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Polluted air weakens, but does not erase, benefits of regular exercise, study finds
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A large-scale international study has found that long-term exposure to fine particulate air pollution substantially reduces the protective effect of regular physical activity against premature death. Drawing on data from more than 1.5 million adults across several countries, the research shows that exercise’s life-extending benefits are markedly weaker in areas with high levels of PM2.5 pollution, underscoring the importance of cleaner air to maximise health gains.
DANE reported 433,678 births in 2025, the lowest in 10 years and a 4.5% drop from 2024. Non-fetal deaths rose 2.8% to 283,378 cases.
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A new report from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health estimates that Europe experienced more than 62,700 heat-related deaths in 2024, marking a significant rise amid escalating climate challenges. The findings, based on advanced epidemiological modeling, highlight the continent's vulnerability to extreme temperatures and underscore the urgent need for adaptive measures. This surge comes despite some progress in heat preparedness since the devastating summer of 2022.