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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Mobile data deleted, laptop broken, and 12th-grade student shot himself

An 18-year-old student from Greater Noida committed suicide with his father's licensed pistol after reportedly deleting data from his mobile and breaking his laptop.

Mar 1 • 17:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Acre is among the states with an increase in severe cases of flu-like syndromes, says Fiocruz

Acre has seen an increase in severe cases of Acute Severe Respiratory Syndrome (SRAG), according to data from Fiocruz's InfoGripe Bulletin.

Feb 28 • 12:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Rising Heat: The Data That Can Be Revealed by Urine and That We Must Address As Soon As Possible in Summer

Dr. Norberto Debbag emphasizes the importance of urine color as a key indicator of hydration levels during intense heat, highlighting the risks of dehydration.

Feb 28 • 11:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Data Breach in France Again, Millions of Health Records Hacked

A massive data breach has compromised the health records of over 15 million individuals in France, with information about notable political figures now available online.

Feb 27 • 22:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Ülar Allas and Tanel Tenson: Antibiotic Resistance Threatens the Future of Medicine

The article discusses the significant threat of antibiotic resistance to future medical practices, highlighting the importance of coordinated global surveillance data.

Feb 27 • 22:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Hackers stole medical data and information of 15 million citizens in France

The French Ministry of Health announced that hackers breached administrative records and medical notes of over 15 million individuals.

Feb 27 • 20:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

9000 PLN minimum wage for this group. Increase comes into effect on July 1, 2026

The minimum wage for public health workers in Poland, including psychologists, is set to rise starting July 1, 2026, based on last year's average wage data.

Feb 27 • 18:41 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Rising anger in Africa over 'lopsided' US health funding agreements

There is increasing frustration in Africa regarding inequitable health funding agreements being negotiated with the United States, particularly over conditions related to data sharing.

Feb 27 • 14:37 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

MEASLES IN LONDON ⟩ Leaked report: the situation is much worse than official data

A leaked internal report reveals that the measles outbreak in a North London school has affected 34 children in just three weeks, indicating a much graver situation than official public data suggests.

Feb 27 • 09:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

DR Congo Signs $1.2bn US Health Deal As Zambia and Zimbabwe Walk Away

The Democratic Republic of Congo has entered into a $1.2 billion health partnership with the United States, while Zambia and Zimbabwe opt out due to concerns over health data sovereignty.

Feb 27 • 08:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Rising anger over ‘lop-sided’ and ‘immoral’ US health funding pacts with African countries

African countries are expressing outrage over perceived inequities in US health funding agreements that demand sharing of biological resources and data.

Feb 27 • 07:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Harmfulness of Social Media Has Finally Come to Light. Platforms Have Lied for Years

A report reveals that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has hidden damaging data regarding the harmful effects of its platforms for years.

Feb 27 • 05:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

How healthy is your hometown? The new tool from the Health Development Institute provides the answer

The Health Development Institute has created 12 new dynamic data dashboards to improve the accessibility of health data in Estonia.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Zimbabwe backs out of ‘lopsided’ US health deal

Zimbabwe has withdrawn from a proposed health funding agreement with the United States, denouncing the deal as unequal and requiring the sharing of sensitive health information.

Feb 26 • 12:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Does Prohibition Pay Off? Data from Major Cities Surprises

A report highlights the significant economic and social costs associated with alcohol consumption in Poland, estimating that these costs could exceed 100 billion PLN by 2026.

Feb 26 • 03:12 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Zimbabwe walks away from $367M US health deal over sovereignty concerns

Zimbabwe has withdrawn from negotiations for a $367 million health aid deal with the US due to concerns over national sovereignty and control over health data.

Feb 25 • 14:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Health Department of DF calls SUS users to update registration data

The Health Department of the Federal District urges users of the Unified Health System (SUS) to update their registration details to improve communication and service efficiency.

Feb 25 • 11:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Data from Inca shows that women will be the majority in thyroid cancer cases

In Brazil, projections indicate that women will constitute the largest number of new thyroid cancer cases from 2026-2028, attributed to both hormonal factors and increased health awareness among women.

Feb 25 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Guarantor blocks Amazon. "It has filed its employees"

Italy's data protection authority has blocked Amazon from processing the personal data of over 1,800 workers due to illicit information collection about their health and personal lives.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Almost 30% of damages related to AI involve mental health, survey shows

A recent survey reveals that nearly 30% of damages stemming from artificial intelligence usage directly impact individuals' psychological well-being.

Feb 25 • 02:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Health and personal data of workers, the Authority against Amazon: 'Stop the categorization'

Italy's Privacy Authority has urgently intervened to stop Amazon from storing sensitive health and personal data about its employees.

Feb 24 • 18:09 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Genetic Data, Technological Determinism and Patient Privacy

The article discusses the implications of precision medicine, emphasizing the integration of genetic data and advanced technologies to improve disease prediction and treatment.

Feb 24 • 14:26 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: From Paper to Pixels - Driving the Digital Transformation of Community Health Services in Eswatini

Eswatini's Ministry of Health is digitizing community health services with the introduction of an electronic reporting system to improve efficiency and data accuracy.

Feb 24 • 10:03 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Transport costs and data gaps hindering Lassa fever response - NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention highlights that high transportation costs and data issues are impacting the response to Lassa fever cases in Nigeria.

Feb 23 • 11:01 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Novo Nordisk Stock Falls After New Data on Weight Loss Hope

Novo Nordisk's stock drops following the release of new study data on the company's weight loss drug, Cagrisema, which showed a 23% weight loss over 84 weeks.

