Vaccination
Anti-vaccine movement a 'man-made' health crisis, scientists warn
The anti-vaccination movement is now a global crisis, an international panel of scientists say, and everyone must do more to combat it.
Jul 3, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Awareness campaigns not enough to stop superbug crisis in developing countries
In a landmark study of health behaviours in developing countries, Global Sustainable Development research at the University of Warwick has found that awareness campaigns alone are not enough to reduce unnecessary antibiotic ...
Feb 26, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Measles cases rise 30 percent worldwide: UN
Measles cases worldwide jumped more than 30 percent last year compared to 2016, with increases recorded in wealthy European countries like Germany where vaccination coverage has historically been high, the UN said Thursday.
Nov 29, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
UK Treasury chief to put cash into mental health
Britain's Treasury chief is planning to pour 2 billion pounds ($2.5 billion) into mental health services as he delivers his final budget before the country leaves the European Union.
Oct 29, 2018
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Other
Amsterdam wins battle to host EU medicines agency after Brexit
Amsterdam on Monday won a fierce fight to host the European Medicines Agency after it leaves London, securing one of the most prized spoils of Britain's decision to leave the EU.
Nov 20, 2017
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Health
Less driving linked to a decrease in roadway fatalities
Each year, more than 30,000 people die in car crashes in the U.S. Despite safety improvements, motor vehicle fatalities continue to be a leading cause of early mortality. A new study in the American Journal of Preventive ...
Feb 9, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Drug-resistant infections could spark financial crisis: study
The spread of superbugs that are resistant to all known drug treatments could spark a global financial crisis on the level of the 2008 meltdown or worse, a World Bank-led study warned on Monday.
Sep 19, 2016
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Addiction
New Zealanders to pay $20 for cigarette pack under tax plan
Smokers in New Zealand will pay $20 for a pack of cigarettes under the government's budget plan released Thursday. Polluting industries will also get hit with higher taxes.
May 26, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Angola yellow fever outbreak could spark 'global crisis': Red Cross
A deadly yellow fever outbreak in Angola, which has already spread the disease as far as China, risks sparking a global crisis, the Red Cross warned Thursday.
May 19, 2016
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Medications
UK experts urge $2bn global fund to develop antibiotics
The global pharmaceutical industry should set up a $2.0 billion (1.8-billion euro) global innovation fund to help kickstart research into developing more resistant antibiotics, experts said on Thursday.
May 14, 2015
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