Tag #Public Health

Showing 1,165 to 1,176 of 2,145 results

kathimerini.gr
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Santorini Hospital Prepares for Major Earthquake After Seismic Activity

Santorini's hospital conducted an earthquake preparedness meeting and evacuation drill, deploying additional medical staff and emergency teams to the island and other affected Aegean islands, in response to recent seismic activity.

Progress

36% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
cbsnews.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

U.S. Pertussis Deaths and Infections Rise to 2017 Levels

The U.S. saw at least 12 pertussis deaths in 2024, the highest since 2017, with weekly infections recently reaching 360 cases nationally—a 27% increase from the prior week; Florida reported the most cases (44), mostly in children under 5, prompting vaccination recommendations.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
forbes.com
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
News related image

Measles Outbreak and Kennedy Nomination Raise Public Health Concerns

A measles outbreak in West Texas, with seven of ten cases hospitalized, highlights the resurgence of this highly contagious disease due to decreased vaccination rates and anti-vaccine sentiment, raising concerns about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as HHS Secretary.

Progress

56% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
cnn.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Avian Flu Drives US Egg Prices Soar

Avian flu has killed over 40 million egg-laying birds, causing a 14% price increase in eggs from November to December and a projected 20% increase this year, impacting consumers and the agriculture industry, with limited effective political responses.

Progress

56% Bias Score

Zero Hunger
elmundo.es
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Sharp Rise in Gonorrhea and Syphilis Cases Across Europe in 2023

European gonorrhea cases increased by 31% in 2023, reaching a record high since 2009, while syphilis cases rose 13%, prompting the ECDC to call for increased public health interventions and preventative measures due to antimicrobial resistance concerns.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
foxnews.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Measles Outbreak in Texas: 10 Cases, 7 Hospitalized

Texas health officials report a measles outbreak in Gaines County, affecting 10 unvaccinated individuals, eight of whom are school-aged children, with seven hospitalized; the highly contagious nature of the virus necessitates immediate action to prevent further spread.

Progress

56% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
kathimerini.gr
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Greece's Life Expectancy Slowdown: Healthcare and Lifestyle Factors

Greece's life expectancy increase has slowed dramatically, falling in European rankings due to less effective treatment of major diseases and lower healthcare spending compared to EU averages, impacting long-term health trends.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
theguardian.com
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
News related image

Trump's Executive Orders Purge Health Data, Hindering Research and Public Health

President Trump's executive orders led to the removal of vital health data from US health agency websites, hindering research, disproportionately harming marginalized communities, and potentially delaying responses to emerging health threats.

Progress

76% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
dw.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Indonesia Launches National Cancer Screening Program to Combat Rising Rates

Indonesia launched a national free health check program on February 10, 2025, to combat rising cancer rates, projected to increase by over 70 percent by 2050; screenings include RT-PCR, USG, and blood chemical analysis for various cancers.

Progress

40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
elpais.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

CSIF Sues Insurers Over Muface Healthcare Denials

The CSIF union filed a lawsuit against DKV, Adeslas, and Asisa for denying healthcare to hundreds of Muface members since October 2024, resulting in unmet medical needs and a planned strike on February 13th.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
lexpress.fr
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Depression's Rising Prevalence and Key Symptoms: A Focus on Diagnosis and Treatment

Depression, affecting 5% of global adults and 12.5% of French adults in their lifetime, manifests through persistent sadness, loss of interest, sleep and eating disturbances, fatigue, cognitive difficulties, low self-esteem, and potential suicidal thoughts; therapy is crucial alongside medication.

Progress

44% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
foxnews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Record-Breaking US Flu Season Exceeds Early 2000s Levels

The 2024-2025 US flu season has surpassed records, with nearly 50,000 hospitalizations and 10 children's deaths reported in one week; 43 states report high or very high flu activity, and low vaccination rates are a possible factor; this situation caused school closures in multiple states.

Progress

24% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being

Showing 1,165 to 1,176 of 2,145 results