COVID-19 is on the upswing in the US
COVID-19 hasn't gone away, and data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests it's on the upswing around the country.
Aug 17, 2024
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A new global health emergency: What is mpox, where are the outbreaks and will the virus spread?
The World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the increasing spread of mpox in Africa is a global health emergency, warning the virus might ultimately spill across international borders.
Aug 15, 2024
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New study reveals how fear and vaccine hesitancy could fuel conspiracy beliefs
New research has shown that fear around vaccination can increase vaccine hesitancy, where conspiracy beliefs may then be used to justify not vaccinating, with these findings likely helping to inform more effective public ...
Aug 6, 2024
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Back-to-school tips to helping your kids breathe easier
As kids and teens prepare to head back to school, parents might not have protecting their child's lung health on the top of their to-do lists. But experts say it should be.
Aug 4, 2024
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Long COVID ties with heart disease for health outcomes: Vaccines reduce risk, study finds
Long COVID is on par with heart disease in terms of its severity, but vaccination reduces risks of long COVID by nearly 70%, say researchers at Washington University.
Jul 31, 2024
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Nurse practitioners can ease NZ's health care pressures—why is the role not better recognized or funded?
New Zealand's health system is grappling with a severe workforce shortage. Media reports frequently highlight individuals and families being unable to access timely health care, exacerbated by a shortage of general practitioners ...
Jul 30, 2024
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USDA toughens rules on salmonella in poultry
Chicken, turkey and other poultry might get a little safer after new rules to limit salmonella proposed Monday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Jul 30, 2024
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How to start the school year strong and prevent illness in children
The excitement of a new school year unfolds each year when families flood the superstore aisles to buy classroom supplies, tape after-school schedules on the fridge and organize carpools with friends.
Jul 29, 2024
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FACT FOCUS: Trump falsely claims babies can be seen to change 'radically' after vaccination
In an excerpt of a recent conversation between former President Donald Trump and independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted online, Trump suggested vaccines given to children to protect them from disease ...
Jul 17, 2024
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What's the difference between 'man flu' and flu? Hint: Men may not be exaggerating
The term "man flu" takes a humorous poke at men with minor respiratory infections, such as colds, who supposedly exaggerate their symptoms.
Jul 11, 2024
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