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Colombia's COVID-19 Aftermath: Healthcare System Fragility and Preparedness Concerns

Colombia's COVID-19 response, marked by initial chaos, high mortality (over 140,000 deaths), and unequal vaccine access, reveals systemic healthcare weaknesses; ongoing reform debates highlight preparedness concerns for future pandemics.

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bbc.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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UK Vitamin D Deficiency: Health Risks and Supplementation Debate

A study by Public Health England reveals that 29% of UK adults and 37% of 11-18 year olds are vitamin D deficient from January to March, highlighting the need for supplementation but also the risk of overdose.

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thetimes.com
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UK Lockdown: A Costly Mistake?

In a retrospective analysis, the author criticizes the UK's COVID-19 lockdown, citing its £400 billion cost, questioning its life-saving impact, and highlighting the suppression of dissenting voices, while also mentioning the post-Assad Syrian violence and a new Disney film.

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Early COVID-19 Experiences: 100% Mortality and Overwhelmed Hospitals

In March 2020, Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, California, experienced a 100% mortality rate among its first COVID-19 patients, highlighting the initial challenges of the pandemic, including limited testing and the rapid disease progression. Five years later, while the U.S. is in a better situation...

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cnn.com
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Raw Milk Cheese May Harbor Bird Flu Virus for Months

Cornell University research reveals that raw milk cheese from bird-flu infected dairy cattle can harbor the infectious H5N1 virus for months, contradicting previous assumptions about aging's safety and prompting calls for increased consumer caution and improved regulations.

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welt.de
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European Pandemic Response: Study Reveals Unexpected Outcomes

A study of excess mortality across 18 European nations during the COVID-19 pandemic shows Germany's response was average, while countries with more lenient policies, like Sweden, performed better, challenging prevailing pandemic narratives.

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elpais.com
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Underdiagnosis of Alcohol Use Disorder in Spain

In Spain, thousands with alcohol use disorder (AUD) go undiagnosed in primary care due to systemic failures in detection, societal normalization of alcohol, and patient reluctance to disclose. Diagnostic tools exist, but underuse and stigma create significant barriers.

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fr.euronews.com
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France Battles Meningococcal Infection Surge

France is facing a surge in meningococcal infections, with 95 cases in January and 89 in February—significantly higher than previous years—leading to vaccination recommendations for infants, adolescents, and young adults due to the potentially fatal nature of the disease, potentially linked to a sev...

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theguardian.com
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EPA Rollbacks Threaten Public Health, Reverse Decades of Environmental Protections

The EPA plans to roll back 31 key environmental rules, prompting three former EPA administrators to warn of severe harms to public health and the environment, reversing decades of regulations on clean air, water, and climate change; the administrator, Lee Zeldin, says this will usher in "America's G...

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us.cnn.com
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Infectious Bird Flu Virus Found in Aged Raw Milk Cheese

A Cornell University study reveals raw milk cheese from bird-flu infected cows can harbor infectious H5N1 virus for months, despite a 60-day aging process, posing a potential public health risk, as confirmed by both experimental and real-world samples; however, increasing acidity during production m...

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npr.org
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Fentanyl Crisis Shifts: Fewer Deaths, More Chronic Illness

Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood, known for its high rate of drug overdoses, is experiencing a decline in fatal overdoses, part of a larger national trend; however, surviving addicts now face a surge in severe health problems like skin wounds and cardiovascular disease, necessitating a shift i...

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bbc.com
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NHS England Disbanded Amid Patient Safety Concerns

Following Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's announcement, NHS England (NHSE), responsible for the day-to-day running of the NHS, will be disbanded due to criticism over its handling of patient safety scandals and alleged prioritization of reputation over patient well-being, raising concerns about po...

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