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City fires are likely to increase with climate change--study

Wed, 2025-03-05 12:31 — mike kraft
City fires are likely to increase with climate change, modeling study warns The frequency of some types of fires in cities as a result of climate change is projected to increase in the coming decades, according to a modeling study published in Nature Cities. The findings are ... Nature Publishing Group Phys.org

... The findings are based on data from 2,847 cities in 20 countries and could be useful for future urban planning and emergency response strategies.

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Deadly H5N1 bird flu strain has hit all but 1 continent, Australia

Wed, 2025-03-05 09:47 — mike kraft
Deadly H5N1 bird flu strain has hit all but 1 continent Australia saw small outbreaks of other strains of bird flu in recent months and managed to "close those down," expert says. Rebecca Falconer Axios
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The varying impact of school closures on COVID infections in various countries--Australian study

Thu, 2025-02-06 12:01 — mike kraft
Modeling study shows school closures' varied impact on COVID-19 outcomes across 74 countries School closures reduced the impact of COVID-19 in most countries but had negative effects in some, Monash University-led research encompassing 74 countries has found. Monash University Medical Xpress
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Wildfires: ‘Planning for the Unprecedented’ Is Crucial, Experts Say

Mon, 2025-01-13 09:42 — mike kraft
As Wildfires Threaten Urban Areas Like Los Angeles, ‘Planning for the Unprecedented’ Is Crucial, Experts Say - Inside Climate News As fires rage on in Los Angeles County, communities struggle to evacuate. Here’s what everyone should know as fire risks worsen nationwide. Kiley Price Inside Climate News
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The Driving Factor Behind Long COVID May Have Been Identified --studies

Mon, 2024-12-02 09:57 — mike kraft
Mysterious Driving Factor Behind Long COVID May Have Been Identified A persistent form of infection? The Conversation ScienceAlert

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Why long COVID inflammation damages heart cells --Australian study

Tue, 2024-11-05 10:14 — mike kraft
Long COVID inflammation damages heart cells - Earth.com Long COVID inflammation linked to heart damage, as blood analysis reveals elevated cytokines impacting heart cells. Earth.com

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Often referred to as “long COVID,” the condition is marked by an array of recurring symptoms, including chest pain and heart palpitations.

But why do these symptoms persist? Recent research by the University of Queensland (UQ) offers profound insights.

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Australia’s pandemic plans called ‘grossly inadequate’, pointing to lessons learned--government inquiry

Tue, 2024-10-29 10:57 — mike kraft
Australia’s pandemic plans were ‘grossly inadequate’, an inquiry has found. What lessons can be learned? Initiated by the Albanese government in 2023, the 866-page report finds people still feel ‘resentment about what they lost’ during pandemic lockdowns The Guardian
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Flu vaccine lowered risk of hospitalization in Southern Hemisphere by 35% , lower than in past -- CDC

Mon, 2024-10-07 10:08 — mike kraft
Flu vaccine lowered risk of hospitalization in Southern Hemisphere by 35%: CDC This year's flu vaccine reduced the risk of hospitalization in the Southern Hemisphere but wasn't as effective as the one used in the prior season, a new CDC study found. ABC News ABC News
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U.S. ranks last on key health care measures compared with other high-income nations

Thu, 2024-09-19 10:50 — mike kraft
US ranks last on key health care measures compared with other high-income nations, despite spending the most, report says | CNN The US spends more on health care than any other high-income country, but a new report suggests that “Americans are sicker, die younger and struggle to afford essential health care.” Jacqueline Howard CNN

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COVID more severe, longer-lasting than other respiratory diseases --new study

Tue, 2024-09-10 10:10 — mike kraft
New report: COVID more severe, longer-lasting than other respiratory diseases Healthcare workers (HCWs) with COVID-19 had more severe symptoms that lasted longer than those with other respiratory diseases, and a higher proportion met the World Health Organization (WHO) or UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) definitions of long COVID, according to a report published in Viruses and Viral Diseases. CIDRAP

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