The World Health Organization (Who) has warned about the increased risk of bird flu transmitting to humans as the virus expands its reach into new species.
Since 2020, an outbreak of the H5N1 strain has resulted in the deaths of millions of birds worldwide. Alarmingly, the virus has also claimed the lives of numerous mammals, such as sea lions, elephant seals and a polar bear.
In addition to the growing concern, the virus has surfaced in 16 herds of cattle in Texas and left experts baffled, as it was previously believed that these animals were not susceptible to infection. This development raises apprehension about the potential for H5N1 to leap into the human population.
Dr. Jeremy Farrar, the Who chief scientist, expressed deep concern at a press conference in Geneva, stating, “This remains, I think, an enormous concern. When you enter the mammalian population, you’re getting closer to humans...
Since 2020, an outbreak of the H5N1 strain has resulted in the deaths of millions of birds worldwide. Alarmingly, the virus has also claimed the lives of numerous mammals, such as sea lions, elephant seals and a polar bear.
In addition to the growing concern, the virus has surfaced in 16 herds of cattle in Texas and left experts baffled, as it was previously believed that these animals were not susceptible to infection. This development raises apprehension about the potential for H5N1 to leap into the human population.
Dr. Jeremy Farrar, the Who chief scientist, expressed deep concern at a press conference in Geneva, stating, “This remains, I think, an enormous concern. When you enter the mammalian population, you’re getting closer to humans...
- 4/27/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Updated Nov. 20 with news of new roles: Sam Altman, who was ousted last Friday as CEO of ChatGPT parent OpenAI, is moving to Microsoft to help lead a new group researching artificial intelligence.
The news was announced in the overnight hours by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, who noted that the company “remains committed” to OpenAI, in which it has amassed a 49% stake. Prior to the abrupt exit of Altman, OpenAI had been in talks for a new round of funding at a valuation of $80 billion, which would rank it as one of the most valuable startups in history.
Greg Brockman, who was demoted as part of Altman’s removal, quit in solidarity with his OpenAI co-founder later Friday. He is joining Altman in the new Microsoft effort, Nadella said. “We look forward to moving quickly to provide them with the resources needed for their success,” the exec posted on X,...
The news was announced in the overnight hours by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, who noted that the company “remains committed” to OpenAI, in which it has amassed a 49% stake. Prior to the abrupt exit of Altman, OpenAI had been in talks for a new round of funding at a valuation of $80 billion, which would rank it as one of the most valuable startups in history.
Greg Brockman, who was demoted as part of Altman’s removal, quit in solidarity with his OpenAI co-founder later Friday. He is joining Altman in the new Microsoft effort, Nadella said. “We look forward to moving quickly to provide them with the resources needed for their success,” the exec posted on X,...
- 11/20/2023
- by Dade Hayes and Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
New Delhi, Jan 8 (Ians) Former World Health Organisation (Who) chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan has been awarded Prof P. Brahmayya Sastry Oration & Dr T. Ravi Raju Excellence Award for her contributions to the healthcare sector.
She was presented the award during the 16th Annual Global Healthcare Summit organised by the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (Aapi) in Visakhapatnam on Friday.
In the last two years, Swaminathan, 63, has been a known face at the international media briefings held by Who to speak on Covid-19, and other global outbreaks like Monkeypox and Ebola.
Stating that the global pandemic is marching on, the world-renowned scientist said, “Of the lessons I have learned since the pandemic began, the most important one is the significance of investing in public health and primary healthcare. Countries that invested in primary healthcare over the past decade or two are reaping the benefits now”.
“Another lesson is...
She was presented the award during the 16th Annual Global Healthcare Summit organised by the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (Aapi) in Visakhapatnam on Friday.
In the last two years, Swaminathan, 63, has been a known face at the international media briefings held by Who to speak on Covid-19, and other global outbreaks like Monkeypox and Ebola.
Stating that the global pandemic is marching on, the world-renowned scientist said, “Of the lessons I have learned since the pandemic began, the most important one is the significance of investing in public health and primary healthcare. Countries that invested in primary healthcare over the past decade or two are reaping the benefits now”.
“Another lesson is...
- 1/8/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
New wreckage from the notorious 1986 Challenger space shuttle disaster was discovered for the first time in over 25 years. The discovery came from an unlikely source: a History Channel series set to premiere later this month.
Titled “The Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters,” the upcoming six-part series follows a team of underwater investigators as they identify wrecks in the western part of the North Atlantic region — where the so-called Bermuda Triangle, known in urban legends as a place where many ships have disappeared, is located. According to The History Channel, during shooting for the series last March, the crew attempted to find the wreckage of a Pbm Martin Mariner Rescue Plane that disappeared in 1945, only to discover a 2o-foot segment of a modern aviation structure in the depths of the water.
After a second dive, the team presented their findings to retired astronaut Bruce Melnick, who identified it as possible wreckage from Challenger.
Titled “The Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters,” the upcoming six-part series follows a team of underwater investigators as they identify wrecks in the western part of the North Atlantic region — where the so-called Bermuda Triangle, known in urban legends as a place where many ships have disappeared, is located. According to The History Channel, during shooting for the series last March, the crew attempted to find the wreckage of a Pbm Martin Mariner Rescue Plane that disappeared in 1945, only to discover a 2o-foot segment of a modern aviation structure in the depths of the water.
After a second dive, the team presented their findings to retired astronaut Bruce Melnick, who identified it as possible wreckage from Challenger.
- 11/10/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Jaipur Oct 19 (Ians) The three-day World Health Summit (Whs) 2022 was held in Berlin from October 16 to 18 under the patronage of the World Health Organization (Who).
The theme of this year’s summit was ‘Finding Solutions for Global Health’.
At the summit, Who’s Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan informed the gathering of the lowest link about ‘Social Communication’ established by Who for health related services and information related to epidemics.
The Whs 2022 aimed to bring together health leaders and policy makers from all parts of the world, along with representatives working in the field of medicine. It also stressed on synergy for global health development and encouraging innovations for the pandemics that may occur in the coming times.
The summit was inaugurated in the presence of Un Secretary General Antonio Guterres, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Who Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and more than 2,000 delegates from more than 100 countries.
The theme of this year’s summit was ‘Finding Solutions for Global Health’.
At the summit, Who’s Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan informed the gathering of the lowest link about ‘Social Communication’ established by Who for health related services and information related to epidemics.
The Whs 2022 aimed to bring together health leaders and policy makers from all parts of the world, along with representatives working in the field of medicine. It also stressed on synergy for global health development and encouraging innovations for the pandemics that may occur in the coming times.
The summit was inaugurated in the presence of Un Secretary General Antonio Guterres, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Who Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and more than 2,000 delegates from more than 100 countries.
- 10/19/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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Forget the meditation cushions and the mindfulness apps — if you’re feeling anxious these days, it may be time to consider adding some CBD to your self-care routine.
Even as waves of Covid-19 variants have ebbed and flowed, so cases of anxiety rose during the pandemic. New data from the American Psychiatric Association last week found that nearly half of all Americans (48%) are anxious about the possibility of getting sick,...
Forget the meditation cushions and the mindfulness apps — if you’re feeling anxious these days, it may be time to consider adding some CBD to your self-care routine.
Even as waves of Covid-19 variants have ebbed and flowed, so cases of anxiety rose during the pandemic. New data from the American Psychiatric Association last week found that nearly half of all Americans (48%) are anxious about the possibility of getting sick,...
- 3/8/2022
- by Tim Chan
- Rollingstone.com
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