Feb 23 • 10:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Woman wanted to prohibit the use of sensitive information in research - Administrative court rejected the complaint

A woman attempted to prevent the use of her personal data in a health research project but was denied by the Helsinki Administrative Court.

Feb 22 • 18:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] The ‘Emergency Patient Transport System’ is being reformed… The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Fire Agency have different data aggregation

The South Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Fire Agency have reported significantly different numbers regarding emergency patient transports, revealing a lack of coordination in their operations.

Feb 22 • 13:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Electronic Patient File: Clinics Hesitate with the Virtual Patient File

Many clinics in Germany are struggling to implement the electronic patient file (ePA) mandated in health digitization efforts, resulting in minimal patient data being uploaded despite theoretical access for patients and doctors.

Feb 22 • 12:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The Body Under Algorithmic Surveillance: How Technology is Changing Our Relationship with Health?

The article examines how digital technology, particularly smart devices and applications, is transforming people's awareness and management of their health through data analytics.

Feb 22 • 04:20 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

AI Analysis of 550,000 Cats Reveals Disease Risks by Breed - Canadian Research Team

A Canadian research team used AI to analyze data from 550,000 cats, revealing that disease risk varies by breed.

Feb 21 • 22:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
World

The USA Leaves WHO. What Does It Mean When the Next Epidemic Breaks Out?

The United States' departure from the World Health Organization poses significant implications for global health data collection and responses to future epidemics.

Feb 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Bad news for Texas after a massive data leak: 'It was probably the largest leak in US history'

Texas is investigating a massive data breach affecting Conduent Business Services, potentially the largest in U.S. history, which compromised sensitive personal information.

Feb 20 • 17:23 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Namibia: 23 Percent Have No Toilets in Khomas

Over 23% of urban residents in Khomas, Namibia lack access to flushing toilets, as reported in the latest census data.

Feb 20 • 13:39 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

The number of abortions in the United Kingdom has risen to 300,000 / Mothers feel they must be perfectly prepared for motherhood and prefer to choose abortion

The number of abortions in the United Kingdom has significantly increased, reaching a historic high of nearly 300,000, as recent data reveals that one in three pregnancies ends in abortion.

Feb 20 • 08:43 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Can Coffee Affect Dementia Risk: Here's What Scientists Say

New data suggest that regular caffeine consumption may be linked to a lower risk of dementia and a slower decline in cognitive functions.

Feb 18 • 08:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Rising Heat: The Data That Urine Can Reveal and That We Must Address as Soon as Possible in Summer

Doctor Norberto Debbag warns that a simple change in urine color can signal severe health issues during high summer temperatures.

Feb 16 • 10:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

How treatment differs in Czech hospitals. The Ministry has revealed data for the first time

The Czech Ministry of Health has published new data revealing differences in treatment across the country's hospitals for the first time.

Feb 16 • 06:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

How TikTok tracks what you do on the internet even if you don't use the app (and what to do to stop it)

This article discusses how TikTok tracks users across the internet, collecting sensitive information without requiring direct use of the app.

Feb 15 • 11:14 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Social Networks, Their Limitation

The article discusses the dual nature of social networks as both beneficial and detrimental, especially regarding their impact on children under 16.

Feb 15 • 10:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

How accurate are heart rate data provided by smartwatches and smart rings? We tested them, and the results were disappointing

A test reveals the disappointing accuracy of heart rate data from various smartwatches and smart rings.

Feb 13 • 11:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Missing MS Disease Diagnoses Reveal Major Errors in Health Care Funding - 'This is the Wild West'

The investigation by Finnish specialists reveals significant discrepancies in funding allocations due to missing diagnostic data for multiple sclerosis patients, suggesting systemic flaws in the welfare region's financing structure.

Feb 13 • 09:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

NHS deal with AI firm Palantir called into question after officials’ concerns revealed

Health officials in the UK have raised concerns about the reputational implications of a £330m contract with AI firm Palantir, impacting the implementation of an AI data platform for the NHS.

Feb 12 • 19:49 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

New Study: Smart Underwear Measures Flatulence Frequency

A new US study using smart underwear has revealed surprising data about the frequency of flatulence experienced by humans daily.

Feb 12 • 19:13 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Life & Tech

A System that Automatically Selects Moving Songs to Reduce Difficulties in Life

A team from Keio University has developed a new system that automatically selects personalized, emotionally impactful songs using brainwave data to help alleviate the struggles faced by young people.

Feb 12 • 02:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

SPKC: The spread of respiratory syncytial virus is increasing in Latvia - infants are especially at risk

In Latvia, the spread of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is on the rise, particularly among infants under four years old, as indicated by recent monitoring data.

Feb 11 • 13:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC expert says Tesco and Boots loyalty card data could help diagnose cancer early

A BBC expert discusses a study suggesting that loyalty card data from Tesco and Boots may help in early cancer diagnosis.

Feb 11 • 12:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

States must lead Nigeria’s digital health transition

Nigeria is making strides toward a structured digital health system with the federal government's initiatives and early state-level implementations.

Feb 11 • 01:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

New data on obesity: Increases the risk for serious infectious diseases

A new study published in The Lancet reveals that obesity significantly heightens the risk of hospitalization and death from various common infections.

Feb 10 • 20:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

GPs hand over patient data in move that will ‘transform our understanding of disease’

UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has mandated GPs to share anonymised patient data with approved research, aiming to revolutionize the understanding of several common diseases.

Feb 10 • 18:10 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

More than 80 percent of GP visits bulk-billed, according to new data

New government data shows that bulk-billing rates for GP visits in Australia have increased to over 81 percent following a multi-billion-dollar health policy commitment.

Feb 10 • 11:31 UTC

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