Health
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‘Just in case’ antibiotics widely overused during COVID-19, says UN health agency
Antibiotics saw “extensive overuse” globally among hospitalized COVID-19 patients during the pandemic without improving clinical outcomes, while also potentially increasing…
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Gender therapy review reveals devastating impacts on teens
A top Human Rights Council-appointed expert has welcomed the decision by all health authorities in the United Kingdom to halt…
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Teen alcohol and nicotine use in Europe is up, WHO urges preventive measures
Substance use is on the rise among teenagers in Europe, Central Asia and Canada and girls now match or even…
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New global campaign boosts lifesaving vaccines
Two UN agencies alongside the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the global vaccine alliance Gavi launched on Wednesday a…
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Latest hunger data spotlights extent of famine risk in Gaza, Sudan and beyond
Dangerous levels of acute hunger affected a staggering 281.6 million people last year – the fifth year in a row…
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Heatwave deaths increased across almost all Europe in 2023, says UN weather agency
Climate change shocks caused record levels of disruption and misery for millions in Europe in 2023 with widespread flooding and…
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Pandemic experts express concern over avian influenza spread to humans
The ongoing global spread of “bird flu” infections to mammals including humans is a significant public health concern, senior UN…
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Violations of women’s reproductive health rights trigger rise in preventable deaths
African women are 130 times more likely to die due to pregnancy or childbirth complications than women in Europe and…
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WHO Comes in Strong: Hepatitis is Claiming Lives Daily
The number of lives lost due to viral hepatitis infections is increasing and already accounts for 3,500 deaths daily, according…
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Study Finds Fighting TB Gives a $39 Bang for Your Buck – Is It Worth It?
Relatively modest new investment could result in significant health and economic benefits, with up to $39 worth of benefits for…
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