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Opinion: The social costs of greenhouse gas emissions in health care are astonishing --and ignored
Fri, 2024-01-12 15:07 —
mike kraft
The social costs of greenhouse gas emissions in health care are astounding — and we’ve been ignoring them completely
Despite the fact that greenhouse gas emissions are defined as the greatest threat to human health this century, the social cost of the healthcare industry’s emissions has somehow escaped the intere…
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Update: Spain makes masks mandatory in healthcare centres amid flu, COVID peak
Wed, 2024-01-10 18:54 —
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Spain makes masks mandatory in healthcare centres amid flu, COVID peak
Spanish Health Minister Monica Garcia made wearing masks mandatory in healthcare centres around the country from Wednesday as the country faces a peak of flu and COVID-19 infections.
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COVID cases have jumped up globally becauwe of new variant and the holidays, the UN health agency says
Wed, 2024-01-10 17:39 —
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Holiday gatherings and a new variant have driven up COVID cases globally, the UN health agency says
The head of the U.N. health agency says holiday gatherings and the spread of the most prominent variant globally led to increased transmission of COVID-19 last month.
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2024 is starting with second-largest COVID surge in the U.S. --experts say
Wed, 2024-01-10 09:46 —
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The US is starting 2024 in its second-largest COVID surge ever, experts say
A COVID wave is hitting the US in 2024, and it could be the the 2nd largest ever. COVID-19 mask mandates are returning. Know the symptoms, and take precautions.
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UK Health inequalities ‘caused 1m early deaths in country during last decade’--study
Tue, 2024-01-09 18:04 —
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Health inequalities ‘caused 1m early deaths in England in last decade’
Exclusive: Review by Michael Marmot decries ‘shocking political failure’ behind differing life expectancies across country
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Spain's government proposed a nationwide mask mandate in hospitals and health clinics; Italy says respiratory illness infection rates had hit a record
Mon, 2024-01-08 17:29 —
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Spain considers nationwide hospital mask rule, as flu, COVID hit Europe
Italy said respiratory illness infection rates had hit a record, as flu and COVID spread across Europe.
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Opinion: Former NIH Director Collins regrets ignoring collateral damage from some anti-COVID policies
Wed, 2024-01-03 11:04 —
mike kraft
Former NIH Director: Ignoring 'Collateral Damage' Inflicted by COVID-19 Policies Was 'Really Unfortunate'
Francis Collins’ remarks highlight the folly of attaching "infinite value" to a life saved by government regulation.
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Opinion: COVID-19 has tested us. Will we be ready for the next pandemic?
Tue, 2024-01-02 18:02 —
mike kraft
COVID-19 has tested us. Will we be ready for the next pandemic?
An infectious disease expert with insider access gives his take on what we did well, what we need to fix, and how to prepare for future outbreaks.
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King Charles' Christmas message calls for planet's protection
Tue, 2023-12-26 11:16 —
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King Charles III's Christmas message reflects a coronation theme and calls for planet's protection
King Charles III has reflected his coronation theme of public service y in a Christmas message that he connected to the health of the planet and wars that are raging.
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Five reasons to be positive about climate change despite a terrible year
Tue, 2023-12-26 11:04 —
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