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Global Fund: Foreign Aid Shift to Private Capital Risks Progress
The global fight against infectious diseases like HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria faces a critical juncture, as the head of the Global Fund warns that relying too … Read more
France: €58M Healthcare Fraud Ring Busted – Fake Claims & Deceased Doctor
A widespread fraud targeting the French national health insurance system, the Caisse Primaire d’Assurance Maladie (CPAM), has come to light, with investigators estimating losses of €58 … Read more
Mosquito Flight: New 3D Model Reveals How They Hunt Humans
Mosquitoes are consistently ranked among the world’s deadliest animals, responsible for transmitting diseases like dengue fever, Zika virus, and malaria, resulting in over 770,000 deaths annually. … Read more
USDA SNAP Benefits Lawsuit | Nutrition Assistance Changes 2024
Fresh Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging recent changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps. … Read more
Young Thai Women Face Rising Breast & Cervical Cancer Rates
Bangkok – A concerning trend is emerging in Thailand: rising rates of breast cancer and cervical cancer among younger women. Whereas these cancers are traditionally associated … Read more
Doris Cardwell’s Breast Cancer Journey & Blog Updates
The language around cancer is often framed as a battle – “fighting,” “winning,” or “losing.” But for Doris Cardwell, diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer in 2007, … Read more
PET Scan Detects Autoimmune Encephalitis Activity
Detecting autoimmune encephalitis – a rare and often misdiagnosed condition causing brain inflammation – can be challenging. Now, a new study suggests that positron emission tomography … Read more