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Did Elon Musk Sentence Millions to Death by Dismantling USAID?

The study cited by Rep. Ro Khanna as the basis for that claim is statistical nonsense.

Reason

Lancet Results Show Ralinepag Cut Clinical Worsening by 55 Percent in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Published Lancet results show ralinepag reduced clinical worsening in PAH by 55%. The drug is still investigational and not FDA-approved.

Medical Daily

7 Signs Your Anxiety Is Causing Real Physical Health Problems, Not Just Mental Stress

Chest pain that cardiologists can't explainA racing heart, a tight band across the sternum, a sudden stabbing sensation, these are the symptoms that send people to a cardiologist first. When the ECG comes back clean and the stress test shows nothing, the default conclusion is "you're fine." Anxiety-driven chest pain,…

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7 Monsoon Illnesses That Look Like a Mild Fever but Carry a Serious Infection Risk in India

DengueA 2023 report from the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control recorded over 289,000 dengue cases across India in a single year, with the sharpest spikes running from July through October. The fever that arrives with it, sudden, high, accompanied by pain behind the eyes and aching joints, is…

Times Life

What will define Elon Musk’s legacy? Doge cuts to USAID Ebola programs

Experts say cuts have hindered the response to DRC’s Ebola outbreak and resulted in ‘significant numbers’ of deaths

The Guardian - US

Unprecedented images show how Russia is using drones from the war in Ukraine in Africa

Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps, which has replaced the well-known Wagner Group in providing support to the Malian army, are deploying new combat drones in Mali. Frequently found on the frontlines in Ukraine, these drones are now entering the Sahel region – an environment for which they were not…

France 24

Elon Musk Seeks One Name Tied to Aid Cuts; NYT Journalist Responds With Detailed List

Elon Musk disputes claims that USAID cuts led to deaths, challenging critics to name victims. Nicholas Kristof responds with documented cases, highlighting the humanitarian impact of reduced foreign aid.

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Daily Pill Cuts Sleep Apnea Breathing Pauses by 47% in Lancet Clinical Trial, Offering Hope for Alternative Treatment

A Lancet clinical trial of 298 adults with moderate-to-severe sleep apnea found sulthiame reduced breathing interruptions by up to 47% with improved oxygen levels overnight.

Medical Daily

ON THIS DAY: In 2015, we unboxed the Verizon LG Lancet with Windows Phone 8.1, a phone even I forgot about it

A look back at the LG Lancet and the era when Windows Phone 8.1 defined Microsoft’s mobile peak.

Windows Central

Blood test could detect Alzheimer's 'decades before'

Using blood tests to pinpoint changes in the brain "could be incredibly valuable" for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease, researchers say.

AAP

Blood test could detect signs of Alzheimer’s ‘decades before symptoms’ – study

The findings show that Alzheimer’s may be present in midlife and already linked to cognitive differences, researchers said.

Evening Standard

Africa has been managing climate volatility for decades – what the rest of the world can learn from it

The United States’ retreat from aspects of global climate and health leadership has exposed the risk Africa took in relying on external funding for these projects. When the US pulled back on aid, many African programmes and plans that relied on their funding, expertise, or political support had to abruptly…

The Conversation

Raise tax on alcohol and junk food to cut deaths from liver disease, experts say

Report calls for tough action to combat ‘escalating and unsustainable burden’ of liver-related problems in Europe

The Guardian - UK

Investors priced in a 6-week Iraq War, but it lasted 8 years and cost $3 trillion. They’re doing it again

Oil is over $100 per barrel, Iran has a new supreme leader, and the White House has no exit strategy. What does history say?

Fortune

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Giving stem cells in utero to babies with spina bifida boosts quality of life, trial finds

Experimental therapy of applying stem cells during surgery could be ‘major milestone’ in treatment of birth defects

The Guardian - UK

Gaza death toll for first 16 months of war far higher than reported, says peer-reviewed study

Lancet Global Health research suggests more than 75,000 killed in period, 25,000 more than announced at the time

The Conversation

Your body clock matters for brain health in later life – and could even be linked to dementia risk

Inside the body, a 24-hour rhythm, known as the circadian rhythm, quietly coordinates when we sleep, wake, eat and recover. This internal timing system helps keep organs and hormones working in sync. When it becomes disrupted, the effects may extend well beyond poor sleep, with growing evidence suggesting consequences for…

The Guardian - UK

‘One bite and he was hooked’: from Kenya to Nepal, how parents are battling ultra-processed foods

Five families around the world share their struggles to keep their children away from UPFs

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Ultra-processed food linked to harm in every major human organ, study finds

World’s largest scientific review warns consumption of UPFs poses seismic threat to global health and wellbeing

The Guardian - AU

Australia has some of highest consumption rates of ultra-processed foods, researchers say

New series in Lancet medical journal finds UPFs, which make up nearly half the average Australian diet, driving ‘escalating’ burden of many chronic diseases

The Guardian - US

Al Gore wonders if ‘bullying’ Trump prompted Bill Gates to backtrack on climate

Exclusive interview with ex-US vice-president at Cop30 also reveals his hope around much-maligned climate summit

Newslaundry

Govt denies air-death link, but Lancet report says over 17 lakh died in India in 2022

While the Narendra Modi government denies any direct correlation between air pollution and mortality, a Lancet report has said that more than 17 lakh people died in India during 2022 from exposure to PM 2.5. Fossil fuels reportedly played a key role.

The Guardian - UK

Weight-loss drug cuts heart attack risk regardless of kilograms shed, study finds

Semaglutide study suggests such drugs could have wider benefits, though researchers find shrinking waistlines linked to better heart outcomes

The Guardian - UK

Drummond Rennie obituary

Doctor and medical editor who inaugurated the International Congress on Peer Review and Scientific Publication

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of Gaza ceasefire plan

Trump says all hostages to be released and Israel to withdraw troops to an agreed line. Plus, shutdown deadlock deepens

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