Roger Daltrey and Jimmy Page lead tributes to Dr Feelgood’s Wilko Johnson The musician found fame in the 1970s pub-rock band who helped pave the way for British punk. The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022
Wilko Johnson, British rocker who defied cancer, dies at 75 Wilko Johnson, the guitarist with British blues-rock band Dr. Feelgood who had an unexpected career renaissance after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, has died The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022
Wilko Johnson obituary Musician with Dr Feelgood whose stark chords and pin-sharp riffs made him one of the most distinctive of British rock guitarists The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2022
Vladimir Putin ‘living in fear for his life as army retreats’, Zelensky aide says ‘There is no forgiveness for tsars who lose wars,’ the military aide said The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022
Monkeypox 'to be given new name by WHO to destigmatise the virus' A new name has reportedly been decided by the World Health Organisation for monkeypox which is set to be unveiled today in a bid to destigmatise the virus which has had a global outbreak this year Daily Mirror · Nov 23, 2022
Misleading food labels contribute to babies and toddlers eating too much sugar. 3 things parents can do Australian infants and toddlers are eating unhealthy amounts of sugar. This is mostly because the products marketed and sold by the processed food industry are high in sugar. The Conversation · Nov 23, 2022
WHO plans to rename monkeypox to 'MPOX' - Politico The World Health Organization is planning to rename monkeypox, designating it as "MPOX" in an effort to destigmatize the virus that gained a foothold in the United States earlier this year, Politico reported on Tuesday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. Reuters · Nov 23, 2022
No need for six-month wait to try for baby after pregnancy loss, study finds Analysis challenges WHO health guidance on amount of time women should delay after miscarriage or abortion The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2022
WHO ranks world’s worst pathogens at risk of sparking pandemics WHO to convene over 300 scientists to consider evidence of more than 25 virus families and bacteria The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022
The top Christmas films to watch on Netflix this 2022 season: from Falling for Christmas to Single all the Way Prepare to feel super duper wholesome Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 272 of the invasion Ukraine evacuates civilians from Kherson; repeated shelling of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2022
World Health Organisation warns millions of lives ‘under threat’ in war torn Ukraine this winter Attacks by Russia on Ukraine’s power grid have left millions freezing, the WHO says Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2022
Sudan experiences worst dengue fever outbreak for more than a decade Floods caused by warming temperatures and a lack of preventive care are driving the spread of the disease in a country racked with political and economic upheaval The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2022
When rock legends The Who joined Glasgow busker and met fans outside the Savoy Centre in 1979 Glasgow has witnessed many magical musical moments down the years, but few as spell-binding as the day the legitimate 'Pinball Wizards' joined a busker outside the Savoy Centre in Sauchiehall Street. Glasgow Live · Nov 19, 2022
The Guardian - US · Nov 19, 2022 More than 110 experts raise alarm over WHO’s ‘weak’ PFAS limits for drinking water Independent scientists raise concerns about apparent industry influence and distortions of the science in WHO guidelines
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2022 1 billion young people may be at risk for hearing loss due to ‘unsafe’ listening habits, study shows An international team of researchers determined there is an “urgent need” for governments to implement safe listening policies.
Reuters · Nov 17, 2022 How the World Health Organization might fight future pandemics Negotiations on new rules for dealing with pandemics are underway at the World Health Organization (WHO), with a target date of May 2024 for a legally binding agreement to be adopted by the U.N. health agency's 194 member countries.
Reuters · Nov 17, 2022 Big Pharma may have to reveal government deals in WHO's draft pandemic rules Pharmaceutical companies could be made to disclose prices and deals agreed for any products they make to fight future global health emergencies, under new rules that would govern a World Health Organization-backed pandemic accord reviewed by Reuters.
Daily Mirror · Nov 17, 2022 MH17 plane disaster: The 10 Brits murdered after Russian missile shot down aircraft All 298 passengers and crew members were killed on July 17, 2014 when the MH17 passenger flight was shot down over eastern Ukraine - which was at the time a scene of fighting between pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian forces
The Conversation · Nov 16, 2022 G20 scientists urge pandemic preparedness and climate action: 4 steps countries can take following Bali summit As the climate crisis worsens, and after being ravaged by the COVID-19, the world is becoming more aware of the importance of pandemic preparedness and the need for immediate climate action. However, despite their wide-ranging and interrelated impacts on us all, there are still relatively few effective and collaborative science-based…
Fortune · Nov 15, 2022 Your mom was right. Your headphones are too loud—and they could ruin your hearing for good Over 1 billion young people may be at risk for hearing loss.
Reuters · Nov 15, 2022 WHO chief scientist departs ahead of broader shake-up The chief scientist of the World Health Organization said on Tuesday she was leaving the agency, the first of a series of high-profile departures expected at the global health body as it prepares for a post-pandemic future.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2022 ‘Kangaroo mother care’ best for early and low birth-weight babies, says WHO Premature or tiny newborns should go directly into sling worn by caregiver where possible, states latest advice
The Conversation · Nov 15, 2022 What is the G20 summit in Bali? Who’s there? And what are the top 3 topics on the agenda? The latest G20 Summit is being held in Bali, Indonesia, on November 15 and 16. It is the culmination of a series of G20 events that have been going on for the past year.
Salon · Nov 14, 2022 The COVID "Franken-virus" threat A hybrid "Deltacron" strain could overtake BQ.1.1 as the most prevalent COVID strain. Here's what that would mean