Health
56,000 Pakistan schools shut over eye virus outbreak
More than 56,000 Pakistan schools will shut for the rest of the week in a bid to curb a mass outbreak of a contagious eye virus, officials said Wednesday.
Sep 27, 2023
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HIV & AIDS
US officials want to end the HIV epidemic by 2030. Many stakeholders think they won't
In 2018, Mike Ferraro was living on the street and sharing needles with other people who injected drugs when he found out he was HIV-positive.
Apr 25, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why the competitive spirit can take over in auctions—and how you can stay in control
Despite the pandemic, Australia is in the midst of a hugely competitive auction market. Sydney, in particular, is experiencing dizzying auction clearance rates and the Reserve Bank's decision this week to keep interest rates ...
Mar 4, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Official: Italy to start COVID vaccinations in January
A significant number of Italians who want to be vaccinated against COVID-19 should have received their shots by next September, Italy's special commissioner for the virus emergency said Thursday.
Nov 20, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Children over 12 should follow same mask rules as adults: WHO
The World Health Organization on Friday recommended that children over 12 should wear masks in the same contexts as adults in the bid to rein in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug 21, 2020
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Neuroscience
The feeling a limb doesn't belong is linked to lack of brain structure and connection
People with the mental health condition known as body integrity dysphoria (BID) often feel as though one of their healthy limbs isn't meant to be a part of their bodies. They may act as though the limb is missing or even ...
May 7, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New Jersey orders residents to stay at home over virus
New Jersey became the latest American state Saturday to order residents to stay at home in a bid to stem the spread of the deadly coronavirus.
Mar 21, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sierra Leone to suspend international flights over coronavirus
Sierra Leone on Thursday said it would suspend all international flights in and out of the impoverished West African state in a bid to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Mar 19, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Denmark closes borders to foreigners: official
Denmark will close its borders to foreigners from Saturday midday, (1100 GMT) in a bid to slow the advance of coronavirus, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Friday.
Mar 13, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Swiss close schools, offer $10 bn in business aid over virus
Switzerland will close its schools in a bid to halt the spread of the new coronavirus, the government said Friday, adding that it would provide billions in aid to hard-hit businesses.
Mar 13, 2020
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