WHO Report: Over 6 Billion Protected by Anti-Tobacco Policies, but Critical Gaps Remain
WHO report DUBLIN — The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its 2025 Global Tobacco Epidemic report, revealing that 6.1 billion people—three-quarters of the world’s population—are now covered by at least one major tobacco control policy. This…
The Ultimate Guide to Solar Protection: Lotions and Fabrics
Compiled by The Meridian Herald, based on original reporting by Nancy Redd and Sarah Gannett for The New York Times. While shielding yourself from intense UV radiation is essential, navigating the market for protection can be overwhelming. According to…
White House Seeks $1.4 Billion to Combat Ebola Outbreak
Compiled by Anette Schwarz, with reporting from Reuters. Image: BY Gani Nurhakim UNSPLASH The Trump administration is preparing to request over $1.4 billion in emergency supplemental funding from Congress to contain the escalating Ebola crisis, according…
One of the Atlantic Ocean’s Key Systems is Dangerously Weakening: Central Europe May Also Feel Its Effects
By Anette Schwarz headline image: by roxanne-desgagnes on unsplash The Atlantic Ocean’s most important circulation system could be weakening significantly faster than climate models previously indicated. A recent international study published in…