Half the world population could be diabetic or insulin resistant by 2050
(fortune.com)
Half the world population could be diabetic or insulin resistant by 2050
Half the world population could be diabetic or insulin resistant by 2050
The Mortality Impacts of Usaid Cuts
(asteriskmag.substack.com)
As of this writing, USAID, the world’s largest foreign assistance agency, appears to be effectively dead.
As of this writing, USAID, the world’s largest foreign assistance agency, appears to be effectively dead.
First global pandemic treaty agreed– without the US
(nature.com)
For the first time — and despite fears that it might never happen — nations have agreed a series of measures to prevent, prepare for and respond to pandemics.
For the first time — and despite fears that it might never happen — nations have agreed a series of measures to prevent, prepare for and respond to pandemics.
First global pandemic treaty agreed – without the US
(nature.com)
For the first time — and despite fears that it might never happen — nations have agreed a series of measures to prevent, prepare for and respond to pandemics.
For the first time — and despite fears that it might never happen — nations have agreed a series of measures to prevent, prepare for and respond to pandemics.
We're back: How tuberculosis is set to surge globally once again
(thebulletin.org)
On January 24th, 2025, the Trump administration announced a freeze on all foreign aid funding for 90 days, during which time the administration would evaluate which foreign aid contracts were in the interest of the United States.
On January 24th, 2025, the Trump administration announced a freeze on all foreign aid funding for 90 days, during which time the administration would evaluate which foreign aid contracts were in the interest of the United States.
Aid cuts predicted to cause 2.9M more HIV-related deaths by 2030
(theguardian.com)
Up to 2.9 million more children and adults will die from HIV-related causes before 2030 because of aid cuts by countries including the US and Britain, a new study has found.
Up to 2.9 million more children and adults will die from HIV-related causes before 2030 because of aid cuts by countries including the US and Britain, a new study has found.
Atul Gawande: Hundreds of Thousands Will Die
(newyorker.com)
The internal estimates are that more than a hundred and sixty thousand people will die from malaria per year, from the abandonment of these programs, if they’re not restored. We’re talking about twenty million people dependent on H.I.V. medicines—and you have to calculate how many you think will get back on, and how many will die in a year. But you’re talking hundreds of thousands in Year One at a minimum.
The internal estimates are that more than a hundred and sixty thousand people will die from malaria per year, from the abandonment of these programs, if they’re not restored. We’re talking about twenty million people dependent on H.I.V. medicines—and you have to calculate how many you think will get back on, and how many will die in a year. But you’re talking hundreds of thousands in Year One at a minimum.
The Diseases Are Coming
(theatlantic.com)
Elon Musk’s slash-and-burn government tear will have lasting effects on global health.
Elon Musk’s slash-and-burn government tear will have lasting effects on global health.
Only seven countries worldwide meet WHO dirty air guidelines, study shows
(theguardian.com)
Nearly every country on Earth has dirtier air than doctors recommend breathing, a report has found.
Nearly every country on Earth has dirtier air than doctors recommend breathing, a report has found.
The US stops sharing air quality data from embassies worldwide
(apnews.com)
The U.S. government will stop sharing air quality data gathered from its embassies and consulates, worrying local scientists and experts who say the effort was vital to monitor global air quality and improve public health.
The U.S. government will stop sharing air quality data gathered from its embassies and consulates, worrying local scientists and experts who say the effort was vital to monitor global air quality and improve public health.
Worst avian flu crisis ever recorded spreads across Antarctica
(elpais.com)
The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, which has caused the death of hundreds of millions of birds in the last five years around the world, is spreading across Antarctica, a pristine paradise for wildlife.
The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, which has caused the death of hundreds of millions of birds in the last five years around the world, is spreading across Antarctica, a pristine paradise for wildlife.
US's WHO Exit Throws Smallpox Defenses into Upheaval
(nytimes.com)
President Trump’s order that the United States exit the World Health Organization could undo programs meant to ensure the safety, security and study of a deadly virus that once took half a billion lives, experts warn.
President Trump’s order that the United States exit the World Health Organization could undo programs meant to ensure the safety, security and study of a deadly virus that once took half a billion lives, experts warn.
USAID funding freeze disrupts global tuberculosis control efforts
(cidrap.umn.edu)
The Trump administration's freeze on foreign aid delivered through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), and the subsequent shutdown and dismantling of the agency altogether, has sent shockwaves throughout the community of people working on tuberculosis (TB) treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
The Trump administration's freeze on foreign aid delivered through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), and the subsequent shutdown and dismantling of the agency altogether, has sent shockwaves throughout the community of people working on tuberculosis (TB) treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
Type 2 Diabetes and cardiovascular disease attributable to sugar beverages
(nature.com)
The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD). However, an updated and comprehensive assessment of the global burden attributable to SSBs remains scarce.
The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD). However, an updated and comprehensive assessment of the global burden attributable to SSBs remains scarce.
Most people who opt for medically assisted dying around the world have cancer
(euronews.com)
Patients with ALS or cancer were more likely to choose assisted dying regardless of where they lived, a study found.
Patients with ALS or cancer were more likely to choose assisted dying regardless of where they lived, a study found.
Americans spend more time living with diseases than rest of world, study shows
(theguardian.com)
Americans spend more time living with diseases than people from other countries, according to a new study.
Americans spend more time living with diseases than people from other countries, according to a new study.
Billions of people suffer from anemia, but there are cheap ways to reduce this
(ourworldindata.org)
There are few health problems that affect billions of people at any given time. There are even fewer that could be reduced substantially through pretty cheap interventions.
There are few health problems that affect billions of people at any given time. There are even fewer that could be reduced substantially through pretty cheap interventions.
Gilead agrees to license twice-yearly HIV drug for poor countries
(statnews.com)
In response to increased criticism of its pricing, Gilead Sciences has reached voluntary licensing deals with companies to make generic versions of its twice-yearly HIV medicine, lenacapavir, in 120 mostly low- and lower-middle-income countries.
In response to increased criticism of its pricing, Gilead Sciences has reached voluntary licensing deals with companies to make generic versions of its twice-yearly HIV medicine, lenacapavir, in 120 mostly low- and lower-middle-income countries.
Typhoid spreads in Pakistan as antibiotics fail
(theguardian.com)
As world leaders discuss the battle against superbugs in New York, Pakistan’s children are suffering on the frontline
As world leaders discuss the battle against superbugs in New York, Pakistan’s children are suffering on the frontline