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DFace NewsA new study argues that our approach to the dangers nature poses to people needs rethinking. The scale is substantial: animal-transmitted diseases cause more than 700,000 deaths annually, snakebites kill up to 500,000 people each year, and pests cost an estimated $220 billion in crop losses. The researchers frame these hazards alongside the benefits ecosystems provide, rather than as a separate pr…
Source: Phys.org
DFace NewsEfforts to improve air quality must address a complex mix of sources, including emissions from busy ports, industrial pollution, traffic, heating, and dust. Authorities in Turkey and Uzbekistan are each pursuing distinct strategies to reduce these emissions and enhance their understanding of local air conditions. This work highlights the varied challenges cities and nations face in managing pollut…
Source: Euronews
DFace NewsMeasles cases are accelerating in the United States, with confirmed infections now double the number from last year. In response, some parents are choosing to give their children the second dose of the MMR vaccine sooner, which can be given as soon as four weeks after the first. This accelerated timeline aligns with recommendations in countries like Germany, the United Kingdom, and France, and the…
Source: The Guardian
DFace NewsIf you enjoy a glass of wine or a beer most evenings, a large new study suggests that habit may carry more danger than previously assumed. Researchers found that consuming just two alcoholic drinks per day is associated with a 1 in 25 lifetime risk of dying from an alcohol-related cause. The study also detected no meaningful overall health benefits from alcohol, and the risks climb steadily as con…
Source: ScienceDaily
DFace NewsIf you live on the West Coast, this flu season is starting earlier than usual. California's flu test positivity rate has hit 9.65%, far above the typical 1% seen in early October. Health experts are stressing the importance of the annual vaccine, and a mutation of the H1N1 influenza A strain has been noted. Flu activity usually doesn't ramp up until December, peaking in February, so this…
Source: The Guardian
