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2 months agoUS aid cuts could create untreatable TB bug resistant to everything we have'
US aid cuts may lead to new untreatable forms of tuberculosis, according to Dr. Lucica Ditiu of the Stop TB Partnership.
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fromThe Atlantic
2 months agoThe Diseases Are Coming
The Trump administration's cuts to health programs threaten U.S. outbreak preparedness and global health leadership.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months agoMost adults, a third of children will be overweight or obese by 2050: Study
By 2050, nearly 60% of adults and a third of children could be overweight or obese without government intervention.
US news
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2 months agoU.S. records most measles cases in single year since record 2019 wave
The U.S. reported 308 measles cases in 2023, surpassing last year's total and marking a significant outbreak led by Texas and New Mexico.
Public health
fromScienceDaily
2 days agoExercise and eat your veggies: Privileged prescriptions like these don't always reduce risk of heart disease
Universal heart health recommendations may not be applicable across different income countries, necessitating a tailored approach based on local conditions.
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Silicon Valley real estate
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3 weeks agoBill Gates Say He Will Give Away 'Virtually All His Wealth' Within 20 Years-Does That Include His $130 Million Mansion?
Bill Gates plans to disband the Gates Foundation in 20 years to donate nearly all his wealth.
He intends to focus on urgent global issues without a legacy mindset.
Silicon Valley real estate
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3 weeks agoBill Gates Say He Will Give Away 'Virtually All His Wealth' Within 20 Years-Does That Include His $130 Million Mansion?
Bill Gates plans to disband the Gates Foundation in 20 years to donate nearly all his wealth.
He intends to focus on urgent global issues without a legacy mindset.
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Public health
fromFast Company
2 weeks agoWhy the U.S. won't sign the WHO's new pandemic response treaty
The first global pandemic agreement was adopted to improve health preparations worldwide, though the U.S. did not participate.
Public health
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks agoPandemic preparedness: First Pandemic Treaty adopted DW 05/20/2025
The WHO adopted a historic treaty for pandemic preparedness, focusing on prevention, resource sharing, and equitable health product distribution.
Coronavirus
fromNature
1 month agoFirst global pandemic treaty agreed - without the US
Nations have reached a historic accord to strengthen global preparedness and response to pandemics, marking a significant advancement in global health cooperation.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks agoWorld agrees pandemic accord for tackling outbreaks of disease
Global leaders reached a significant pandemic agreement to enhance future health outbreak responses.
The agreement emphasizes the importance of global cooperation and resilience against pandemics.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks agoWorld agrees pandemic accord for tackling outbreaks of disease
Global leaders reached a significant pandemic agreement to enhance future health outbreak responses.
The agreement emphasizes the importance of global cooperation and resilience against pandemics.
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Online Community Development
fromIrish Independent
2 months agoPoorest people will be devastated by Trump administration cuts to USAid funding, Irish workers warn
The US cuts to USAid funding will severely impact global health and development programs.
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months agoHow Foreign Aid Cuts Are Setting the Stage for Disease Outbreaks
Unsecured pathogens in Africa and halted inspections increase global health risks, affecting U.S. safety. Funding cuts hinder critical disease outbreak prevention efforts.
US politics
fromThe Washington Post
3 months agoTrump officials, aid groups can't agree on timing to restart global aid
The Trump administration and global health groups are at an impasse on restarting nearly $2 billion in foreign aid despite legal rulings mandating compliance.
Canada news
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2 weeks agoThe World
Human rights defender Ruth López arrested in El Salvador raises alarm.
Canada becomes the first G7 nation to adopt small modular nuclear reactors.
WHO approves a new pandemic agreement for global preparedness.
Sonideros symbolize cultural pride and community identity in Mexico City.
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Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month agoPandemics, pathogens and being prepared: why the work to identify emerging threats never stops
Pandemics are becoming more common, and global preparedness is critical for future health threats.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months agoRubio announces that 83% of USAID contracts will be canceled
The Trump administration canceled 83% of U.S. foreign aid contracts, reflecting a major shift in governmental priorities.
US news
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1 month agoCould polio be poised for a comeback?
Polio eradication efforts face challenges as funding cuts raise concerns about possible resurgence in cases, particularly in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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1 month ago"Pointed Cruelty": A Former USAID Worker on Cuts, Life After Layoffs, and Trump's First 100 Days - Washingtonian
The abrupt halt of foreign aid by the Trump administration caused chaos and disrupted the mission of USAID.
Washington DC
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1 month ago"Pointed Cruelty": A Former USAID Worker on Cuts, Life After Layoffs, and Trump's First 100 Days - Washingtonian
The abrupt halt of foreign aid by the Trump administration caused chaos and disrupted the mission of USAID.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month agoDaily briefing: The first colossal squid caught on camera in its natural habitat
Crows demonstrate impressive geometric skills, successfully identifying odd shapes, enhancing understanding of animal cognition.
A global pandemic accord has been established to improve responses and equity in sharing medical resources during health crises.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months agoAid cuts could have pandemic-like effects' on maternal deaths, WHO warns
Aid cuts risk increasing maternal mortality rates, especially affecting pregnant women in conflict zones.
Cutbacks in healthcare funding could lead to a return to pre-2016 levels of maternal death rates.
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2 months agoUniversity of Pennsylvania student inspired to be urologist is closer to becoming a doctor on Match Day 2025
"I have witnessed firsthand your compassion, your dedication, and the profound empathy that will define you as physicians," said Dr. Susan Rose, senior vice dean for Medical Education at the Perelman School of Medicine.
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