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Writing
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

My Daughter Almost Died At Summer Camp. Here's What I Wish I Told Her Before She Went.

Eden's serious illness was neglected for days due to misdiagnosis as homesickness, risking her life.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Digested week: Steve Bannon's bitter attack on Musk briefly lifts the spirits | Emma Brockes

Norovirus cases are significantly increasing this year, affecting families greatly.
The internal conflicts within the Trump camp are highlighted by Bannon's comments on Musk.
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago
Parenting

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.
Writing
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

My Daughter Almost Died At Summer Camp. Here's What I Wish I Told Her Before She Went.

Eden's serious illness was neglected for days due to misdiagnosis as homesickness, risking her life.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Digested week: Steve Bannon's bitter attack on Musk briefly lifts the spirits | Emma Brockes

Norovirus cases are significantly increasing this year, affecting families greatly.
The internal conflicts within the Trump camp are highlighted by Bannon's comments on Musk.
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago
Parenting

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.
more#parenting
#public-health
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 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.
Public health
fromTruthout
2 months ago

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

Health officials criticize HHS Secretary Kennedy for downplaying a severe measles outbreak affecting unvaccinated children.
OMG science
fromNature
3 months ago

Daily briefing: The infinite optimism of polymath Gottfried Leibniz

Extreme heat could lead to over 2.3 million excess deaths in Europe by century's end without swift climate action.
Health
fromtime.com
4 months ago

A Mystery Flu-Like Disease Is Killing Dozens in Congo

Congo is on alert for a flu-like disease linked to dozens of deaths, particularly affecting children under five.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Health

Unknown disease kills 143 people in south-west DRC, local authorities say

An unidentified disease in the DRC has killed 143 people, with flu-like symptoms reported among the infected.
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago
Business

A Cancer-Causing Virus Hiding in Millions of Americans

Todd Doan's battle with hepatitis B illustrates the urgent need for improved public health initiatives globally.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 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.
Public health
fromTruthout
2 months ago

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

Health officials criticize HHS Secretary Kennedy for downplaying a severe measles outbreak affecting unvaccinated children.
OMG science
fromNature
3 months ago

Daily briefing: The infinite optimism of polymath Gottfried Leibniz

Extreme heat could lead to over 2.3 million excess deaths in Europe by century's end without swift climate action.
Health
fromtime.com
4 months ago

A Mystery Flu-Like Disease Is Killing Dozens in Congo

Congo is on alert for a flu-like disease linked to dozens of deaths, particularly affecting children under five.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Health

Unknown disease kills 143 people in south-west DRC, local authorities say

An unidentified disease in the DRC has killed 143 people, with flu-like symptoms reported among the infected.
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago
Business

A Cancer-Causing Virus Hiding in Millions of Americans

Todd Doan's battle with hepatitis B illustrates the urgent need for improved public health initiatives globally.
more#public-health
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks 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.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
MMA

'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.
#afghanistan
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK news

Fears for British couple in 70s held by Taliban as court appearance delayed

The health of Peter and Barbie Reynolds is rapidly declining due to their imprisonment and lack of medical care, raising urgent concerns for their well-being.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK news

Fears for British couple in 70s held by Taliban as court appearance delayed

The health of Peter and Barbie Reynolds is rapidly declining due to their imprisonment and lack of medical care, raising urgent concerns for their well-being.
more#afghanistan
#nhs
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Medicine

Hospital patients dying undiscovered in corridors, report on NHS reveals

The NHS is facing severe overcrowding leading to patient harm and deaths, with shocking conditions reported by nurses.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago
UK politics

'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.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago
Public health

NHS is 'busier than ever' as the service is facing a 'quad-demic' of winter cases - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The NHS is experiencing unprecedented pressures with rising cases of flu, norovirus, RSV, and Covid, leading to a potential 'quad-demic' situation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Medicine

Hospital patients dying undiscovered in corridors, report on NHS reveals

The NHS is facing severe overcrowding leading to patient harm and deaths, with shocking conditions reported by nurses.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago
UK politics

'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.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago
Public health

NHS is 'busier than ever' as the service is facing a 'quad-demic' of winter cases - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The NHS is experiencing unprecedented pressures with rising cases of flu, norovirus, RSV, and Covid, leading to a potential 'quad-demic' situation.
more#nhs
#prince-andrew
UK news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks 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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks 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.
UK news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks 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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks 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.
more#prince-andrew
#pope-francis
Coronavirus
fromWashington Post
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Coronavirus

