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Food meets health: Why the world needs a ‘metabolic reset’
We need fundamental changes to the way we engineer foods, with metabolic health as the industry’s North Star.
United States
Americans lost more years of life to COVID-19 in 2020 than to all accidents combined in a typical year
600,000 Americans have died of COVID-19 since the coronavirus pandemic outbreak began, equating to 5.5 million years of lost life years in 2020 alone.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 23 June
Top stories: India says new variant is a concern; Restrictions raised in Wellington, New Zealand; AstraZeneca says its vaccine is effective against Delta and Kappa variants.
Cities and Urbanization
How to improve urban health: Lessons from cities around the world
The many positives of cities can sometimes mask the huge health inequalities that exist within them. These places are tackling the issue and offering lessons for other cities.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 22 June
Top stories: India ramps up COVID-19 vaccination drive; Low- and middle-income countries running out of doses; World Bank and African Union to work together to expand vaccine access.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 21 June
Top stories: Delta variant becoming globally dominant variant: WHO; China passes 1 billion vaccine doses; Brazil has passed half a million COVID-19 cases.
COVID-19
Keeping pace: American spending on cycling continues amidst pandemic
In America and around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic suspended a number of public transport services, making citizens invest in cycling and bicycles.
Vaccination
Study: Most people support sharing vaccines with other countries
Between 48% and 56% of people in wealthy countries support donating part of their country's vaccine stockpile across the world, according to a new study.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 18 June
Top stories: US administers over 314 million doses, antibody screening could provide more doses for countries in need and UK offers vaccines to all adults.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 17 June
Top stories: UK records highest number of cases since February; Ukraine sets vaccination record; Taj Mahal reopens to visitors in India.
Global Health
The G7's vaccine pledge is a 'big help', but what about distribution and delivery?
About 11 billion doses are needed to vaccinate enough of the world to achieve herd immunity. Serious challenges remain in terms of distribution and delivery.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 16 June
Top stories: Nigeria restarts first vaccine doses; Israel lifts requirement for indoor mask wearing; COVID-19 state of emergency lifted in Slovenia.
Mental Health
This is how much mental health costs in relation to GDP across Europe
Data published by the OECD shows that mental health care has been neglected and underfunded within Europe for years.
Global Health
Bye, bye, baby? Birthrates are declining globally – here's why it matters
COVID-19 is driving birthrates down globally – but it's not the only thing behind the global fertility decline. Here's what's happening and why it matters.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 15 June
Top stories: United States passes 600,000 COVID-19 deaths; WHO warning on cases and deaths in Africa; Novavax reports its COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective.