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#gaza
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
World news

Israeli airstrike kills 10 children near Gaza clinic as IDF says it was targeting militant; no immediate truce in sight

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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

WHO appalled' by Israel attack on northern Gaza's last functioning major hospital

The WHO condemns the Israeli raid on Kamal Adwan hospital in Gaza, citing severe health risks to local Palestinians.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
World news

Israeli airstrike kills 10 children near Gaza clinic as IDF says it was targeting militant; no immediate truce in sight

Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

WHO appalled' by Israel attack on northern Gaza's last functioning major hospital

The WHO condemns the Israeli raid on Kamal Adwan hospital in Gaza, citing severe health risks to local Palestinians.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Weisbrot: Rethink sanctions. They're killing as many people as war does.

Broad economic sanctions, primarily from the U.S., are estimated to kill approximately 564,000 people annually, predominantly children, reflecting a shift in how conflicts are waged.
US politics
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Shackled, malnourished and suffering convulsions: son of UK couple imprisoned in Afghanistan warns situation escalating' and they could die

Barbie and Peter Reynolds face severe health risks in an Afghan prison, with urgent need for medical care and no confirmed release plans.
#taliban
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Measles cases in the United States reach highest point in 33 years: What you need to know

It is a worrying setback in the advances made in public health: the United States has recorded the highest number of annual measles cases in 33 years.
Public health
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

India: How a small town topped global pollution charts DW 07/08/2025

Byrnihat holds the title of the world's most polluted city with an average PM2.5 concentration of 128.2 micrograms per cubic meter in 2024, exceeding safe levels by over 25 times.
Public health
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Inside RFK Jr's conflicted attempt to rid America of junk food

Ultra-processed foods are linked to numerous health issues and constitute 73% of the U.S. food supply, while the Make America Healthy Again movement targets these foods.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

It Was the Mystery That Shocked America in 1990, From Prime-Time Shows to Congress. It's Been All but Forgotten. It Shouldn't Be.

"I like to say that AIDS is a terrible disease that you must take seriously. I did nothing wrong, yet I'm being made to suffer like this."
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Majority of children will be overweight or obese in nine areas of England by 2035, study shows

Child obesity rates are projected to exceed 50% in nine areas of England by 2035, worsening public health concerns.
#climate-change
Public health
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Heat-Risk Days for Pregnant People Have Doubled Worldwide Over Last 5 Years

Extreme heat exposure increases risks for pregnant individuals.
Pregnancy heat-risk days have significantly increased due to climate change.
Public health
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Heat-Risk Days for Pregnant People Have Doubled Worldwide Over Last 5 Years

Extreme heat exposure increases risks for pregnant individuals.
Pregnancy heat-risk days have significantly increased due to climate change.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Colombia presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe in critical' condition after emergency surgery

Colombian senator Miguel Uribe is in extremely critical condition after being shot in the head during a campaign event, undergoing multiple surgeries.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Get Ready to Hear a Lot More About Your Mitochondria

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. linked mitochondrial health to modern ailments during a podcast appearance, despite limited scientific backing for his claims about Wi-Fi and pharmaceutical risks.
Alternative medicine
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Stress crisis' in UK as 5m struggle with financial, health and housing insecurity

Over 5 million UK adults face simultaneous financial, housing, and health insecurities, leading to a national stress crisis.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Amid critical blood shortage, Brooklyn drives mobilize to help fill the gap * Brooklyn Paper

New York Blood Center declares a blood emergency due to critically low blood donations and urges more New Yorkers to donate blood.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Six killed as RSF attack devastates Sudanese hospital in North Kordofan

The Obeid Hospital suffered critical damage in a paramilitary drone assault, exacerbating Sudan's health crisis amidst ongoing civil conflict.
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 months ago

Pakistani Police Officer Killed In Attack On Polio Vaccine Team

Polio vaccination teams in Pakistan face violence, exemplified by the recent killing of a police officer escorting health workers in Balochistan.
#gaza-conflict
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
NYC parents

9 of a doctor's 10 children are killed in Israel's latest strikes in Gaza

Israeli strikes in Gaza have resulted in substantial civilian casualties, leading to a reported total of over 53,000 deaths since the conflict's escalation.
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Long-term effects of Gaza war could quadruple Palestinian death toll, warn UK doctors

British doctors warn of high long-term mortality rates among Palestinians in Gaza due to war-related health issues.
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

9 of a doctor's 10 children are killed in Israel's latest strikes in Gaza

Israeli strikes in Gaza have resulted in substantial civilian casualties, leading to a reported total of over 53,000 deaths since the conflict's escalation.
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Long-term effects of Gaza war could quadruple Palestinian death toll, warn UK doctors