Pope Francis Came Near Death in Hospital, His Doctor Says

Pope Francis experienced a life-threatening health crisis but miraculously recovered through aggressive medical treatment.
Coronavirus
fromWashington Post
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Coronavirus

Pope Francis Came Near Death in Hospital, His Doctor Says

Pope Francis experienced a life-threatening health crisis but miraculously recovered through aggressive medical treatment.
more#pope-francis
#outbreak
Coronavirus
fromInverse
1 month 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.
Coronavirus
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month 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.
Coronavirus
fromWIRED
2 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.
Coronavirus
fromInverse
1 month 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.
Coronavirus
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month 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.
Coronavirus
fromWIRED
2 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.
more#outbreak
#us-foreign-aid
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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.
more#us-foreign-aid
#congo
Coronavirus
fromtime.com
2 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.
fromCbsnews
4 months ago
Health

Mystery flu-like disease in Congo kills dozens, puts authorities "on general alert" as cases investigated

Congo is on alert due to a deadly mystery flu-like disease that has claimed 71 lives, primarily affecting children.
Coronavirus
fromtime.com
2 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.
fromCbsnews
4 months ago
Health

Mystery flu-like disease in Congo kills dozens, puts authorities "on general alert" as cases investigated

Congo is on alert due to a deadly mystery flu-like disease that has claimed 71 lives, primarily affecting children.
more#congo
#malaria
Coronavirus
fromwww.dw.com
2 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.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
US news

What's going on with the 'magic' drug for malaria?

Severe malaria in children poses significantly increased risks, and treatments like artemisinin are showing diminished efficacy.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago
Coronavirus

Why the Mysterious 'Disease X' Outbreak Is So Hard to Investigate

The DRC is grappling with a mysterious illness causing high mortality among children in a remote health zone, jeopardizing emergency response capabilities.
Coronavirus
fromwww.dw.com
2 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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

What's going on with the 'magic' drug for malaria?

Severe malaria in children poses significantly increased risks, and treatments like artemisinin are showing diminished efficacy.
Coronavirus
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

Why the Mysterious 'Disease X' Outbreak Is So Hard to Investigate

The DRC is grappling with a mysterious illness causing high mortality among children in a remote health zone, jeopardizing emergency response capabilities.
more#malaria
Miami Heat
fromMiami Herald
2 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.
London startup
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 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.
#war-impact
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Medicine

Health services across Idlib no longer functioning', say Syrian doctors

Idlib's health services have been devastated by airstrikes, resulting in patient deaths and critical operational failures.
Oxygen and power shortages due to airstrike damage have led to fatalities in intensive care units.
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Health services across Idlib no longer functioning', say Syrian doctors

Idlib's health services have been devastated by airstrikes, resulting in patient deaths and critical operational failures.
Oxygen and power shortages due to airstrike damage have led to fatalities in intensive care units.
more#war-impact
LA Dodgers
fromDodgers Nation
2 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
2 months ago
Boston real estate

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

Loss of health often leads to profound shifts in faith and personal beliefs.
Contemplation and solitude can facilitate personal growth and renewal of faith after a life-altering event.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
SF real estate

Teddi Mellencamp Undergoes Emergency Brain Tumor Surgery-Just Months After Moving Out of $8.5 Million Marital Home Amid Divorce

Teddi Mellencamp underwent emergency surgery for multiple brain tumors diagnosed after severe headaches.
Mellencamp's diagnosis follows her recent divorce and highlights her strong support network.
#air-pollution
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
OMG science

Nearly everyone in the world breathes bad air. This is what you can do to lower your risk

Air pollution affects 99% of the global population, with severe health implications.
Understanding pollutants is crucial in combating air quality issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The air is killing us': why Delhi's pollution problem runs deeper than smog season

Delhi's severe air pollution poses a catastrophic health risk, with a dramatic decrease in life expectancy for its residents.
fromABC News
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
OMG science
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Nearly everyone in the world breathes bad air. This is what you can do to lower your risk

Air pollution affects 99% of the global population, with severe health implications.
Understanding pollutants is crucial in combating air quality issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The air is killing us': why Delhi's pollution problem runs deeper than smog season

Delhi's severe air pollution poses a catastrophic health risk, with a dramatic decrease in life expectancy for its residents.
fromABC News
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
more#air-pollution
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Wife of 'Rubes' cartoonist was eating lunch when a devastating injury upended their lives

