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Coronavirus: Which Countries Are Most Affected?

March 5, 2020

The number of those infected by COVID-19 in Mainland China reported an increase, now with a total of 80,270 confirmed cases, reversing a three-day decline in numbers. The uptick of…

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Why So Many Epidemics Originate In Asia And Africa – And Why We Can Expect More

March 4, 2020

The coronavirus disease, known as COVID-19, is a frightening reminder of the imminent global threat posed by emerging infectious diseases. Although epidemics have arisen during all of human history, they…

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5 Skilled Industrial Trades Needed In The City

March 4, 2020

A skilled trade is a job which requires specialist knowledge and skills obtained through training at a college, technical school and sometimes an apprenticeship. There are many types of skilled…

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Plans To Fight Coronavirus Must Pay Attention To The Environment

March 1, 2020

The rapid onset and spread of coronavirus is proving to be a huge challenge for public health officials across the world. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Some cause…

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What Are Viruses Anyway, And Why Do They Make Us So Sick? 5 Questions Answered

February 28, 2020

You may sometimes have felt like you “have come down with a virus,” meaning that you became sick from being exposed to something that could have been a virus. In…

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Does Democracy Lead To Better Health?

February 27, 2020

A released report from V-Dem reveals a rather interesting insight on the global state of health. From their data analysis, it appears that democracies win against autocracies when it comes…

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Coronavirus: We Need To Start Preparing For The Next Viral Outbreak Now

February 26, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak is officially a crisis – let’s not waste it. Undeniably, the international community is taking the matter very seriously, as it should given that the death total…

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Is Your City Making You Fat? How Urban Planning Can Address The Obesity Epidemic

February 24, 2020

New disease outbreaks, like the novel coronavirus that recently emerged in China’s Hubei province, generate headlines and attention. Meanwhile, however, Americans face a slower but much more pervasive health crisis:…

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Jobs Of Tomorrow: Mapping Opportunity In The New Economy

February 19, 2020

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is not only producing innovations that improve human lives, it is also creating new jobs. A shift in demand and priorities are creating a space for…

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Outbreaks Like Coronavirus Start In And Spread From The Edges Of Cities

February 18, 2020

Emerging infectious disease has much to do with how and where we live. The ongoing coronavirus is an example of the close relationships between urban development and new or re-emerging…

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