Health
New devices like motorcycle ambulances help poor
(AP) -- A bit of creativity never hurts, especially when it comes to solving health problems in developing countries.
Sep 12, 2011
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Cardiology
Cardiovascular disease risks the same in both sexes
For men and women, the risk factors for cardiovascular disease are largely the same, an extensive global study involving University of Gothenburg researchers shows.
Oct 17, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Good social relations promote active and healthy aging in Europe, finds researcher
In the older European population, men, as well as those with lower socioeconomic status, weak social ties, and poor health, might experience more difficulties getting informal support and are considered to have a higher risk ...
Dec 2, 2022
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Health
Malnutrition in poorer nations costs firms up to $850 bln: study
Hunger, poor nutrition and obesity not only present a health burden in developing countries but carry a hidden economic penalty that costs businesses up to $850 billion a year, according to a new report published Wednesday.
Jul 8, 2020
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Vaccination
The world of vaccines, before and after COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the world's relationship to vaccines, spurring unprecedented production and innovation even while poorer nations were left behind.
Apr 25, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Income rank linked to experience of physical pain, irrespective of whether in a rich or poor country, study suggests
A new study of worldwide polling data suggests that a person's income rank relative to their peers is linked to their experience of physical pain, with a lower income rank linked to a higher likelihood of experiencing pain. ...
Apr 17, 2023
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Medications
Should the world's poorest countries be allowed to continue copying patent-protected drugs?
The World Trade Organisation has agreed to extend a waiver that allows poor countries to copy patented medicines. The waiver, which was due to expire in January 2016, has now been extended to 2033.
Nov 25, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
India's Covid crisis: what is to blame?
India is reeling from a new coronavirus surge, stretching hospitals to the limit with dire shortages of beds, oxygen and drugs.
Apr 23, 2021
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Vaccination
Chile approves Chinese coronavirus vaccine
Chile on Wednesday became the latest country to give emergency approval to China's CoronaVac vaccine as it battles the coronavirus epidemic which has claimed more than 17,500 lives in the country to date.
Jan 20, 2021
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Health
Michigan's Middle Eastern and North African population face barriers to optimal health
Within southeast Michigan's Middle Eastern and North African community, those who worry about deportation or believe they've been treated unfairly are likely to face more adverse conditions associated with poor health, including ...
Apr 3, 2021
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