Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Malawi cholera death toll passes 1,000
A cholera outbreak in Malawi has killed more than 1,000 people, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday as the country ran out of vaccines.
Jan 24, 2023
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News tagged with organic food
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
WHO seeks $2.5 bn for health emergency responses in 2023
The World Health Organization on Monday appealed for $2.54 billion for its work in 2023 to help millions of people facing health emergencies around the world.
Jan 23, 2023
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Health
Billions still exposed to toxic trans fat: WHO
Five billion people are exposed to higher heart disease risks through trans fat, the World Health Organization said Monday, calling out countries that have failed to act against the toxic substance.
Jan 23, 2023
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Health
New study speculates on health impact of less salt in Australia's packaged foods
Reformulating packaged foods in Australia to contain less sodium might save about 1,700 lives per year and prevent nearly 7,000 annual diagnoses of heart disease, kidney disease and stomach cancer, according to new research ...
Jan 10, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Malawi shuts schools over worsening cholera outbreak
Schools in Malawi's two largest cities are to remain closed until further notice due to a worsening cholera outbreak, the government said on Monday.
Jan 2, 2023
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Medical research
Addicted to chili? Here's how it might help us regain our sense of taste after COVID
The news of a hot chili sauce shortages earlier this year—due to high temperatures and drought in agricultural regions—prompted warnings to stock up on supplies or forego adding this flavor to your food. But what prompts ...
Dec 23, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Climate change fuelling cholera surge: WHO
Climate change is fuelling a global cholera upsurge, the WHO said Friday, warning the situation was compounded by vaccine shortages and will only worsen unless it is stamped out soon.
Dec 16, 2022
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Medications
Circadian rhythm may influence how well medications work and how much they might harm you
All living organisms on Earth are exposed to a 24-hour day-night cycle. This cycle is the reason why people rest during the darkness of night and are active during the light of day. Consequently, all human body functions ...
Dec 13, 2022
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Medical research
Microparticles could help prevent vitamin A deficiency
Vitamin A deficiency is the world's leading cause of blindness, and in severe cases, it can be fatal. About one-third of the global population of preschool-aged children suffer from this vitamin deficiency, which is most ...
Dec 12, 2022
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Health
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.
Nov 23, 2022
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