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Climate action must respond to extreme weather driving health crisis, says WHO

Melting ice caps and rising sea levels are urgent but people care more about the floods, wildfires and droughts that are here now, New York summit hears

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2023

WHO releases its first-ever report on global impact of high BP, states approximately four in every five not treated adequately

The World Health Organization (WHO) in a report noted that approximately four out of every five people with hypertension are not adequately treated, but if countries can scale up coverage, 76 million deaths could be averted between 2023 and 2050. Hypertension is the most important risk factor for death and…

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

First Minister to pledge £2.5m to fund fighting non-communicable diseases

The investment is expected to be announced at an event at the UN General Assembly in New York this week.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

‘Disaster of epic proportions’: Libya prosecutor probes deadly dam collapse

Derna city ‘smells like death’ as rescuers try to reach thousands of survivors trapped without water, food, and shelter.

Al Jazeera · Sep 16, 2023

COVID levels are so high, they're approaching 2020's initial peak, as the WHO urges those at high risk to take any booster they can get their hands on

It’s yet another sign that while the official pandemic state may be over, the days of COVID are far from it.

Fortune · Sep 16, 2023

Can diabetes cause behavioral changes? Experts explain

There is a need to explore diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes, from every possible dimension. The reason: it is spreading like wildfire. In the past 3 decades the prevalence of type 2 diabetes has risen dramatically in countries of all income levels, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says. In India,…

The Times of India · Sep 16, 2023

Nipah puts Kerala under siege again

While authorities are scrambling to stop the Nipah spread, questions are being asked about the frequent recurrence of the virus in Kerala.

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

"Who's Next" massive, majestic box set

This hefty release includes 89 previously unreleased songs — and a "Lifehouse" graphic novel

Salon · Sep 15, 2023

What is Nipah virus? Asia airports increase health screenings after India outbreak

Asian airports are intensifying health screenings as India confirms Nipah virus outbreak.

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2023

Snack attack: how the west exported unhealthy eating to Africa and Asia

From rickshaw riders in Bangladesh to schoolchildren in Kenya, people in lower-income countries are turning to ultra-processed convenience foods, as experts warn of an inevitable disease toll to follow

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2023