Brazil launched a dengue fever immunization campaign Friday, becoming the first country in the world to provide the vaccine through its public health system as it deals with a surge in cases.
Feb 10, 2024
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In recent weeks a series of measles alerts have been issued around Australia, including in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland, after the identification of a small number of cases in travelers returning from overseas.
Jan 31, 2024
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Protecting yourself and family from mosquito bites can be challenging, especially in this hot and humid weather. Protests from young children and fears about topical insect repellents drive some to try alternatives such as ...
Jan 18, 2024
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With COVID outbreaks being whipped up for a fifth year, testing has emerged as a source of frustration once again.
Jan 18, 2024
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A new report from the UCL Institute of Health Equity (IHE) has confirmed that a million people in 90% of areas in England lived shorter lives than they should have between 2011 and the start of the pandemic.
Jan 8, 2024
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Marine Corps veteran Ron Winters clearly recalls his doctor's sobering assessment of his bladder cancer diagnosis in August 2022.
Jan 4, 2024
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Sun exposure can accelerate aging, cause skin burns, erythema (a skin reaction), skin cancer, melasmas (or sun spots) and other forms of hyperpigmentation—all triggered by solar ultraviolet radiation.
Dec 20, 2023
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Since 2010, the number of people with obesity in Denmark has doubled, while other countries have seen an even greater increase. But what started this, and what is driving it? Professor Emeritus Thorkild I. A. Sørensen outlines ...
Dec 18, 2023
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Croatia was struggling to contain a whooping cough epidemic that health officials said Wednesday was due in part to a drop in inoculation rates linked to the growth of the anti-vaccine movement.
Nov 29, 2023
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A study led by the Department of Physical Education and Sports at the University of Granada (UGR) has shown that activity wristbands can be an effective tool as a motivational strategy to promote changes in sedentary habits ...
Nov 28, 2023
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