public health
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Study links preterm birth to lower income, employment, and education
Being born preterm could have lasting effects that extend into adulthood, impacting a person’s income and chances of employment and…
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UK introduces anti-tobacco bill to ‘break the cycle of addiction’
The UK is introducing new anti-tobacco legislation that could make it harder for today’s children to legally buy cigarettes. ADVERTISEMENT…
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Congo mpox cases appear to stabilise but vaccines still needed
The number of mpox cases in Congo may be stabilising but there is more the need for more vaccines remains.…
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A Trump win could reshape global health. Is Europe ready to step up?
If the US retreats from global health leadership, it’s unlikely Europeans would step up to the degree they did during…
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Reduced sugar intake in early life linked to lower risk of disease
Limiting sugar intake from conception through early childhood was linked to lower risks of type 2 diabetes and hypertension, a…
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New mpox strain in the UK: Where else has it been detected?
Health authorities said the risk to the general public remains low. ADVERTISEMENT A case of the contagious new mpox strain…
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TB is once again the world’s deadliest infectious disease
Tuberculosis killed an estimated 1.25 million people worldwide in 2023. ADVERTISEMENT Tuberculosis is once again the world’s deadliest infectious disease,…
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US resident dies after suspected Lassa fever infection in West Africa
The disease is endemic in parts of West Africa but rarely seen in Europe or the US. ADVERTISEMENT US health…
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Inside a small vaccine developer’s ‘lightning speed’ Marburg response
The head of a vaccine nonprofit says Rwanda’s speedy outbreak response underscores the role small organisations can play in fighting…
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The east-west divide in how ready Europe is for the next health threat
ADVERTISEMENT There’s a clear divide between Western and Eastern Europe when it comes to how resilient their health systems are…
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