British doctors warn of high long-term mortality rates among Palestinians in Gaza due to war-related health issues.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

South Sudan refugees in Ethiopia face health catastrophe', charity warns

Doctors Without Borders has warned of an imminent health catastrophe in Ethiopia, where South Sudanese refugees face surging cholera cases amidst escalating conflict and malnutrition.
Health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

My daughter went into hospital with flu symptoms and left a quadruple amputee'

Lily McGarry, a 23-year-old student, lost all four limbs to meningococcal septicaemia after initial flu-like symptoms.
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It's time to stop the great food heist powered by big business. That means taxation, regulation and healthy school meals | Stuart Gillespie

The current food system is designed for mass production, leading to severe health issues and environmental damage.
A radical overhaul of the food system is necessary to prioritize health over profit.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Mum, my brain': how I learned to walk, talk and even dance again after a devastating stroke at 36

I had a burst aneurysm... that I had unknowingly had since birth, which created an aneurysm, which burst, out of nowhere. My body was feeling not at home.
Mental health
US news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Most obese US states revealed in new report - did yours make the list?

West Virginia has the highest obesity rate in the US at nearly 41%, indicating a national health crisis.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Arthritis: The Secret Pain of Gen X Women Today

Generation X women, particularly those in their 40s and 50s, are increasingly suffering from osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease previously associated primarily with older adults.
Exercise
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Weight of Isolation

Loneliness is the feeling of being unseen, not just physical absence.
Vulnerability is essential for authentic connections.
Small, intentional actions help rebuild meaningful relationships.
Miami food
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

'Floribama Shore' star Kirk Medas fighting for his life 'on ventilator' amid 'severe' illness

Kirk Medas from 'Floribama Shore' is critically ill with necrotizing pancreatitis, hospitalized on a ventilator, and lacking insurance.
NYC parents
fromAol
3 months ago

Critically ill 9/11 first responders are being turned away from the program meant to save them

9/11 responders face critical delays in cancer treatment due to certification halts in the federal health program.
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago

Teddi Mellencamp tears up talking about what she's missed with kids because of her cancer

Teddi Mellencamp shares the emotional toll of her cancer diagnosis on her role as a mother, emphasizing the struggles of being present for her children.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

North Scotland among highest rates of Huntington's

Northern Scotland has one of the highest rates of Huntington's disease globally, necessitating urgent expansion of specialist services.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Sandstorm Turns Iraq's Skies Orange and Sends Thousands to Hospitals

Iraq faces increasing frequency and severity of sandstorms due to climate change, leading to health crises and disruptions.
MMA
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

'Narcos: Mexico' star Manuel Masalva 'fighting for his life' in coma after contracting bacterial infection

Manuel Masalva is in critical condition due to a severe bacterial infection and is currently in an induced coma.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Rise in smuggling of counterfeit whiskeys in southern Africa sparks health alert

Counterfeit alcohol is a significant issue in Zimbabwe, leading to health risks and economic losses.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

'I fear I'll be dead before I get justice for my son'

Victims of the infected blood scandal face long delays for compensation amid ongoing concerns and deaths.
UK news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Prince Andrew accuser says she's dying after being hit by school bus

Virginia Roberts, who accused Prince Andrew of sexual assault, faces terminal health issues after being hit by a school bus.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Epstein and Prince Andrew accuser says she has days to live after bus crash

Virginia Giuffre has shared she has days to live due to injuries from a vehicle accident.
#pope-francis
Coronavirus
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

Pope Francis back on ventilator after respiratory failure

Pope Francis is experiencing significant health issues including respiratory failure, raising concerns for his well-being.
Film
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

A Papal Primer That's Fiction, but Also Rings True

The film 'Conclave' faces juxtaposition with Pope Francis's health crisis amid award season excitement.
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

What Would the Church Say About End-of-Life Decisions for a Pope?

Pope Francis's recent respiratory crisis has sparked urgent discussions about end-of-life plans within the church.
Coronavirus
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

Pope Francis back on ventilator after respiratory failure

Pope Francis is experiencing significant health issues including respiratory failure, raising concerns for his well-being.
Film
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

A Papal Primer That's Fiction, but Also Rings True

The film 'Conclave' faces juxtaposition with Pope Francis's health crisis amid award season excitement.
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

What Would the Church Say About End-of-Life Decisions for a Pope?

