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The city of Jakarta in Indonesia is suffering from a toxic combination of coal power, traffic, and waste burning, which has resulted in a smog that poses a serious health threat.

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Against the backdrop of smokestacks from a nearby coal power plant, the sky above Edy Suryana’s village stays grey for months at a time, while ashes and the stench of smoke hang in the air. For over 30 years, Suryana has resided near a power plant in northern Java, located only

The Australian government expresses regret for the thalidomide disaster while certain survivors observe from the Parliament’s viewing area.

On Wednesday, survivors of the drug thalidomide, which caused harmful morning sickness, were present in the public gallery as Australia’s Parliament issued a national apology to them. This occurred on the 62nd anniversary of the drug being removed from sale in the country. Thalidomide, which was marketed as Contergan and Distaval, was distributed in 46

The French government is implementing a ban on smoking at beaches in an effort to prevent 75,000 deaths per year that are linked to tobacco use.

The French government has announced a nationwide anti-smoking initiative, which includes the prohibition of smoking on beaches, in public parks, forests, and certain other public spaces. The plan was introduced by the health minister on Tuesday. According to Minister of Health and Prevention Aurélien Rousseau, tobacco products are responsible for 75,000 preventable deaths annually in

If re-elected, Trump vows to continue his push to replace ‘Obamacare’.

Former President Donald Trump has stated his intention to revisit the ongoing battle surrounding the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, after being unable to repeal it during his time in office. He has expressed plans to explore other options if he is re-elected for a second term. The remarks made by Trump were

What are the five inquiries about the recent epidemic in China?

On Friday, November 24, 2023, a family departs from a hospital in Beijing for children, as there has been a rise in respiratory sicknesses among children in China. The recent surge of respiratory illnesses in China is probably due to the reemergence of common seasonal sicknesses that were previously controlled by extended Covid lockdowns, rather

After dedicating his life to serving the Chinese government, artist Zeng Fanzhi portrays the concept of ‘zero-COVID’.

The city of SHENZHEN, China is depicted in a painting where a child is seen with their mouth agape while a person dressed in medical attire performs a tonsil swab. Another painting shows a masked officer and medical personnel protecting an apartment that is blocked off by ropes and seals, labeled with the word “CLOSED.”

China reports an increase in respiratory illnesses due to influenza and other familiar pathogens.

On October 30, 2023, a man is seen carrying a child as they leave a crowded waiting area at a children’s hospital in Beijing. By Associated Press 11/26/2023 05:47 PM EST I have officially asked China to give details about a potential increase in respiratory illnesses and cases of pneumonia in children, which have been

The Chinese government has attributed an increase in respiratory sicknesses to influenza and other recognized pathogens.

The Chinese health ministry announced on Sunday that the recent increase in respiratory illnesses throughout China, which has caught the attention of the World Health Organization, is due to the flu and other identifiable pathogens rather than a new virus. A spokesperson from the National Health Commission reported that the recent outbreaks of respiratory infections

No one’s promising you can keep your doctor anymore

Due to a shortage of employees and the COVID-19 pandemic leading to a rise in telemedicine, Washington is rethinking the concept of primary care. | Photo by Matt York/AP President Barack Obama famously assured Americans that they would be able to retain their doctors. However, with the current trends, it is likely that a significant

One solution to addressing both climate change and hunger is for states to recycle and donate excess food instead of sending it to landfills.

At the beginning of his career in the grocery industry, Sean Rafferty would discard any unsold items. On a recent day, Rafferty, the manager of ShopRite in Elmsford-Greenburgh, New York, was getting ready to give boxes of bread, donuts, fresh produce, and dairy products to a food bank. This is part of a program in

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The city of Jakarta in Indonesia is suffering from a toxic combination of coal power, traffic, and waste burning, which has resulted in a smog that poses a serious health threat.

The Australian government expresses regret for the thalidomide disaster while certain survivors observe from the Parliament’s viewing area.

The French government is implementing a ban on smoking at beaches in an effort to prevent 75,000 deaths per year that are linked to tobacco use.

If re-elected, Trump vows to continue his push to replace ‘Obamacare’.

What are the five inquiries about the recent epidemic in China?

After dedicating his life to serving the Chinese government, artist Zeng Fanzhi portrays the concept of ‘zero-COVID’.

China reports an increase in respiratory illnesses due to influenza and other familiar pathogens.

The Chinese government has attributed an increase in respiratory sicknesses to influenza and other recognized pathogens.

No one’s promising you can keep your doctor anymore

One solution to addressing both climate change and hunger is for states to recycle and donate excess food instead of sending it to landfills.