Tag #Health

bbc.com
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"Lula Hospitalized: Ambiguity in Brazilian Presidential Substitution Law Highlighted"

"Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is hospitalized in São Paulo for a week following emergency surgery for intracranial hemorrhage resulting from an October head injury; the vice-president is temporarily handling some presidential duties, while the lack of clear legal guidelines on presi...

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theguardian.com
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"£6.8m Target Met for Rob Burrow MND Centre in Leeds"

"A £6.8 million fundraising target has been met to build a new MND center in Leeds, in memory of Rob Burrow, following a three-year campaign involving his family, friends, and fans, and culminating in Kevin Sinfield's recent fundraising challenge."

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theguardian.com
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DRC Outbreak: 79 Dead, Malaria Confirmed in 10 of 12 Samples

In the DRC's Panzi health zone, an outbreak since October 24th has caused 79 deaths and 376 cases of an undiagnosed illness; 10 of 12 initial samples tested positive for malaria, although other diseases may be involved.

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forbes.com
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Reddit Posts Detail Suspect's Desperation Before CEO Murder

Luigi Mangione, 26, charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, detailed his chronic back pain and frustration with the healthcare system on a now-suspended Reddit account, revealing a desperate attempt to get spinal surgery before allegedly committing the crime.

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smh.com.au
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Sydney Program Tackles High Drowning Rates Among Gazan Refugees

Nine-year-old Adam Murad and 10-year-old Mohammed Al-Bashiti, Gazan refugees in Sydney, participated in free learn-to-swim lessons offered by Swim Brothers, a non-profit addressing the high drowning rate among their community; a documentary about the program will screen on Tuesday.

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smh.com.au
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"Victoria's Underfunding of Lifeline Creates $7 Million Crisis"

"Victoria's $1.54 million annual funding for Lifeline is drastically insufficient, resulting in a $7 million shortfall due to interstate call routing and lack of text services; this underfunding affects service access for vulnerable groups and necessitates increased state investment."

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60% Bias Score

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it.euronews.com
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"EU Air Pollution Improves, but Remains Above WHO Standards, Causing 239,000 Deaths in 2022"

"A new European Environment Agency (EEA) study reveals a 45% reduction in deaths linked to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution since 2005, reaching 239,000 in 2022, yet still exceeding WHO recommendations; additional deaths result from ozone and nitrogen dioxide pollution, impacting ecosystems...

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dailymail.co.uk
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Democratic Lawmakers Question Dr. Oz's Medicare Stance and Financial Ties Amidst Growing Public Support for Government Healthcare

Seven Democratic senators are questioning President Trump's nominee to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Dr. Mehmet Oz, over his past calls to eliminate traditional Medicare and his financial ties to the private insurance industry; this comes as a Gallup poll shows 62% of Am...

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repubblica.it
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EU Air Pollution: 239,000 Deaths in 2022, Despite 45% Reduction Since 2005

The European Environment Agency reports that although 239,000 deaths in the EU in 2022 were attributed to PM2.5 pollution exceeding WHO guidelines, this represents a 45% decrease since 2005. Despite improvements, air pollution remains a major health risk, impacting ecosystems and causing economic lo...

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theguardian.com
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Moderna Vaccine Deal Bypasses Australian Assessment

Australia's $2 billion deal with Moderna for onshore mRNA vaccine manufacturing bypasses the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) assessment, raising concerns about transparency and cost-effectiveness, prompting an investigation and criticism from health experts and competitors.

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t24.com.tr
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Profit-Driven Healthcare Practices Endanger Patients

The unethical renting of newborn units to profit-maximizing companies, revealed to have caused significant harm, is now being observed in eye surgery clinics using outdated technology, endangering patients due to cost-cutting and a lack of regulation.

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cbsnews.com
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Deadly Illness Outbreak in DRC Kills Dozens, Primarily Children

At least 31 people, mostly children under 5, have died from a mysterious illness in the DRC's Panzi region, with over 400 cases reported; WHO teams are investigating, considering various causes, including pneumonia, influenza, and malaria, exacerbated by malnutrition and the region's remoteness and ...

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