Health News Digest: Bill Gates and Saving The World

Tina Carmillia | Soon Heng

31-Jan-17 16:00

Health News Digest: Bill Gates and Saving The World

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We discuss the latest in health news. Bill Gates launched the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations recently, and we find out why. We also encourage our listeners to pledge to donate their organs after Canadian doctors removed a patient's lungs to save her life - in a world first. Also, find what Soon Heng thinks about overweight cops and dancing with your dogs for your well-being.

0:00 - Intro

3:46 - Bill Gates promotes global health security

10:55 - Doctors removed patient's lungs to save her

14:56 - Fat cops have six months to shed pounds

22:58 - Dogs prefer reggae and soft rock music

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Tags: The Bigger Picture, Health and Living, Antibiotic Resistance, Global Epidemic, Pandemic, Organ Donation, Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Transplant, Organ Transplant, Overweight Police, Obesity, Reggae, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, health news digest

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