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Healthcare news — September 24, 2026

Publications tagged with Healthcare published on September 24, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

7 publications

  1. SocietyAfricaHealthcareBiodiversity

    Typhus Outbreak in Los Angeles

    Los Angeles is grappling with a flea-borne typhus outbreak, with seven people falling ill and six requiring hospitalization in the Wilshire Center area alone. This is the second major outbreak this year, with 109 cases reported countywide since January. The disease is spread by infected fleas commonly found on rats, opossums, and stray cats. Poor sanitation and homeless encampments are believed to contribute to the spread.
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  3. SocietyPublic HealthHealthcareMental Health

    Dolph Lundgren Considered Assisted Suicide During Cancer Battle

    Actor Dolph Lundgren revealed in his memoir that during his cancer treatment, he considered assisted suicide due to his dire condition. He discussed this with his brother Johan. Lundgren was initially diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2015 but was later found to have lung cancer. After a correct diagnosis and treatment, he announced in 2024 that he is cancer-free.
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  4. WorldMiddle EastEarthHealthcare

    91-Year-Old Woman Dies After Monkey Attack in Karnataka

    A 91-year-old woman, Najamunnisa Begum, died after being attacked by a monkey outside her home in Karnataka's Koppal district. The incident was captured on CCTV. The woman was standing near her house when the monkey approached and attacked her, causing her to fall and hit her head. She was initially treated at a private hospital but later succumbed to her injuries.
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  5. SocietyMiddle EastHealthcareGender

    Majority of Moscow Women Ready to Financially Support Partners

    A series of studies reveal that a significant percentage of women in Moscow, ranging from 70% to 74%, are prepared to financially support their male partners during challenging times. This assistance may involve giving up personal expenses such as vacations, dining out, shopping, and even cosmetic procedures. However, some women, around 42%, also emphasize the importance of their partners attempting to resolve financial issues independently.
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  6. WorldEarthHealthcare

    ARVI Cases Surge Across Regions

    Acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) have seen a significant increase across multiple regions. In the Kherson region, cases rose by 42.9%, while the Tambov region experienced a 1.6x increase. Moscow is also witnessing a seasonal rise in ARVI cases, with rhinoviruses being the predominant strain. In Kazakhstan, ARVI cases have surged by over 35,000 in just three days, totaling 87,358 since September 1, 2026.
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  7. WorldSci PolicyHealthcareMental Health

    Modifiable Health Risks Could Boost Global GDP by $16.4 Trillion by 2050

    Addressing behavioral, metabolic, and environmental health risks could generate an estimated $16.4 trillion in annual global GDP uplift by 2050, according to a new whitepaper by Future Health – A Global Initiative by Abu Dhabi, the McKinsey Health Institute, and Healthy Living at the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. The paper, 'The Future of Healthy Living: A $16.4 Trillion Opportunity', was released at the UNGA 81 in New York. It outlines a five-step approach for governments to enhance healthy living patterns and avoid losing 1.5 billion years of life due to disease or disability.
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