Leigh Rubin's life changed dramatically after his wife suffered a traumatic brain injury from a freak accident.
fromConsequence
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Flogging Molly frontman Dave King "battling a very serious health condition"

Dave King of Flogging Molly is facing a serious health condition, leading to the cancellation of the band's 2025 tour.
Coronavirus
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Indian city faces rising cases of GBS disease DW 01/28/2025

Pune faces a surge in Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases, prompting health concerns and preventative measures.
#sudan
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

It's an enormous emergency': the doctor saving Sudan's most vulnerable

War in Sudan drastically affects health, particularly for vulnerable populations, revealing unseen victims in official statistics.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Sudan: Attack on hospital kills 70, says WHO chief DW 01/26/2025

Sudan's civil war has escalated, leading to significant loss of life and displaced populations, exemplified by a recent drone attack on a hospital.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

It's an enormous emergency': the doctor saving Sudan's most vulnerable

War in Sudan drastically affects health, particularly for vulnerable populations, revealing unseen victims in official statistics.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Sudan: Attack on hospital kills 70, says WHO chief DW 01/26/2025

Sudan's civil war has escalated, leading to significant loss of life and displaced populations, exemplified by a recent drone attack on a hospital.
more#sudan
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Australian oysters' blood could hold key to fighting drug-resistant superbugs, researchers find

A protein in Australian oysters may combat superbugs and enhance antibiotic effectiveness.
#gaza
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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.
Health
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

WHO director urges Israel to stop attacks on Gaza's medical infrastructure

WHO's Tedros Ghebreyesus urges Israel to cease attacks on healthcare facilities in Gaza, citing severe humanitarian impacts on the population.
Health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

How can world powers stop Israel from attacking Gaza's medical facilities?

Gaza's health system is on the verge of total collapse due to ongoing Israeli attacks and inadequate medical facility operations.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Gaza doctors relieved but fear for the future after Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Only half of Gaza's hospitals remain operational after extensive attacks, amidst efforts to recover following a newly announced ceasefire.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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.
Health
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

WHO director urges Israel to stop attacks on Gaza's medical infrastructure

WHO's Tedros Ghebreyesus urges Israel to cease attacks on healthcare facilities in Gaza, citing severe humanitarian impacts on the population.
Health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

How can world powers stop Israel from attacking Gaza's medical facilities?

Gaza's health system is on the verge of total collapse due to ongoing Israeli attacks and inadequate medical facility operations.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Gaza doctors relieved but fear for the future after Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Only half of Gaza's hospitals remain operational after extensive attacks, amidst efforts to recover following a newly announced ceasefire.
more#gaza
#hiv
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
Medicine

Why are so many indigenous Panamanians contracting HIV and dying of AIDS?

HIV stigma in the Ngabe-Bugle territory is contributing to a severe health crisis, isolating individuals like Joti from their families.
The Ngabe-Bugle region faces a significant HIV epidemic, with alarming rates of infection and mortality, especially among youth.
fromIndependent
5 months ago
Medicine

'My brother got the same blood treatment on the same day as me - he contracted HIV and died. I didn't

Colm Walsh shares his experience dodging HIV infection while others were not so fortunate, emphasizing the tragedy of contaminated treatments.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
Medicine

Why are so many indigenous Panamanians contracting HIV and dying of AIDS?

HIV stigma in the Ngabe-Bugle territory is contributing to a severe health crisis, isolating individuals like Joti from their families.
The Ngabe-Bugle region faces a significant HIV epidemic, with alarming rates of infection and mortality, especially among youth.
fromIndependent
5 months ago
Medicine

'My brother got the same blood treatment on the same day as me - he contracted HIV and died. I didn't

Colm Walsh shares his experience dodging HIV infection while others were not so fortunate, emphasizing the tragedy of contaminated treatments.
more#hiv
#covid-19
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Long COVID patients push to see federal research refocused on treatments

Long COVID remains a significant health crisis with millions affected and no approved treatments, despite substantial federal funding for research.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
London

Life-threatening 999 calls reach record levels

December 2023 marked the highest recorded emergency calls for life-threatening conditions in LAS history, signaling a serious strain on emergency services.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Yellowstone' spinoff star reveals she died for 3 minutes during scary COVID-19 battle: 'I had complete organ failure'

Danielle Vasinova's experience underscores the severe impact of COVID-19, demonstrating how it can lead to life-threatening conditions in otherwise healthy individuals.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Long COVID patients push to see federal research refocused on treatments

