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New single-dose treatment for sleeping sickness could help eliminate transmission of the disease by 2030

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A new, single-dose, oral treatment for sleeping sickness is as effective as current treatments and could be a key factor in eliminating disease transmission by 2030, suggests a new study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.

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England slips further off-track for smokefree 2030 target

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The UK government is almost a decade behind achieving its target for England to be smokefree by 2030, a new report published by Cancer Research UK reveals.

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African nations commit to ending AIDS in children by 2030

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Twelve African countries on Wednesday spelt out plans for ending AIDS in children by 2030 through an array of HIV testing, treatment and prevention programs.

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For homeless seniors, finding stable housing takes a village — and a lot of luck

NPR Health

/> The number of unhoused seniors is expected to triple by 2030. As rents rise, it becomes tougher to find affordable housing that's accessible for those with medical conditions and disabilities. Image credit: Aaron Bolton)

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Only a modest reduction in added sugar consumption is needed to achieve Healthy People 2030 target

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Reducing caloric intake from added sugars is a Leading Health Indicator in Healthy People 2030, a national public health initiative led by the U.S. of calories from added sugars by 2030. of calories from added sugars by 2030. The researchers report their findings in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

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Involvement in Health-Related Decision Making Among US Adults: Findings from the Health Information National Trends Survey [Population health and epidemiology]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective: To evaluate sociodemographic, medical condition, and medical experience correlates of feeling involved in decisions about health care. weighted), as Healthy People 2030 has a goal to increase the proportion of US adults whose health care providers ‘always’ involve them in health-related decisions.

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Metformin use significantly reduces risk of joint replacement in people with type 2 diabetes

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In the United States, the number of total knee replacement (TKR) and total hip replacement (THR) surgeries is estimated to reach 572 000 per year by 2030. No medications are currently known to prevent or reverse osteoarthritis.