Rhod Gilbert: Doctor reveals how 'brutal' therapy tackled comedian's cancer: The comedian's treatment has shone a spotlight on the doctor seeking to make the ...
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Trump’s vaccine rhetoric sends chills through public health circles: Public health advocates are watching in growing alarm as former President Trump increasingly ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4517350-trump-vaccine-rhetoric-public-health/
India's Serum looks beyond COVID with new vaccines for malaria, dengue: The CEO of the world's biggest vaccine maker, Serum Institute of India ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/indias-serum-looks-beyond-covid-with-new-vaccines-malaria-dengue-2024-03-10/
COVID-19 timeline: How the deadly virus and the world's response have evolved over 4 years
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A genetic quirk protects some people from norovirus. Can vaccines help the rest of us?
bbc.com/future/article/20240307-why-some-people-are-immune-to-norovirus-and-can-a-vaccine-protect-the-rest-of-us
How did the world run so low on cholera vaccine? As outbreaks grow, stockpile runs dry
npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/03/08/1237062507/how-did-the-world-run-so-low-on-cholera-vaccine-as-outbreaks-grow-stockpile-runs
The conflict in Gaza is proving more expensive than expected—and has exacerbated long-standing problems in Israel’s economy econ.st/49zVjEJ Illustration: Alberto Miranda
Why COVID-19 patients who could most benefit from Paxlovid still aren’t getting it
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“Oppenheimer” is both a crowd-pleasing blockbuster and a critic-pleasing passion project. Perhaps its success will persuade Hollywood to invest in some more ... Show more
Tinnitus nearly drove me mad: I have had to learn to live in a world without silence
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COVID, 4 years on: 9 most surprising lessons from the pandemic: It’s been exactly four years since the official declaration of the COVID pandemic ...
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FDA advisory panel recommends revision to flu vaccine: VRBPAC on Tuesday recommended that the agency drop the Yamagata part of the flu vaccine.
axios.com/2024/03/06/flu-vaccine-modified-virus
Dateline: The Economist’s weekend history quiz: Can you guess when these extracts were published?
economist.com/interactive/dateline-history-quiz-game
Ukraine’s animals are also victims of the war: Though foxes have thrived
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Donald Trump’s former trade chief makes the case for more tariffs: There are economic, geopolitical and moral reasons to increase protectionism ...
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Have you ever thought about what you want done with your body when you die? For just $13,000 a private company will send your cremated ashes to the moon: ... Show more
How to fix the Ivy League: Its supremacy is being undermined by bad leadership
economist.com/leaders/2024/03/07/how-to-fix-the-ivy-league
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An economist’s guide to the luxury-handbag market: It is plagued by counterfeits—and information asymmetries
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Can Bayer recover from its chronic pain?: The Aspirin-maker is suffering from complications of its acquisition of Monsanto
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Globalisation may not have increased income inequality, after all: A new study questions the received wisdom on trends within countries
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To manufacturers, the appeal of brain-boosting substances lies both in growing demand and in the ease with which supplements can be put on the market ... Show more
Why Africa is crypto’s next frontier : Cheap power is fuelling a new sort of mining boom
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Kim Jong Un is becoming emboldened by Russian support. Will he risk war?: Also on the daily podcast: animals in Ukraine and obesity
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When a fetus shows signs of trouble, doctors face a precarious task. They must find out what is wrong and how to help without jeopardising the pregnancy ... Show more
What is Hindutva, the ideology of India’s ruling party?: It seeks to equate Indianness with Hinduism
economist.com/the-economist-explains/2024/03/07/what-is-hindutva-the-ideology-of-indias-ruling-party
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What the softening of the Sun says about Britain: Two-speed liberalisation remakes a tabloid newspaper
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Whoever gets the Best Picture Oscar, international films are winning: Hollywood’s growing love of foreign films says a lot about the insular industry
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How can firms pass on tacit knowledge? : The problem of knowing what your co-workers know
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Some Labradors have a predisposition to obesity: A gene mutation slows the dogs’ metabolism and makes them constantly hungry
economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/03/08/some-labradors-have-a-predisposition-to-obesity
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Capturing “tacit knowledge”—the know-how born of experience—is a tough task. It cannot easily be documented in the manuals and is not much thought about by ... Show more
Michigan health department confirms 1st pediatric flu death of season: Michigan health department says it's still not too late to get a flu shot ...
freep.com/story/news/health/2024/03/11/michigan-pediatric-death-influenza/72931538007/
A new technique to work out a corpse’s time of death: AI could make the work of pathologists more accurate
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Donald Trump Is Crossing Alex Jones' Red Line: 'Warpath': Alex Jones discouraged Donald Trump from taking credit for Operation Warp Speed and swift COVID-19 ...
