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Egypt sugary drink tax could save $1.8 billion in healthcare costs

Egypt sugary drink tax could save $1.8 billion in healthcare costs

A new modelling study suggests a targeted excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages in Egypt could avert hundreds of thousands of cases of obesity and diabetes.

Health ·21 Jul 2026, 08:02 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
US dementia death rates remain above pre-pandemic levels through 2022

US dementia death rates remain above pre-pandemic levels through 2022

Data from the National Center for Health Statistics shows dementia death rates have not yet returned to 2019 levels, highlighting significant gender and racial disparities.

Health ·28 Jun 2026, 03:02 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
US dementia costs reach $818 billion, exceeding cancer and heart disease

US dementia costs reach $818 billion, exceeding cancer and heart disease

A new study reveals the staggering economic burden of Alzheimer's and related dementias, with costs projected to reach nearly $1 trillion by 2050.

Health ·27 Jun 2026, 22:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read