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China's Plan for Eldercare: Addressing a Rapidly Aging Population

China's rapidly aging population, with 310 million people over 60 by the end of 2024, necessitates a new eldercare system by 2029; the government's plan focuses on home-based care through community committees, including day-care centers and personalized services, and may incorporate a time bank syst...

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Five Nurses Develop Benign Brain Tumors; Hospital Investigation Finds No Environmental Risk

Five nurses in Newton-Wellesley Hospital's maternity unit developed benign brain tumors, leading to an internal investigation that found no environmental risks, while the nurses' union is conducting its own investigation and has collected hundreds of reports from staff.

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China Explores Time Banks to Address Eldercare Challenges

China faces a rapidly aging population (22% over 60 by end 2024), prompting the government to develop a comprehensive eldercare system by 2029, including home-based care and community support, while exploring supplemental models like time banks, already successful in some countries.

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Measles Outbreak Kills Two in Texas Amidst Kennedy's Vaccine U-Turn and CDC Cuts

Two unvaccinated children died from measles in West Texas amidst a large outbreak nearing 500 cases, prompting criticism of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. who visited the grieving families and urged vaccination despite his past vaccine skepticism, while simultaneously facing criticism for hi...

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Maternal Healthcare Aid Cuts Threaten to Reverse Two Decades of Progress

The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that "unprecedented" cuts in global maternal healthcare aid threaten to undo two decades of progress, potentially causing a rise in maternal deaths after a 40% decline between 2000 and 2023, leaving 260,000 maternal deaths in 2023; the most drastic cuts orig...

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US Measles Outbreak: Governor Green Urges Emergency Vaccination Campaign

Measles outbreaks in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma have caused over 400 confirmed cases and one child death due to declining vaccination rates; Hawaii's Governor Josh Green urges immediate action, emphasizing education, community engagement, accessibility, and responsible public policy to prevent ...

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Increase in Abortion Approvals in Israel in 2023

In 2023, Israel saw a 10% increase in abortion approvals, totaling 15,173, with most procedures (85.5%) in the first trimester due to reasons such as pregnancies outside marriage (47.9%), fetal abnormalities (24%), or maternal health risks (18.8%); Israel's abortion rate remains relatively low compa...

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Federal Judge Blocks Biden's Nursing Home Staffing Rule

A Texas judge blocked a Biden administration rule requiring increased nursing home staffing, citing legal inconsistencies, despite the rule aiming to improve care and being met with bipartisan concerns in Congress due to its potential to cause closures and displace vulnerable seniors and lack of fun...

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B.C. Ends U.S. Cancer Treatment Program Amidst System Improvements

British Columbia ended its temporary program sending cancer patients to the U.S. for radiation therapy after 1,107 patients received treatment in Bellingham, Washington, due to improvements in local capacity, including hiring more specialists and hospital upgrades, resulting in 93 percent of patient...

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Second Measles Death in Texas Fuels Nationwide Outbreak

An unvaccinated Texas school-aged child died from measles complications, marking the second measles death in the U.S. this year and highlighting the ongoing West Texas outbreak which has spread to other states and Mexico, with over 600 confirmed cases nationwide.

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DRC Child Hunger Crisis: 14.6 Million Children Face Severe Food Insecurity

A new assessment reveals that 14.6 million children in the Democratic Republic of Congo face severe food insecurity by January, a 47% increase compared to the same period last year, due to ongoing conflict and displacement, impacting health, education, and overall well-being.

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Texas Measles Outbreak Claims Two Unvaccinated Children; HHS Secretary Visits

Texas is battling a growing measles outbreak, with two unvaccinated children recently dying from the highly contagious virus. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited the epicenter, Gaines County, offering comfort, while the CDC is on site to assess needs and the death toll continues to rise.

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