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Fifty shades of brown: how splits in Europe’s hard right sap its power : Divisions are a central feature of the populist right
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Nigeria’s currency crisis is decades in the making: Fixing it requires deep reform
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Join us for our next webinar, "The Risks and Benefits of Vaccines" on March 15 at 2pm ET. Registration closes March 13. Sign up today at see.nf/4bo5KMM ... Show more
Bitcoin’s price is surging. What happens next?: The cryptocurrency is up by 63% this year
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More parents are delaying kids’ vaccines, posing risk to toddlers: More parents are choosing to delay childhood vaccinations, such as the MMR vaccine ...
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How medical gloves will help launch satellites: Graphene rises to new heights
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At many acclaimed museums, a whole lot is never on view. In storage treasures are usually protected, but the old vaults are dangerously full ... Show more
Three presidents on how to make global finance work better for Africa: The continent needs a stronger voice and more help to help itself, say Nana Akufo-Addo ...
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Cut-price malaria vaccine to begin Africa rollout from May: Malaria is more fatal among the young, and the annual toll of deaths includes nearly half a million ...
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On March 11, 2020 — three months after a group of people in Wuhan, China, first exhibited symptoms of a novel coronavirus — the World Health Organization ... Show more
Fact-checking Nigerian minister's claims about health spending and vaccine effectiveness
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America's split on whether the pandemic is over: The virus remains an ever-present threat that's killing hundreds of Americans every week.
axios.com/2024/03/08/americas-split-on-whether-the-pandemic-is-over
No new cases reported after Indiana measles outbreak: No new cases of measles have been reported in Lake County in the wake of the first confirmed case of the ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/10/no-new-cases-reported-after-indiana-measles-outbreak/
Meningitis cases in Texas prompt vaccine reminders: The Texas health department recently reported a statewide uptick of meningococcal disease ...
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Can the American bull market keep roaring?: Our podcast on markets, the economy and business. This week, we consider whether the seemingly unstoppable tear of ...
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When the vaccine for the GDR was produced in Dresden: The Sächsisches Serumwerk was the only manufacturer of vaccines in the GDR. A special find and further ...
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Babies at risk of measles and whooping cough as target missed: The county area has better rates of vaccination
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/leicester-babies-risk-measles-whooping-9144269
He Had 217 Covid Shots Without Side Effects, Study Finds: Media accounts of a German man’s extreme vaccination history spurred researchers to analyze his immune ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/06/health/217-covid-vaccines.html
Quick Glance: Unique Vaccination Story: 217 Covid-19 Vaccinations Given
- A 62-year-old man from Germany received 217 Covid-19 vaccinations against medical advice.
- The unique case was documented in a study conducted by the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg.
- The vaccinations were administered privately over 29 months, with no reported adverse effects on the man.
- Researchers found no indications of a prior Covid infection and caution against excessive vaccination for immunity enhancement.
CDC director on new COVID guidance ending 5-day isolation: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its COVID guidance for when people need to ...
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Quick Glance: CDC Ends Five-Day COVID Isolation Guidance
- The CDC is no longer recommending Americans stay home for five days after a positive COVID-19 test.
- The new guidance advises symptomatic individuals to stay home and resume normal activities as symptoms improve.
- While COVID-19 remains a health threat, the CDC acknowledges it is no longer an emergency.
- The updated guidelines do not apply to health settings, the CDC stated.
Older adults should get another COVID shot this spring, CDC says: A second shot could provide additional protection for an age group that remains at high risk.
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Quick Glance: Why Older Adults Require an Additional COVID-19 Vaccine
- According to new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), older adults should receive the COVID-19 vaccine more frequently than previously recommended. Individuals aged 65 and older are urged to get another vaccine dose in the spring or at least four months after their last dose.
- The decision is based on data presented by CDC scientists showing current high hospitalization rates for COVID-19 among seniors, with the biggest spikes occurring in those aged 75 and older. A significant portion of hospitalizations due to COVID-19 are among people over 65 years old.
RFK Jr: How anti-vaccine misinformation has shaped his 'truth-teller' candidacy: Mr Kennedy, who is running for US president, is seen by supporters as a ...
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Corona, flu or RSV? This is what the combination self-test can do: Antigen self-tests have become normal in many households since the corona pandemic ...
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‘Spoofing’ case might draw back curtain on high-speed trading firms: Seven broker-dealers including Citadel Securities face a challenge from a cancer vaccine ...
