With almost half of the annual global child mortality rates attributed to malnutrition, the spotlight shines on a pervasive yet solvable crisis in maternal and child nutrition. In 2021 alone, 4.7 million children under the age of five lost their lives, with approximately 2.4 million of these deaths directly related to nutritional deficiencies. Malnutrition emerges … Read more
Damascus, Syria — As Syria’s devastating civil war approaches its twelfth year, the conflict has exacted a staggering toll on the nation, with death toll estimates varying widely and often surrounded by controversy. The figures range from approximately 306,000 to as high as 585,000, according to different sources, highlighting challenges in documenting the true impact … Read more
Nearly half a decade since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, the omnipresent concern it once generated has somewhat diminished. However, the virus remains a persistent threat — not only through new infections but also via its prolonged aftermath widely known as long COVID. Defined by symptoms that persist for months beyond the initial illness, … Read more
BATON ROUGE, La. — In Louisiana, a new regulation will soon prevent doctors from carrying misoprostol, a crucial drug for managing postpartum hemorrhaging, by classifying it as a controlled substance. Similar restrictive policies on reproductive healthcare are causing ripple effects across the United States, impacting maternal and infant mortality rates, as well as access to … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS — A recent report from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities reveals a significant increase in global cholera deaths, highlighting a deepening public health crisis exacerbated by worsening climate conditions and persistent inequalities in access to clean water and healthcare. The study, focusing on global health trends, points to a worrying surge in cholera … Read more
Brooklyn Park, MN — A Brooklyn Park police officer has resumed duty several months after being involved in a shooting incident while responding to a tragic situation involving the death of an infant. The incident has raised questions about the complex scenarios law enforcement officers routinely face, emphasizing the tension between preserving public safety and … Read more
London, UK – A concerning report has surfaced, revealing that several NHS Trusts in Britain are experiencing alarmingly high patient mortality rates. The findings have triggered calls for immediate investigations and reforms within the affected hospitals. The healthcare watchdog’s scrutinized data points toward a worrying trend where the number of deaths in some trusts significantly … Read more
A recent study investigating the side effects of revolutionary cancer treatments reveals that fatalities among patients receiving CAR-T cell therapies often result from factors other than cancer relapse, identifying a critical area of concern as these therapies become more widespread. CAR-T, a therapy that modifies a patient’s own immune cells to better fight cancer, has … Read more
Hanoi, Vietnam — A significant new study spanning over a decade has linked waterpipe tobacco smoking, also known as hookah, to a heightened risk of fatal cancers compared to non-smokers. The findings, published in JAMA Oncology, reveal a greater mortality risk from cancers including liver, lung, nasopharyngeal, and stomach cancers, posing serious health concerns for … Read more
London, England – The latest update on alcohol-related data in England offers insights into the mortality and hospital admissions linked to alcohol consumption. The data includes a variety of indicators, such as alcohol-specific mortality and alcohol-related hospital admissions, broken down by local authority, region, deprivation levels, and gender. This information is now available on the … Read more