One person is dying of hunger every four seconds. That’s the warning from a coalition of humanitarian groups, who say global hunger is spiraling out … Capitalism, COVID, Climate & Conflict Fueling Global HungerRead more
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Disparities in United States COVID-19 vaccine distribution
When reports showed COVID-19 vaccination rates were lower among racial/ethnic minority groups, most discussions focused on mistrust and misinformation among these populations or their reduced … Disparities in United States COVID-19 vaccine distributionRead more
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Pandemic Has Been ‘Lucrative Smash-and-Grab’ for Big Pharma
As Moderna reported higher-than-expected revenue driven entirely by sales of its publicly funded Covid-19 vaccine, health equity campaigners on Wednesday renewed calls for pharmaceutical companies … Pandemic Has Been ‘Lucrative Smash-and-Grab’ for Big PharmaRead more
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BA.5 Omicron Variant on Spread
COVID-19 cases are rising as the BA.5 Omicron variant puts more people in the hospital amid high rates of reinfection. ED YONG: So, BA.5 is … BA.5 Omicron Variant on SpreadRead more
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More people are dying of COVID under Biden than Trump
On Thursday, the White House announced that President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms. This news arrived as the nation … More people are dying of COVID under Biden than TrumpRead more
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High incarceration rates fuel COVID-19 spread
How can government slow the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.? Look to America’s unique epidemic engines: jails and prisons in America. Extremely high rates … High incarceration rates fuel COVID-19 spreadRead more
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Is BA.5 the ‘Reinfection Wave’?
Well, here we go again. Once more, the ever-changing coronavirus behind COVID-19 is assaulting the United States in a new guise—BA.5, an offshoot of the … Is BA.5 the ‘Reinfection Wave’?Read more
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Most British COVID-19 mourners suffer PTSD symptoms
More than eight out of 10 British people who are seeking support for having lost a loved one to COVID-19 reported alarming Post Traumatic Stress … Most British COVID-19 mourners suffer PTSD symptomsRead more
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Immune response triggered by COVID-19 may damage the brain
A study from the National Institutes of Health describes the immune response triggered by COVID-19 infection that damages the brain’s blood vessels and may lead … Immune response triggered by COVID-19 may damage the brainRead more
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How Many More Seniors Will Die of Covid-19 in Los Angeles County?
One million Americans, over 90,000 people in California, and over thirty thousand Los Angeles County residents have died of Covid-19. The most vulnerable groups are … How Many More Seniors Will Die of Covid-19 in Los Angeles County?Read more