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Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Here’s why misinformation about the vaccine persists today
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Quick Glance: Measles Cases Surge in the U.S.
- Global measles cases are rising despite the available vaccine, reflecting declining vaccine confidence.
- Critics say prominent statements are fueling vaccine hesitancy. Epidemiologists warn of severe outcomes during outbreaks.
- Exemption rates above 5 percent lead to lower vaccination coverage, increasing the risk for outbreaks.
- Experts caution about the rising spread of measles due to declining vaccination rates and the impact of misinformation in the COVID era.
‘Hypervaccinated’ man reportedly received 217 Covid jabs without side-effects: The 62-year-old, from Germany said he had the large number of vaccines for ...
theguardian.com/society/2024/mar/06/hypervaccinated-man-217-covid-jabs-no-side-effects-germany
Do the latest vaccines better protect us from COVID-19?: For the first time, Australian researchers have sought to put a number on how much better newer vaccines ...
smh.com.au/national/do-the-latest-vaccines-better-protect-us-from-covid-19-20240213-p5f4oj.html
Wave of new commitments marks historic step towards the elimination of cervical cancer
who.int/news/item/05-03-2024-wave-of-new-commitments-marks-historic-step-towards-the-elimination-of-cervical-cancer
Read how education makes girls richer, healthier and more free. From the archive: econ.st/3V9yZgC Photo: Reuters#InspireInclusion #IWD2024
Officials investigate rare nervous system disorder in older adults who got RSV vaccine
apnews.com/article/rsv-vaccine-safety-f87834b56377e20eeb8038abef74d049
Largest multicountry COVID study links vaccines to potential adverse effects: A new study on COVID-19 vaccines that looked at nearly 100 million vaccinated ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4477406-largest-multi-country-covid-study-links-vaccines-to-potential-adverse-effects/
Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Here’s why misinformation about the vaccine persists today
pbs.org/newshour/health/measles-cases-are-rising-in-the-u-s-heres-why-misinformation-about-the-vaccine-persists-today
Quick Glance: Florida School Measles Outbreak Raises Concerns
- A recent measles outbreak in a Florida school highlights the increasing danger of vaccine skepticism.
- Reports indicate that six students at Manatee Bay Elementary School in Broward County have been diagnosed with the disease.
- Experts express concerns about potential future outbreaks and stress the importance of vaccinations in light of growing skepticism.
- Health officials point out that inadequate vaccination rates at U.S. schools pose a risk for measles outbreaks.
With a million cases of dengue so far this year, Brazil is in a state of emergency
npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/03/04/1235795657/dengue-brazil-state-of-emergency-vaccine
Widow sues AstraZeneca after husband's Covid-19 vaccine death: Kam Miller's husband Neil, 50, suffered a rare fatal reaction to his Covid vaccination shot.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-68285232
Measles outbreak: Remote education offered for students at Manatee Bay Elementary
sun-sentinel.com/2024/02/21/measles-outbreak-remote-education-offered-for-students-at-manatee-bay-elementary/
Measles outbreak threatens US status of ‘eliminating’ virus: The rash of measles outbreaks around the country has sparked concerns that the U.S ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4517298-measles-outbreak-us-status-elimination/
Everywhere is building upwards, higher, further into the sky—except Europe. Read why it is the peninsula that tower-builders forgot: econ.trib.al/JCFry0w Illustration: Peter ... Show more
Join us for our next webinar, "The Risks and Benefits of Vaccines" on March 15 at 2pm ET. Registration closes March 13. Sign up today at see.nf/4bo5KMM ... Show more
Children 'suffering needlessly' due to lower vaccine uptake and measles spike: Experts said vaccines had become a ‘victim of their own success’.
itv.com/news/2024-02-29/children-suffering-needlessly-due-to-lower-vaccine-uptake-and-measles-spike
How vaccine hesitancy is contributing to rising rates of measles and COVID: Vaccines have been proven to be an effective weapon against many diseases. Measles ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/how-vaccine-hesitancy-is-contributing-to-rising-rates-of-measles-and-covid
Florida GOP senators defend DeSantis’ surgeon general amid measles outbreak: The measles outbreak shows the further polarization of vaccines.
politico.com/news/2024/03/04/florida-measles-ladapo-desantis-00144561
Largest COVID vaccine study yet finds links to health conditions: Vaccines that protect against severe illness, death and lingering long COVID symptoms from an ...
bostonherald.com/2024/02/20/largest-covid-vaccine-study-yet-finds-links-to-health-conditions/
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