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bird flu, mpox, future of the WHO
The virus was thought to have been introduced by a traveler from Nigeria and had spread to multiple people, including healthcare workers. By the summer of 2023, the virus had…
Women exposed to municipal waste incinerator emissions show small increase in breast milk pollutants
The study conducted by researchers at Imperial College London has shed light…
California bird flu emergency declaration highlights a larger issue
The ongoing outbreak of H5N1 bird flu among the nation’s dairy cattle…
Screening with telephone-based intervention reduces risky alcohol use in Texas study
Researchers from Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin…
Every adult woman should be screened for incontinence
This proactive approach not only prevents future issues but also saves money…
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Wrapped 2024: How Gen-Z Amplified Amapiano This Year
This year marked a significant milestone in the world of…
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How DNA shapes reproductive health, fertility and even life expectancy
Genetic Variations and Reproductive Health: A Comprehensive Review A recent study led by researchers from the University of Oxford's Leverhulme…
How Massachusetts failed to regulate Steward Health Care
The phone call to Steward Health Care chief executive Ralph de la Torre from the state’s top health official came…
Refrigerated raw milk harbors infectious flu virus for 5 days, study finds
Raw milk has long been touted as a natural and nutrient-rich alternative to pasteurized dairy products. However, a recent study…
CDC finds no evidence of bird flu virus in California child
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Thursday that testing of samples taken from a child in California…
U.S. adult obesity rate fell in 2023, as use of GLP-1 meds rose
The U.S. obesity rate has seen a significant decline for the first time in a decade, according to a new…
Bird flu mystery, Syrian doctor on immigration
It's Taylor Swift's birthday, and she's now old enough to run for president of the United States (although that's not…
Broken washing machines at Bara highlight infrastructure decay
The Gauteng health department is facing yet another challenge as the laundry facility at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital (Bara) is…
Exposure to remote wildfire smoke linked to increased medical visits for heart and lung problems
Wildfire smoke has long been known to exacerbate health problems like heart disease, lung conditions, and asthma, but now a…
Syrian physicians like me play a vital role in U.S. health care
When I departed Syria in 2014, my aspiration was to become a U.S.-trained physician. The American dream soon became a…
Analysis challenges claims and understanding of COVID-19-era suicides
The University of Michigan conducted a groundbreaking study on COVID-19-era suicides, delving into the narratives behind the numbers-only data to…