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Paxlovid Cuts Covid Death Risk. But Useage is Low --studies

Fri, 2024-01-05 16:22 — mike kraft

As Covid rises again, killing about 1,500 Americans each week, medical researchers are trying to understand why so few people are taking Paxlovid, a medicine that is stunningly effective in preventing severe illness and death from the disease.

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Climate change has forced millions to flee their homes, especially in Asia

Fri, 2024-01-05 15:47 — mike kraft

As the number of climate disasters increase, more people are also being forced to flee their homes, especially in Asia.
A record 32.6 million internal displacements were associated with disasters in 2022 — more than the 28.3 million displaced by conflict and violence that same year.
Four of the top five countries with the highest number of new internal displacements due to disasters in 2022 were in Asia.
As the number of climate disasters increase, more people are being forced to flee their homes, especially in Asia.

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Climate change issues are hurting kid's mental health--study

Thu, 2024-01-04 17:59 — mike kraft

Climate change is hurting kids’ mental health, report finds » Yale Climate Connections They’re vulnerable even if they haven’t directly experienced a disaster. YCC Team Yale Climate Connections

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Long COVID: CDC death date in U.S.; why it is a curse in low income nations

Thu, 2024-01-04 16:54 — mike kraft

Long COVID Has Caused Thousands of US Deaths: New CDC Data Fresh estimates from the CDC show a growing death tally from long COVID —– with numbers expected to increase as diagnostic expertise improves. Lisa Rapaport Medscape

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With a triple threat of respiratory illnesses; advice on how to avoid getting sick

Thu, 2024-01-04 16:23 — mike kraft

Health officials are monitoring a triple threat of respiratory illnesses. Here's how to avoid getting sick The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking the spread of the flu, RSV and COVID-19 this winter. CBS News

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2024 climate scientists predictions for global warming

Wed, 2024-01-03 16:53 — mike kraft

What climate scientists are predicting for the globe in 2024 The last time the El Niño climate pattern neared its peak, it pushed the planet to record warmth in 2016. Scott Dance The Washington Post

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Covid-19 is 'still a pandemic' --WHO and its policy briefs link

Wed, 2024-01-03 16:15 — mike kraft

Covid-19 is 'still a pandemic' says World Health Organization We are not out of the woods just yet, with regards to Covid Rudi Kinsella Irish Star

The World Health Organization (WHO) has shared its reasoning as to why they are still classing Covid-19 as an ongoing pandmeic.

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Clean energy: Wind, solar and batteries grow despite economic challenges

Wed, 2024-01-03 00:09 — mike kraft

The year in clean energy: Wind, solar and batteries grow despite economic challenges Led by new solar power, the world added renewable energy at breakneck speed in 2023, a trend that if amplified will help Earth turn away from fossil fuels and prevent severe warming and its effects. AP News

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Opinion: COVID-19 has tested us. Will we be ready for the next pandemic?

Wed, 2024-01-03 00:02 — mike kraft

COVID-19 has tested us. Will we be ready for the next pandemic? An infectious disease expert with insider access gives his take on what we did well, what we need to fix, and how to prepare for future outbreaks. Science

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COVID, flu severity similar, but Omicron BA.5 patients more likely to die--study

Tue, 2024-01-02 23:51 — mike kraft

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