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Some Kid on TikTok Spread a Hoax About World Health Crises for Clout
Plenty of people believed the stunt thanks to surging coronavirus fears—which the video's creator later said was his Big Point About Society, though most viewers probably missed that part.
China Reported 1,700 New Cases of Coronavirus in a Single Day
Experts warn that infection levels will continue to rise rapidly for weeks, if not months.
China Just Quarantined the City at the Heart of the New Coronavirus Outbreak
They've canceled planes and trains out of Wuhan, a city of 11 million people.
China’s Coronavirus Has Already Killed 9 People and Infected Almost 500. Now It’s Mutating.
"Basically, do not go to Wuhan. And those in Wuhan please do not leave the city."
What We Know About China’s Mysterious Coronavirus
The virus, which can spread between humans, has killed at least four people.
The Hidden Mental Health Costs of Climate Change
A new report from the World Health Organization warns that the climate crisis is already spreading disease, and could also trigger anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
The Second-Deadliest Outbreak of Ebola Ever is About to Spread to a Third Country
A second case in the Congolese border city Goma is raising fears the outbreak will spread into Rwanda.
WHO Says the Problem With Child Screen Time Isn't the Screens, It's Being Sedentary
The new World Health Organization guidelines for children under five recommend limiting screen time—only if it means kids are sedentary for more than an hour.
This is how worried you should be about the measles outbreak
“It’s like the Febreeze of diseases," one expert said.
Air Pollution Killed 600,000 Children in 2016, According to WHO Report
The World Health Organization found that 1.8 billion people under 15 are at risk of respiratory infections due to contaminated air.
Why Did the Trump Administration Oppose a Global Breastfeeding Initiative?
Government delegates thought the resolution would pass without a hitch before U.S. officials reportedly threatened at least one country with sanctions if they didn't remove pro-breastfeeding language.
In Delhi's Gaming Dens, No One's Addicted Except the Other Guy
These gamers are willing to sacrifice family, relationships and classes for the good of the clan.