Avainsana: health
The dangers of collecting drinking water
Collecting drinking water in low and middle income countries can cause serious injury, particularly for women, according to new research from the University of East…
‘If we invest in health systems, we can bring this virus under control’ – WHO chief
Health systems and global preparedness are not only an investment in the future but “the foundation of our response” to today’s COVID-19 health crisis, the…
’Pesticide scandal’: UK branded biggest exporter of ’banned’ chemicals
An investigation by Greenpeace’s Unearthed journalism unit has uncovered exports of 32,000 tonnes of ’banned’ agrochemicals from the UK in 2018. The pesticides have been…
Tackling pollution and climate change in Europe will improve health and well-being, especially for the most vulnerable
Air and noise pollution, the impacts of climate change such as heatwaves, and exposure to dangerous chemicals cause ill health in Europe. Poor quality environments…
Microplastic particles now discoverable in human organs
Microplastic and nanoplastic particles are now discoverable in human organs thanks to a new technique. Microplastics have polluted the entire planet, from Arctic snow and…
Lifestyle changes could delay or prevent 40% of dementia cases – study
Excessive drinking, exposure to air pollution and head injuries all increase dementia risk, experts say in a report revealing that up to 40% of dementia…
One in three children have dangerous levels of lead in their blood
One in three children around the world have concentrations of lead in their blood at levels likely to cause significant long-term health damage, new research…
Israeli firm developing 30-second coronavirus breath test
An Israeli company is developing a coronavirus breathalyser test that gives results in 30 seconds, billing it as a ”front line” tool that can help…
Tackling Dengue fever by turning female mosquitoes into males
Research undertaken at Virgina Tech has demonstrated how the alteration of a single gene can convert female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes into fertile male mosquitoes. The…
Bird Droppings Carry Risk Of Antibiotic Resistance
Bird poop may pose more health risks than people realize, according to Rice University environmental engineers who study antibiotic resistance. Their study found high levels…
World must do better to prevent children ‘dying needlessly’ from AIDS-related illnesses
Despite progress in the global battle against HIV, the response on behalf of children has fallen behind, the UN agency leading the fight to stamp…
WHO rethinking how Covid-19 spreads in air
The World Health Organization has acknowledged there is emerging evidence that the coronavirus can be spread by tiny particles suspended in the air. The airborne…
Police in Japan logged record 17,479 dementia patients as missing in 2019
A total of 17,479 people with dementia or suspected dementia were reported missing in 2019, the most since authorities began collecting data in 2012, police…
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