Pope Francis's recent respiratory crisis has sparked urgent discussions about end-of-life plans within the church.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Why Eating Disorder Hospitalizations Are Rising Among Men

Eating disorders have the highest death rate of all mental illnesses, making early detection critical.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Long Covid is the pandemic's dark shadow. Why does no one in power in Britain want to talk about it? | Frances Ryan

Long Covid persists as a significant health crisis with millions affected but lacking adequate recognition and treatment support.
Coronavirus
fromInverse
4 months ago

30 Years Ago, Dustin Hoffman Made Disaster Movie So Ahead Of Its Time It Seemed Like Sci-Fi

'Outbreak' serves as a prophetic reflection on societal responses to pandemics, mirroring the modern-day reactions to health crises.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

U.S.A.I.D. Memos Detail Human Costs of Cuts to Foreign Aid

The Trump administration's withdrawal of foreign aid is expected to lead to severe global health crises and increased mortality rates.
#ebola
Coronavirus
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Four-year-old dies from Ebola amid new outbreak in Uganda

Ebola outbreak in Uganda has resulted in two fatalities, including a child, with the Sudan strain lacking an approved vaccine.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

A 4-Year-Old Boy Dies of Ebola in Uganda as U.S. Pulls Back on Help

The Ebola outbreak in Uganda has claimed a new victim, raising concerns over U.S. support cancellation impacting public health responses.
Coronavirus
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Four-year-old dies from Ebola amid new outbreak in Uganda

Ebola outbreak in Uganda has resulted in two fatalities, including a child, with the Sudan strain lacking an approved vaccine.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

A 4-Year-Old Boy Dies of Ebola in Uganda as U.S. Pulls Back on Help

The Ebola outbreak in Uganda has claimed a new victim, raising concerns over U.S. support cancellation impacting public health responses.
#congo
Coronavirus
fromtime.com
5 months ago

What We Know So Far About the Mystery Illnesses Killing Dozens in Congo

Unidentified illnesses in Congo have caused over 50 deaths, with origins still under investigation.
Coronavirus
fromtime.com
5 months ago

What We Know So Far About the Mystery Illnesses Killing Dozens in Congo

Unidentified illnesses in Congo have caused over 50 deaths, with origins still under investigation.
Coronavirus
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Another mystery disease outbreak in DR Congo: What we know DW 02/28/2025

A new disease outbreak in DR Congo has resulted in at least 60 deaths, with over 1,000 reported cases in Equateur province.
fromTruthout
5 months ago

RFK Downplays Texas Measles Outbreak After First US Death in 10 Years

Kennedy downplayed the measles outbreak, emphasizing routine annual occurrences, while officials highlighted that the current crisis is notably severe with children severely affected.
Public health
Miami Heat
fromMiami Herald
5 months ago

Gabrielle Union opens up about husband Dwyane Wade's cancer diagnosis: 'Traumatic'

Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union discussed the emotional impact of Wade's kidney cancer surgery on their family and marriage.
Coronavirus
fromWIRED
5 months ago

A Deadly Unidentified Disease Has Emerged in the DRC

A mysterious disease with Ebola-like symptoms has emerged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, causing numerous infections and deaths.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
5 months ago

Go Fund Me page set up as woman, 38, diagnosed with terminal cancer

Laura Wharam was diagnosed with terminal Stage 4 breast cancer after experiencing symptoms in January, prompting urgent care and financial support from her partner.
LA Dodgers
fromDodgers Nation
5 months ago

Dodgers' Dustin May Recounts Freak Accident That Required Emergency Surgery

Dustin May's health crisis, caused by a ruptured esophagus, shifted focus from baseball to life-threatening recovery after an unexpected incident.
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
5 months ago

No-one Laughs At God At MGH Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

"No-one laughs at God at MGH" the broker remembers a fellow patient stating. This statement profoundly affected him and renewed his faith, particularly during his recovery.
Boston real estate
fromABC News
6 months ago

Thai authorities seek to ease air pollution in capital by offering free public transport

Bangkok's public transport is free for a week to combat severe air pollution.
#hiv
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

In Haiti, Gang Massacres and Journalist Murders Expose the Country's Fragility

A fresh injection of about 150 foreign officers arrived in Haiti this weekend to bolster an international security force charged with reigning in the powerful and well-armed gangs that have inflicted so much misery on the country for months. But if the past is any guide this latest infusion is unlikely to make much of a difference.
Digital life
fromCity Limits
6 months ago

Remembering the Homeless New Yorkers Lost Last Year

"It's critically important to recognize our neighbors that don't get a lot of acknowledgment," said Frederick Shack, the CEO of Urban Pathways, which runs drop-in shelters, supportive housing and outreach programs for unhoused New Yorkers.
Miscellaneous
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Latin America's rise in tuberculosis linked to imprisonment rates

High incarceration rates in Latin America contribute significantly to rising tuberculosis cases, unlike global trends where incidences are falling.
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