Nearly 50% of cancer deaths worldwide are caused by preventable risk factors, such as smoking and drinking alcohol, according to the largest study of the … Almost Half of Cancer Deaths Are PreventableRead more
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How Many Billions in Profit Is It Worth to Kill 212,000 Americans a Year?
Monday, Senator Bernie Sanders and Senator Lindsey Graham had a debate on Fox Nation. Sanders asked: “In the United States, Lindsey, we spend twice as … How Many Billions in Profit Is It Worth to Kill 212,000 Americans a Year?Read more
6,500 migrant workers have died in Qatar since World Cup awarded
More than 6,500 migrant workers from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have died in Qatar since it won the right to host the … 6,500 migrant workers have died in Qatar since World Cup awardedRead more
Deadliest Major Sporting Event
2022 World Cup, which started Sunday in Qatar, with fans from around the globe attending the month-long soccer, or football, tournament. This is the first … Deadliest Major Sporting EventRead more
Bangladesh garment worker shot dead as wage protests turn violent
A Bangladeshi woman was shot dead Wednesday in the latest violent protests by garment workers after they rejected a government wage increase offer, with the … Bangladesh garment worker shot dead as wage protests turn violentRead more
India lost nearly 5 million people to COVID-19
COVID-19 claimed 4.7 million Indian lives in 2020 and 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) said May 5, 2022. This is almost 10 times the … India lost nearly 5 million people to COVID-19Read more
While 1 Million Americans Died From Covid-19, US Billionaire Wealth Shot Up by $1.7 Trillion
As the U.S. crosses the grim milestone of 1 million deaths from COVID-19, U.S. billionaires have seen their combined wealth rise over $1.7 trillion, a … While 1 Million Americans Died From Covid-19, US Billionaire Wealth Shot Up by $1.7 TrillionRead more
Association between cigarette tax and reduced infant deaths
Exposure of pregnant women and babies to smoking and second-hand smoke is known to increase the risks of neonatal and infant mortality. Raising taxation on … Association between cigarette tax and reduced infant deathsRead more
Pollution led to World’s Highest Premature Deaths in India in 2019
India saw over 23.5 lakh premature deaths due to pollution of all types — including 16.7 lakh fatalities caused by air pollution — in 2019, … Pollution led to World’s Highest Premature Deaths in India in 2019Read more
Pedestrian Deaths Spike in U.S. as Reckless Driving Surges
After a festive evening spent viewing a display of holiday lights, Aditya Bhattacharya and his family were crossing a street to head home. Then a … Pedestrian Deaths Spike in U.S. as Reckless Driving SurgesRead more