Brazil's Cash Transfer Program Significantly Reduces Tuberculosis
A study in Nature Medicine reveals that Brazil's Bolsa Família cash transfer program significantly reduced tuberculosis (TB) incidence and mortality among low-income populations (2004-2015), with the strongest effects observed in underserved regions and vulnerable groups, demonstrating the impact of...
Brazil's Cash Transfer Program Significantly Reduces Tuberculosis
A study in Nature Medicine reveals that Brazil's Bolsa Família cash transfer program significantly reduced tuberculosis (TB) incidence and mortality among low-income populations (2004-2015), with the strongest effects observed in underserved regions and vulnerable groups, demonstrating the impact of...
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US Surgeon General Links Alcohol to 100,000 Cancer Cases Annually, Calls for Warning Labels
The US surgeon general issued an advisory linking alcohol to nearly 100,000 annual cancer cases and 20,000 deaths, calling for updated consumption guidelines and cancer risk warnings on labels, with breast cancer significantly impacting women and livecolorectal cancer affecting men.
US Surgeon General Links Alcohol to 100,000 Cancer Cases Annually, Calls for Warning Labels
The US surgeon general issued an advisory linking alcohol to nearly 100,000 annual cancer cases and 20,000 deaths, calling for updated consumption guidelines and cancer risk warnings on labels, with breast cancer significantly impacting women and livecolorectal cancer affecting men.
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U.S. Surgeon General Warns of Alcohol's Link to 100,000 Annual Cancer Cases
The U.S. Surgeon General's report warns of alcohol's link to cancer, citing 100,000 annual cases and 20,000 deaths, recommending label warnings and guideline revisions.
U.S. Surgeon General Warns of Alcohol's Link to 100,000 Annual Cancer Cases
The U.S. Surgeon General's report warns of alcohol's link to cancer, citing 100,000 annual cases and 20,000 deaths, recommending label warnings and guideline revisions.
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Murthy Advisory Links Alcohol to 100,000 Annual Cancer Cases
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's new advisory warns that alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the U.S., responsible for about 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 deaths annually, urging increased public awareness and reassessment of consumption guidelines.
Murthy Advisory Links Alcohol to 100,000 Annual Cancer Cases
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's new advisory warns that alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the U.S., responsible for about 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 deaths annually, urging increased public awareness and reassessment of consumption guidelines.
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COVID-19 Pandemic: 20 Million Deaths, Ongoing Evolution, and Long-Term Health Impacts
The COVID-19 pandemic, originating in Wuhan, China in late 2019, has caused an estimated 20 million deaths globally, exposed global health inequities, and resulted in the debilitating condition known as "long COVID," despite the development of effective vaccines.
COVID-19 Pandemic: 20 Million Deaths, Ongoing Evolution, and Long-Term Health Impacts
The COVID-19 pandemic, originating in Wuhan, China in late 2019, has caused an estimated 20 million deaths globally, exposed global health inequities, and resulted in the debilitating condition known as "long COVID," despite the development of effective vaccines.
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Comorian Women's Associations Provide Crucial Aid After Cyclone Chido
On December 25th, 2024, in Mutsamudu, Anjouan, Comoros, Solidarité Femmes Action and AFAM distributed aid to Cyclone Chido victims from Mayotte, highlighting the crucial role of women's associations in addressing government failures and providing essential support during crises.
Comorian Women's Associations Provide Crucial Aid After Cyclone Chido
On December 25th, 2024, in Mutsamudu, Anjouan, Comoros, Solidarité Femmes Action and AFAM distributed aid to Cyclone Chido victims from Mayotte, highlighting the crucial role of women's associations in addressing government failures and providing essential support during crises.
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COVID-19 at Five Years: Evolving Virus, Uncertain Origin, and Lingering Health Impacts
Five years after the initial COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, China, the pandemic's global death toll is estimated to be over 20 million, with the virus continuing to evolve and long COVID impacting millions. The origin remains uncertain, hampered by lack of transparency from China.
COVID-19 at Five Years: Evolving Virus, Uncertain Origin, and Lingering Health Impacts
Five years after the initial COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, China, the pandemic's global death toll is estimated to be over 20 million, with the virus continuing to evolve and long COVID impacting millions. The origin remains uncertain, hampered by lack of transparency from China.
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US Covid-19 Cases Surge Amidst Low Vaccination Rates
A resurgence of Covid-19 infections is occurring across the US, driven by low booster vaccination rates (21.4% of adults, 10.3% of children) and the emergence of new variants, resulting in increasing hospitalizations and deaths; wastewater data shows the surge started a month ago.
US Covid-19 Cases Surge Amidst Low Vaccination Rates
A resurgence of Covid-19 infections is occurring across the US, driven by low booster vaccination rates (21.4% of adults, 10.3% of children) and the emergence of new variants, resulting in increasing hospitalizations and deaths; wastewater data shows the surge started a month ago.
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China's Flu Outbreak Overwhelms Hospitals
A surge in flu-like illnesses is overwhelming hospitals in China, with videos on social media showing overcrowded units and reports of increased deaths and cremations, although official confirmation is lacking. The Chinese CDC reports that 30% of tests are positive for influenza.
China's Flu Outbreak Overwhelms Hospitals
A surge in flu-like illnesses is overwhelming hospitals in China, with videos on social media showing overcrowded units and reports of increased deaths and cremations, although official confirmation is lacking. The Chinese CDC reports that 30% of tests are positive for influenza.
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Surgeon General Urges Alcohol Cancer Warnings
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is urging Congress to add cancer risk warnings to alcohol labels, citing alcohol as the third leading preventable cause of cancer, responsible for about 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 deaths annually in the U.S., and linking alcohol consumption to seven types of ca...
Surgeon General Urges Alcohol Cancer Warnings
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is urging Congress to add cancer risk warnings to alcohol labels, citing alcohol as the third leading preventable cause of cancer, responsible for about 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 deaths annually in the U.S., and linking alcohol consumption to seven types of ca...
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UK School Disrepair: Asbestos Risk and Funding Crisis
A Guardian investigation reveals that 1.5 million children in England attend schools in disrepair, with a lack of assessment for mesothelioma risk from asbestos, potentially leading to hundreds of thousands of future deaths.
UK School Disrepair: Asbestos Risk and Funding Crisis
A Guardian investigation reveals that 1.5 million children in England attend schools in disrepair, with a lack of assessment for mesothelioma risk from asbestos, potentially leading to hundreds of thousands of future deaths.
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Study: Each Cigarette Costs 20 Minutes of Life
A new study shows each cigarette shortens life expectancy by roughly 20 minutes; quitting, even later in life, adds to lifespan; effects are cumulative, with significant benefits from early cessation.
Study: Each Cigarette Costs 20 Minutes of Life
A new study shows each cigarette shortens life expectancy by roughly 20 minutes; quitting, even later in life, adds to lifespan; effects are cumulative, with significant benefits from early cessation.
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40% Bias Score