Long COVID remains a significant health crisis with millions affected and no approved treatments, despite substantial federal funding for research.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
London

Life-threatening 999 calls reach record levels

December 2023 marked the highest recorded emergency calls for life-threatening conditions in LAS history, signaling a serious strain on emergency services.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Yellowstone' spinoff star reveals she died for 3 minutes during scary COVID-19 battle: 'I had complete organ failure'

Danielle Vasinova's experience underscores the severe impact of COVID-19, demonstrating how it can lead to life-threatening conditions in otherwise healthy individuals.
more#covid-19
fromtime.com
3 months ago
Coronavirus

Sick Season Is in Full Force. Here's What's Going Around

Flu is widespread across 40 states in the U.S., with multiple viruses, including COVID-19 and RSV, contributing to respiratory illnesses.
#haiti
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
US news

A gang attack on a Haitian hospital reopening kills 2 reporters and a police officer

Two reporters were killed in a gang attack during the reopening of a major hospital in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Haiti: Gang opens fire on hospital, killing journalists DW 12/25/2024

Haiti's gang violence increasingly endangers lives, shown by the attack on journalists during a hospital reopening.
Leslie Voltaire condemned the shooting, reflecting broader issues of security and violence in Haiti.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

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

International security forces' arrival in Haiti is unlikely to improve the violent situation caused by gangs.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
US news

A gang attack on a Haitian hospital reopening kills 2 reporters and a police officer

Two reporters were killed in a gang attack during the reopening of a major hospital in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Haiti: Gang opens fire on hospital, killing journalists DW 12/25/2024

Haiti's gang violence increasingly endangers lives, shown by the attack on journalists during a hospital reopening.
Leslie Voltaire condemned the shooting, reflecting broader issues of security and violence in Haiti.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

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

International security forces' arrival in Haiti is unlikely to improve the violent situation caused by gangs.
more#haiti
#homelessness
fromCity Limits
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Remembering the Homeless New Yorkers Lost Last Year

Homeless Persons' Memorial Day highlights the connection between homelessness and health crises, memorializing those who died in 2024.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Nearly 200 homeless people died this year in Santa Clara County - San Jose Spotlight

Homelessness remains a significant issue in Santa Clara County, with 197 deaths recorded in the past year, emphasizing the need for urgent action.
fromCity Limits
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Remembering the Homeless New Yorkers Lost Last Year

Homeless Persons' Memorial Day highlights the connection between homelessness and health crises, memorializing those who died in 2024.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Nearly 200 homeless people died this year in Santa Clara County - San Jose Spotlight

Homelessness remains a significant issue in Santa Clara County, with 197 deaths recorded in the past year, emphasizing the need for urgent action.
more#homelessness
Health
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Opinion: Weight-loss drugs are great, but real food still matters

Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are a start, but solving obesity requires addressing underlying food system issues.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Light at the end of the tunnel: TB screening for Pakistan's miners comes out of the clinic and on to the coalface

Coal mining in Pakistan poses severe health risks for miners, who often lack access to adequate medical care and support.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

McKinsey & Company to pay $650 million for role in opioid crisis

McKinsey and Company agreed to pay $650 million to settle charges over its role in promoting OxyContin amid rising opioid crises.
fromWashington Post
4 months ago
Health

Health officials grapple with deadly mystery 'Disease X' in Congo

The mysterious disease, dubbed "Disease X," is impacting the Democratic Republic of Congo with a high mortality rate, particularly among children and malnourished individuals.
Health
fromFast Company
5 months ago

The deadly Boar's Head outbreak is officially over, but the company's problems aren't

The listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head resulted in multiple deaths and illnesses, prompting recalls and investigations into sanitation practices.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

India: Delhi smog hits highest level this year DW 11/18/2024

New Delhi's air quality has reached record severe levels, impacting residents' health and prompting emergency measures by authorities.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Nine hours and 52 minutes: did Dave Strachan's ambulance wait cost him his life?

Emergency services can sometimes be delayed, leading to critical situations where family and neighbors become the immediate support system.
Writing
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Prince William addresses 'brutal' 2024 after Kate Middleton and King Charles' cancer diagnoses: 'Hardest year of my life'

Prince William describes 2024 as the hardest year of his life due to family health crises.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
Health

Young Germans are drinking alcohol like they did pre-COVID DW 11/06/2024

Excessive alcohol consumption among German youth, especially young men, has surged since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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