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The George Institute for Global Health

Sticking to low-fat dairy may not be the only heart healthy option, study shows

New research amongst the world’s biggest consumers of dairy foods has shown that those with higher intakes of dairy fat - measured by levels of fatty acids..

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08 Nov 2021

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The George Institute for Global Health

Global health community calls for climate action ahead of COP26 to avert “biggest health threat facing humanity”

The George Institute for Global Health has joined more than 300 organizations representing at least 45 million nurses, doctors and health professionals world..

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08 Nov 2021

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The George Institute for Global Health

Counting women in COVID-19 vaccine research

There has been a “positive shift” in inclusive gender practices in COVID-19 vaccine research, but there is still room for improvement, experts say. ..

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08 Nov 2021

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Children's HeartLink

Children’s HeartLink + Heart University Develops Lectures on Heart Care in Low-Income Countries

Children’s HeartLink has been partnering with Heart University, a free education resource on heart disease, to develop a lecture series on pediatric cardia..

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08 Nov 2021

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British Heart Foundation

Ultra-processed food is associated with cardiovascular disease

Weekly consumption of ultra-processed food is linked with an increased risk of heart disease even in those with an otherwise healthy diet, according to resea..

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08 Nov 2021

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Alzheimer's Disease International

The first-hand experiences of dementia diagnosis

People living with dementia and carers from all over the world have shared their experience of the journey to diagnosis for this year's World Alzheimer's Mon..

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08 Nov 2021

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ITU

Bridging the digital divide by 2030

New Partner2Connect coalition advances digital transformation and sustainable development in hardest-to-connect countries &nbsp; ..

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22 Oct 2021

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ITU

Aligning digital with sustainable development

​The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has released a series of reports addressing the latest challenges and opportunities related to global info..

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22 Oct 2021

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UNHCR

Five footballs designed by young artists will raise funds for refugee sports programmes

Today, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, announced the winners of the second annual Youth with Refugees Art Contest, which celebrated the power of sport to bring..

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22 Oct 2021

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UNHCR

UNHCR calls for equal access for refugees to quality mental healthcare

Ahead of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling on the international community to boost quality mental health suppor..

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22 Oct 2021

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United Nations

WHO asks for commitments on maternal and newborn health

Every day, approximately 800 women and 6,700 babies lose their lives around the time of childbirth. In addition, nearly 5,400 babies are stillborn daily, wit..

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22 Oct 2021

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United Nations

Only 1 in 10 people who need palliative care, receive it: WHO

The UN health agency says that global demand for care for people with life threatening illnesses, will continue to grow as populations age and the burden of ..

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22 Oct 2021

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