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Recession in 2023? That depends on where you are in the world
While the overall global outlook has deteriorated in 2023, there are variations between regions on the prospects of recession, according to economists.
Financial and Monetary Systems
5 charts that show the impact 2022 had on global development
These World Bank charts show the impact of 2022 on human development. The year will be remembered for war in Europe, inflation, and food and energy crises.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Where is the next COVID variant, pi? A virologist explains why omicron is continuing to dominate
Omicron is the current variant of concern and its continued dominance can largely be explained by its increased capacity to spread between people.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Study reveals how long COVID stems from mild cases in most people
Around 90% of people living with long COVID initially experienced only mild illness with COVID-19, according to a new study across multiple countries.
Wellbeing and Mental Health
COVID can affect your sleep, here's what can help
Around 52% of people who contract COVID suffer from sleep disturbances, often in the form of insomnia. Problems may persist even after recovery.
Financial and Monetary Systems
Fed agrees to slow interest rates and other economy stories you need to read this week
Top economy stories: Fed agrees to slow interest rates; COVID-19 hits China’s services sector; Eurozone business activity contracted less than initially thought.
Wellbeing and Mental Health
Here's how to support children through long COVID
Long COVID can affect children and young people even after a mild infection - but there are ways to manage the symptoms for better quality of life.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Here's how your gut microbiome can affect the severity of COVID-19 infections
The microbiome is made up of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi and viruses that live in the gut and significantly impact our health and wellbeing.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Here's why COVID-19 trends are hard to predict three years into the pandemic
Three years in, COVID-19 trends are still difficult to predict, says an expert - and the next stages of the pandemic will be influenced by people’s behaviour.
Health and Healthcare Systems
These 3 charts show how the COVID-19 pandemic caused US adults psychological distress
At least 41% of US adults experienced high levels of psychological distress at least once since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new survey shows.
Health and Healthcare Systems
COVID 'apathy' could trigger new variant, WHO warns: Here's the health news you need to know this week
Top stories in health this week: A drop in COVID alertness could trigger new variant, WHO warns; US witnesses highest flu hospitalizations in a decade and almost 1 million stillbirths can...
Jobs and the Future of Work
Labour shortages have risen across OECD countries, here's how to plug the gaps
Labour shortages have been on the rise in a number of advanced economies. Various policy options can be considered to make jobs more attractive, say experts.