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Increased Life Expectancy Doesn't Mean More Healthy Years: Global Study
A global study reveals that increased life expectancy is not matched by a similar rise in healthy life expectancy, with the gap widening 13% in the past two decades; the US, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK show the largest gaps, while Lesoto, Central African Republic, Somalia, and Micronesia show...
Increased Life Expectancy Doesn't Mean More Healthy Years: Global Study
A global study reveals that increased life expectancy is not matched by a similar rise in healthy life expectancy, with the gap widening 13% in the past two decades; the US, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK show the largest gaps, while Lesoto, Central African Republic, Somalia, and Micronesia show...
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Postpartum Depression: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment
Postpartum depression (PPD), affecting many new mothers, involves persistent sadness, loss of interest, and guilt, impacting daily life; risk factors include hormonal changes, prior depression, and lack of support; treatment involves lifestyle changes and professional help.
Postpartum Depression: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment
Postpartum depression (PPD), affecting many new mothers, involves persistent sadness, loss of interest, and guilt, impacting daily life; risk factors include hormonal changes, prior depression, and lack of support; treatment involves lifestyle changes and professional help.
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Global Similarities Found in Medical Assistance in Dying Patient Profiles
A new study in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals that despite legal and cultural differences, patients choosing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) across 20 jurisdictions share similar profiles, with cancer being the most common diagnosis (66.5%), while ALS patients showed a notably higher rate (16.8%)...
Global Similarities Found in Medical Assistance in Dying Patient Profiles
A new study in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals that despite legal and cultural differences, patients choosing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) across 20 jurisdictions share similar profiles, with cancer being the most common diagnosis (66.5%), while ALS patients showed a notably higher rate (16.8%)...
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IPBES Report: Fragmented Approach to Biodiversity Loss Costs Trillions
An IPBES report reveals that current approaches to biodiversity loss are fragmented and ineffective, costing at least USD 10-25 trillion annually, while integrated solutions offer co-benefits across biodiversity, water, food, health, and climate change.
IPBES Report: Fragmented Approach to Biodiversity Loss Costs Trillions
An IPBES report reveals that current approaches to biodiversity loss are fragmented and ineffective, costing at least USD 10-25 trillion annually, while integrated solutions offer co-benefits across biodiversity, water, food, health, and climate change.
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AI Shows Promise in Preventing Diabetes-Related Sight Loss
AI-powered tools are being developed to detect diabetic retinopathy earlier and more efficiently by analyzing fundus images, potentially preventing vision loss, though cost-effectiveness varies and equitable access is a key challenge.
AI Shows Promise in Preventing Diabetes-Related Sight Loss
AI-powered tools are being developed to detect diabetic retinopathy earlier and more efficiently by analyzing fundus images, potentially preventing vision loss, though cost-effectiveness varies and equitable access is a key challenge.
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36% Bias Score
Early-Onset Bowel Cancer Rising Globally
Globally, bowel cancer cases are rising among younger adults, with countries like New Zealand (3.97% annual increase), England (3.59%), and Puerto Rico (3.81%) showing significant increases between 2013 and 2017, linked to lifestyle and dietary shifts.
Early-Onset Bowel Cancer Rising Globally
Globally, bowel cancer cases are rising among younger adults, with countries like New Zealand (3.97% annual increase), England (3.59%), and Puerto Rico (3.81%) showing significant increases between 2013 and 2017, linked to lifestyle and dietary shifts.
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EMERGENCY's Christmas Shops Fund Global Healthcare
EMERGENCY's Christmas shops, open until December 24th in 23 Italian cities, sell ethically sourced gifts from Uganda, Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, and India to fund their global healthcare initiatives.
EMERGENCY's Christmas Shops Fund Global Healthcare
EMERGENCY's Christmas shops, open until December 24th in 23 Italian cities, sell ethically sourced gifts from Uganda, Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, and India to fund their global healthcare initiatives.
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40% Bias Score
Global Polio Eradication: A Success Story of Science and Collaboration
The development of the polio vaccine in the U.S. and subsequent global eradication efforts, spearheaded by Rotary International, have reduced polio cases by 99% since 1988, showcasing the power of scientific innovation and international collaboration.
Global Polio Eradication: A Success Story of Science and Collaboration
The development of the polio vaccine in the U.S. and subsequent global eradication efforts, spearheaded by Rotary International, have reduced polio cases by 99% since 1988, showcasing the power of scientific innovation and international collaboration.
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40% Bias Score
Global AIDS Initiatives Save Millions, but Child Disparities Persist
Global health programs have drastically reduced AIDS-related deaths from 2.1 million in 2004 to 630,000 today, saving over 65 million lives; however, disparities in child testing and treatment access remain a significant challenge.
Global AIDS Initiatives Save Millions, but Child Disparities Persist
Global health programs have drastically reduced AIDS-related deaths from 2.1 million in 2004 to 630,000 today, saving over 65 million lives; however, disparities in child testing and treatment access remain a significant challenge.
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Russia Announces Free Personalized Cancer Vaccine for 2025 Rollout
Russia's health ministry announced a free, personalized cancer vaccine for patients, launching in early 2025, addressing the nation's rising cancer rates exceeding 635,000 cases in 2022, using RNA technology similar to Western approaches.
Russia Announces Free Personalized Cancer Vaccine for 2025 Rollout
Russia's health ministry announced a free, personalized cancer vaccine for patients, launching in early 2025, addressing the nation's rising cancer rates exceeding 635,000 cases in 2022, using RNA technology similar to Western approaches.
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Avian Flu: US Egg Shortage and Pandemic Preparedness
Avian flu, causing a US egg shortage impacting vaccine production, has seen mammal-to-mammal transmission in cows leading to mild human infections; however, a single mutation could make it easily transmissible between humans.
Avian Flu: US Egg Shortage and Pandemic Preparedness
Avian flu, causing a US egg shortage impacting vaccine production, has seen mammal-to-mammal transmission in cows leading to mild human infections; however, a single mutation could make it easily transmissible between humans.
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40% Bias Score
VaxSen Receives $45 Million to Expand Vaccine Production in Senegal
VaxSen, Institut Pasteur de Dakar's vaccine entity, secured $45 million from the DFC, AfDB, and IFC to expand vaccine production at its Madiba facility in Diamniadio, Senegal, addressing global shortages and boosting Africa's health security.
VaxSen Receives $45 Million to Expand Vaccine Production in Senegal
VaxSen, Institut Pasteur de Dakar's vaccine entity, secured $45 million from the DFC, AfDB, and IFC to expand vaccine production at its Madiba facility in Diamniadio, Senegal, addressing global shortages and boosting Africa's health security.
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40% Bias Score
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