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Against Malaria Foundation Canada (AMFC) Malaria kills 400,000 people and infects more than 200 million each year. Founded in 2006, AMFC buys long-lasting 99% effective mosquito nets that prevent the spread of malaria for up to four years. (even if torn). Around 90% of deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa and 70% of deaths are children […]
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UNITED KINGDOM Higher body weight related to Vel Scientists are keen to understand obesity and now, according to research at U of Exeter, having a genetic variant that disables the SMIMI gene can leads to obesity for an estimated 300,000 people worldwide. Obesity is an imbalance of energy intake and expenditure. When the pendulum swings […]
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Inclusive monitoring: Driving with an intellectual disability in Brazil An initiative called Autoecola Xtraordinaria by Locaaliza, a South American car rental company, is guiding and funding driving lessons for 30 people who live with Down Syndrome and want to get a driver’s license. Funding is available to individuals who are 18 or over, are literate […]
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Can eye exercises eliminate the need for classes? Despite popular beliefs, there is no strong evidence to suggest that any type of eye exercises can alleviate the need for either wearing reading glasses or glasses for distance vision. Of note, prolonged screen time can cause eye stain and dryness so best advice is to follow […]
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Can technology and immigration transform PSW care  When don’t live up to our end of that social contract by ensuring that our elders are cared for when their health and physical care needs peak in a later stage of life, it’s a travesty. Our looming failures are not through lack of empathy or effort. Rather, […]