The world is facing unprecedented challenges. At the time of writing, the coronavirus COVID-19 has infected over 3.57 million people globally and as of the … COVID-19 is a product of our unhealthy relationship with animals and the environmentRead more
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Conflict and Capitalism Drive Global Hunger. COVID Made It Worse
With hunger growing across the globe during the pandemic, the United Nations is holding its first Food Systems Summit today. But the summit is facing … Conflict and Capitalism Drive Global Hunger. COVID Made It WorseRead more
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Pandemic May Last 36+ Months
it’s very obvious that we have a patchwork response. We don’t have a unified, national response to the virus. We don’t have any uniform standards, … Pandemic May Last 36+ MonthsRead more
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Coronavirus Requires a Collective Response
I write this in the midst of the coronavirus crisis in New York City. It is a difficult time to know exactly how to respond … Coronavirus Requires a Collective ResponseRead more
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The situation in primary schools is alarming in Germany
Following the opening up of schools across Germany and a subsequent surge in infections, the Network of Action Committees for Safe Education met on Thursday. … The situation in primary schools is alarming in GermanyRead more
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Diet may affect risk and severity of COVID-19
Although metabolic conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes have been linked to an increased risk of COVID-19, as well as an increased risk … Diet may affect risk and severity of COVID-19Read more
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Secondary Impacts of Covid-19 Could Increase Global Poverty and Hunger
More than 240,000 people worldwide have already died of Covid-19, and before the pandemic finishes, it could kill hundreds of thousands, even millions, more. But … Secondary Impacts of Covid-19 Could Increase Global Poverty and HungerRead more
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Pulse Oximeters Detect Oxygen Deprivation Earlier from COVID-19
For the last 30 years in medicine, we have used a fifth vital sign. So, the standard vital signs of heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, … Pulse Oximeters Detect Oxygen Deprivation Earlier from COVID-19Read more
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Stop Exporting Indian-Made Vaccines to Rich Nations
In India, a coalition of groups are calling on Johnson & Johnson to stop exporting Indian-made vaccines to wealthy nations like the United States at … Stop Exporting Indian-Made Vaccines to Rich NationsRead more
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The Corporate-Dominated World Faces Not One, But Three Pandemics
On this May Day, the world is witnessing 3 pandemics simultaneously. The first is the Coronavirus Pandemic. The second is the Hunger Pandemic. The third … The Corporate-Dominated World Faces Not One, But Three PandemicsRead more