Cartels and cybercrime: A new threat to Latin America
Every time I visit Latin America someone always cracks a joke about not letting myself be kidnapped by drug cartels. However, cartels and paramilitary groups in…
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Allie Nawrat
Allie is a Verdict staff writer. You can reach her at Alexandra.Nawrat@verdict.co.uk
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Depression and obesity: How closely are they linked?
A genomic study conducted by the University of Exeter, UK, and the University of South Australia has found that…
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World Diabetes Day: What is the connection between diabetes and CV conditions?
Diabetes remains among the world’s most serious and pervasive public health issues. According to the World Health Organisation, the…
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World Antibiotic Awareness Week: How can pharma packaging solve the AMR crisis?
As part of its efforts to inform the public about best practice with antibiotics and the risks involved with…
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Movember testicular cancer: Reducing the adverse effects of treatments
Movember was established in 2004 to raise awareness of and funds for health issues affecting men globally. It specifically…
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How Brazil’s ‘Tropical Trump’ has copied the US President’s social media approach
Following a contentious year of campaigning, the first round of the Brazil election for President on 5 October saw…
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World Polio Day: Why we have almost achieved the eradication of polio
World Polio Day was established on the birthday of the creator of the first polio vaccines, Jonas Salk, to…
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World Mental Health Day: Tech tackles anxiety and depression in the workplace
World Mental Health Day is observed on the 10 October every year. It seeks to reflect on progress and…
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World Menopause Month: Moving from HRT to non-hormonal therapies
World Menopause Month, which runs throughout October, raises awareness of menopause and associated disorders and diseases. The standard of…
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