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Air pollution peaks, such as those that have recently occurred in several regions of the world, regularly make headlines. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines air pollution as

The Conversation

New mpox strain in Democratic Republic of Congo 'most dangerous yet'

Current case figures are ‘at the tip of the iceberg’ experts say

Evening Standard

Pete Townshend and Paul Smith: our Mod ballet will bring the Sixties back to life

The Who’s Pete Townshend and star tailor Paul Smith are teaming up for a new version of Quadrophenia. The pair on how it wasn’t just their generation: teens are still trying to find their way

Evening Standard

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WHO urges swift response as DRC hit by mutated mpox strain

The spread of mpox in Africa needs to be addressed urgently, the World Health Organization has warned, as more deaths were reported from a mutated strain of the virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Radio France Internationale

WHO defines physical inactivity, says this much exercise weekly can guarantee good health

A pooled analysis of 507 population-based surveys with 5·7 million participants has revealed that more than 30% of the global population does not meet the healthy levels of physical activity. This means, a major chunk of the population is not physically active as per the recommended levels set by the…

The Times of India

"It's going to be poignant, tender, poetic and epic": The Who's Quadrophenia is being turned into a mod ballet

Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet is coming to a stately theatre near you in 2025

Louder

'Wake-up Call': Third Of Adults Not Doing Enough Physical Activity

Nearly a third of all adults are not doing enough physical activity, posing a growing threat to health across the world, a major study said on Wednesday.

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The Who’s Quadrophenia to be revived as a ballet

More than 50 years on from its release, the concept album has been reimagined in a collaboration with Sadler’s Wells and will tour in 2025

The Guardian - UK

Wine, beer or spirits? Europeans can’t kick their traditional drinking habits

Researchers identify six clusters of alcohol patterns with countries sticking to same drinks and behaviours over years

The Guardian - UK

Loneliness can increase stroke risk by up to 56%, finds research

People who feel chronically lonely over long period of time at higher risk, finds first study of its kind

The Guardian - UK

46 Years Later, The Oldest Sci-Fi Show Just Planted a Sneaky Easter Egg

'Doctor Who' has dropped a very strange, very specific visual Easter egg. And, after the 2024 season finale, we still don't know what it means. But, it might have ties to 1978.

Inverse

WHO Warns Of Dire Conditions And Aid Shortages In Gaza

Challenges persist in delivering essential aid to Gaza due to limited access and ongoing conflict. Efforts to mitigate the humanitarian crisis remain a top...

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A WHO official says the US-built pier in Gaza not sufficient in delivering aid to Palestinians

A senior official with the U.N. health agency says the reconnected U.S.-built pier off the coast of the Gaza Strip cannot supply Palestinians with anywhere near the level of aid they need

The Independent UK

Role of vaccination in preventing childhood disease

Vaccination is a cornerstone of public health, playing a crucial role in safeguarding children from a myriad of potentially life-threatening diseases worldwide. Beginning shortly after birth and continuing through adolescence, childhood vaccination programs target diseases such as measles, polio, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus, rotavirus, and pneumococcal infections. Each vaccine…

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The Independent UK

More African nations focus on HPV vaccination against cervical cancer, but hesitancy remains

African countries have some of the world's highest rates of cervical cancer

Inverse

The Oldest Sci-Fi Show Just Brought Back a Weird Spinoff That's Impossible to Watch

In the 2024 'Doctor Who' Season 1 finale, the 15th Doctor uses a "Remembered TARDIS" to save the day. But this idea was sneakily introduced last year, in a retrospective series US viewers totally missed.

LiveScience

32 of the most dangerous animals on Earth

From the tiniest insects to the largest land animal on Earth, here are some of the most dangerous and deadly creatures in the world.

International Business Times

Red Cross Says 22 Killed In Shelling Near Gaza Office

The International Committee of the Red Cross said 22 people were killed in shelling that damaged its Gaza office Friday, as the Israeli army intensified strikes in the besieged Palestinian territory.

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Doctor Who episode 8 review: "A thrilling climax to a season that has made this 61-year-old TV show feel young again"

The Times of India

WHO issues warning on fake versions of drugs commonly used for diabetes and weight loss

Fake and counterfeit versions of popular drugs widely used for diabetes and weight loss could have harmful effects on human health, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday and has released a warning on the falsified drugs and has urged individuals to check products properly before using.

The Independent UK

WHO and Eli Lilly caution patients against falling for fake versions of popular weight-loss drugs

The World Health Organization and drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. are warning patients to be wary of fake versions of weight-loss and diabetes medicines

Al Jazeera

World leaders launch programme to boost vaccine production in Africa

Initiative announced in Paris will incentivise and offset start-up costs for vaccine manufacturing in the continent.

The Independent UK

WHO issues warning about fake weight loss and diabetes drugs

Three fake batches under the brand name Ozempic were detected in the UK, Brazil and the United States last year

The Independent UK

France's Macron, African leaders push for vaccines for Africa after COVID-19 exposed inequalities

French President Emmanuel Macron is joining African leaders to kick off a planned $1 billion project to accelerate the rollout of vaccines in Africa

Radio France Internationale

Leaders gather in Paris to discuss boosting vaccine production in Africa

Several senior African politicians are in Paris on Thursday for talks with French President Emmanuel Macron at a global summit where a billion dollars will be formally pledged to increase the production of vaccines in Africa.

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