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Reserchers confirm cost-effectiveness of mass hepatitis C virus screening among persons in custody in Hong Kong
A recent study led by the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), in collaboration with the Correctional Services Department, has demonstrated ...
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World's first solar ambulance is energy independent while delivering health care in Kenya
Student team Solar Team Eindhoven from Eindhoven University of Technology has successfully completed the first practical tests of the solar ambulance Stella Juva in Kenya. The ambulance generates more solar energy than it ...
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Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to 2 new health zones with a total of 60 areas now affected
The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has spread to two new health zones in eastern Congo, with a total of 60 now affected, according to the latest government figures published on Friday.
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Calling the poison center could prevent many ER visits for young kids, research shows
About 65% of young children brought to New Jersey emergency departments for suspected poisoning probably didn't need emergency care and could have stayed home if their families had called poison control before rushing to ...
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Congo begins vaccinations to fight the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history
Congo on Thursday began vaccinating people against Ebola as health authorities work to slow the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease in history.
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Temperature extremes can increase risk of heart failure hospitalization, study shows
Heart failure hospitalization risk increases after short-term exposure to cold spells, lower ambient temperatures and higher ambient temperatures, according to a study published in JACC and presented at ESC Congress 2026. ...
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Cell therapy substantially reduces severe rheumatoid arthritis in first clinical trial
Immunotherapies such as CAR T-cell therapy are used primarily to treat cancer. In the future, these patient-specific therapies, manufactured from patients' own immune cells, could also help cure autoimmune diseases. Six patients ...
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Pre-cancerous blood cells may fuel disease risk by prematurely aging the bone marrow
Precancerous blood cells can actively reshape their surroundings, prematurely aging cells in the bone marrow to create conditions that favor their own growth and potentially increase the risk of blood cancer, according to ...
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Chronic pain is reflected in the folds and grooves of the cerebral cortex
Persistent pain often has no clear cause. However, studies show measurable differences in the structure and activity of the brains of those affected. This might explain why they experience chronic pain. "Many of our study ...
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Current shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and heart failure
Shingles is a painful and serious condition affecting many older people. It is caused by the herpes zoster virus, which can flare up in people who previously had chickenpox. A vaccine against shingles (Zostavax) was introduced ...
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Registry-based model predicts hip fracture risk better than current screening
A machine-learning tool built from Swedish national health registry data can predict hip fracture risk with high accuracy without an in-person assessment and identifies far more at-risk individuals than current clinical screening ...
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Tailoring the 'caffeine nap' to help drivers with obstructive sleep apnea manage tiredness behind the wheel
Researchers have issued tailored advice for drivers with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) after finding that common guidance for tackling tiredness behind the wheel may not be the most effective approach for people with the ...
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How forever chemicals may raise risks for pregnant women, fetuses
Forever chemicals have been linked to preterm births, miscarriage, preeclampsia and lower birth weights. Now, a first-of-its-kind study published in Environmental Science & Technology may offer clues about why. UC San Francisco ...
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Hantavirus exposure among wildlife farmers in Vietnam: A warning for Southeast Asia
Wildlife farming is common in Vietnam, where people breed and trade wild animals for pets, food and traditional medicine.
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Beyond hunger: Food insecurity in later life linked to dementia
Older adults who experienced food insecurity in both midlife and later life had nearly four times the risk of probable dementia as those who remained food secure, according to new University of Michigan research.
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Parkinson's an unexpected and unpredictable journey for Pacific Peoples
For Pacific Peoples, being diagnosed with Parkinson's is like being in a va'a/vaka on an unpredictable wave on the high seas, a University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka study has found.
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Thyroid tablets recalled nationwide due to potential over-potency risk
More than 3,600 bottles of a common thyroid medication are being recalled nationwide because lab testing showed the pills could be too strong.
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Swimming in rivers and lakes linked to higher risk of stomach bugs and rashes
People swimming in rivers and lakes could be putting themselves at risk of nasty skin conditions and stomach bugs, according to a new study from the University of East Anglia. The researchers found that people who swam in ...
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American Indians and Alaska Natives in California face barriers to receiving needed health care, study finds
American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) adults in California have poorer access to health care, report more adverse childhood experiences and are more likely to have suicidal thoughts or attempt suicide than all adults in ...
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Study shows sharp increase in rate of unintentional ingestions of recreational drugs among young children since 2000
A new study reveals that unintentional ingestions of recreational drugs by young children have increased dramatically in the past 25 years. Researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Abigail Wexner Research ...
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Why do some people react so badly to mosquito bites? The answer lies in mosquito saliva
Two people spend an evening in the same garden and receive roughly the same number of mosquito bites. By morning, one barely notices them—while the other is covered in large, swollen, intensely itchy welts that linger for ...
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Dementia care navigators help Coloradans get the support they need
Latino Americans are 1.5 times more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than white Americans, according to the Alzheimer's Association.
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Keto diet has greater health benefits than other popular weight-loss diets, according to clinical trial
A diet that severely limits carbohydrates but is high in fat has the greatest health benefits for people with obesity compared with a Mediterranean diet or a low-fat diet, according to a clinical trial published Aug. 27 in ...
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South Africa sounds alarm as infant vaccinations plummet
South Africa's infant vaccination rate has fallen to its lowest level in years, with more than a third of babies receiving no vaccines at the start of 2026, the health department said Thursday.
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Patients are missing out on the cardiovascular benefits of blood pressure-lowering medicines, say researchers
The true impact of missing doses of blood pressure-lowering medication will be demonstrated in a presentation at ESC Congress 2026. Approximately 1.4 billion adults worldwide ages 30–79 are estimated to have high blood pressure ...
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