The Shingrix vaccine, used against shingles, has been associated with a 12% reduction in the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke among vaccinated individuals, suggesting that vaccination could prevent thousands of deaths annually and could have a similar impact to antihypertensive medications, according to a study conducted on 70,000 adults in the USA. (translated)
This summer has brought over 35,000 excess deaths in Europe due to extreme heatwaves, with the most affected countries being Germany, France, and Spain, and experts estimate that the toll will continue to rise as data from the coming months is compiled. (translated)
The consecutive heatwaves that hit Europe in the summer of 2026 led to the death of at least 35,000 Europeans, with a final toll that could be much higher, especially in Germany, France, and Spain, where record temperatures caused unprecedented heat-related deaths. (translated)
Germany reported approximately 14,000 deaths due to the heatwave this summer, a record number that surpasses the toll from 2018, and two other European countries, France and Spain, also recorded a significant number of deaths related to extreme temperatures. (translated)
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains uncontrolled, with nearly 5,000 infections and over 2,300 deaths reported, and the World Health Organization (WHO) warns of the increased risk of international spread, calling for government cooperation to intensify efforts to combat the virus. (translated)
The article analyzes the devastating periods of heatwaves and drought in European history, focusing on the years 1473, 1540, and 1757, which had tragic consequences on the population, including mass deaths and crop destruction, highlighting how extreme climatic conditions turned the Danube into places where it could be crossed on foot. (translated)
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached over 5,000 confirmed cases and nearly 2,400 deaths, with a mortality rate of 47.4%, and authorities warn that the actual number of infections could be much higher, while the epidemic is caused by the Bundibugyo strain for which there is still no vaccine or specific treatment. (translated)
According to the independent publication Mediazona, in collaboration with the BBC, by August 13, 2026, the identities of 239,354 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine since February 24, 2022, have been confirmed, but the actual number could be significantly higher due to the difficulties in verifying deaths. (translated)
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become the deadliest in the country's history, causing more than 2,300 deaths in just three months and surpassing the previous toll from 2018-2020, against the backdrop of rapid spread and a lack of sufficient intervention measures. (translated)
The devastating fires in Europe continue to take victims, with two deaths reported in Greece and huge flames threatening areas in Belgium, where hundreds of firefighters and volunteers are fighting to control the fire in a nature reserve. (translated)
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake occurred off the coast of Indonesia, causing at least two deaths, damaging several buildings, and generating some small tsunami waves, according to local authorities. (translated)
A recent report from California revealed an alarming increase in cases of silicosis, a fatal lung disease, among workers who manufacture quartz countertops, with 31 deaths and nearly 600 illnesses recorded between 2019 and 2026, which has led to calls for stricter regulations and a ban similar to the one implemented in Australia. (translated)
In July 2026, the UN reported the highest death and injury toll among civilians in Ukraine, with 3,047 victims, including 437 deaths, marking a significant increase compared to previous months, and the trend of escalating violence has led to reports of more devastating attacks, especially in the capital, Kyiv. (translated)
The authorities in Greece have issued an alert due to the rapid spread of the West Nile virus, recording 45 new cases and 9 deaths in recent weeks, mostly among people over the age of 65, suggesting a serious epidemiological situation, especially in the Attica region. (translated)
Europe is warming twice as fast as the rest of the world due to changes in weather patterns, accelerated Arctic warming, reduced snow cover, and decreased air pollution, and the effects of the climate crisis are becoming increasingly severe, with heatwaves causing tens of thousands of deaths. (translated)
The article explores the reasons why Europe is warming twice as fast as the rest of the world, emphasizing that this climate crisis has led to deadly consequences, including tens of thousands of deaths caused by heatwaves in the summer of 2026. (translated)
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has caused over 2,000 deaths, becoming the fastest such epidemic in history, with the number of cases exceeding 4,381 and a mortality rate of approximately 45.9%, in the context of difficulties in accessing treatments and the challenges posed by conflicts in the area. (translated)
Following the 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia, the death toll has exceeded 180, with most of the victims in the cities of Cali and Pereira, and rescue teams continue their search in a situation complicated by multiple aftershocks and dozens of destroyed buildings. (translated)
England is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, having already achieved a treatment target of 80% of known cases, and the incidence of deaths caused by the virus has decreased by 36% over the past decade. (translated)
UN experts reported that over 1,200 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire in October 2025, with a majority of deaths occurring in densely populated areas, highlighting the precarious conditions of humanitarian aid. (translated)
