Dengue is surging across the Americas early this year from Puerto Rico to Brazil, with 3.5 million cases of the tropical disease reported so far, health officials said Thursday.
Mar 28, 2024
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U.S. health officials say 93 Americans have died after cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic since 2009, with many of the recent deaths involving a procedure known as a Brazilian butt lift.
Jan 25, 2024
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Family gatherings and workplace parties with mouth-watering spreads are hallmarks of the holiday season. But if you want to boost your holiday cheer and your health simultaneously, tap your feet to the beats of salsa, merengue ...
Dec 8, 2023
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For people living with HIV (PLHIV), an important barrier to receiving timely HIV care is the stigma associated with the disease. HIV-related stigma has been associated with lower rates of HIV testing, denial and lack of disclosure ...
Oct 5, 2023
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A new study from the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing has found that barriers, including poverty, low health literacy, cultural beliefs, lack of infrastructure and political issues all work together to hinder ...
Jul 26, 2023
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Pediatric Early Warning Systems (PEWS) are quality improvement tools to help identify clinical deterioration in hospitalized children. Investigators from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, together with partners across ...
Jul 10, 2023
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Newborns in the Dominican Republic with severe abdominal distention don't face the same odds of survival as those born in the U.S.
Apr 24, 2023
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Columbia University neurologists are investigating a set of blood tests that, used in combination with memory tests, may help physicians correctly diagnose Alzheimer's disease in low-resource environments, where 58% of people ...
Apr 21, 2023
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Since the introduction of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines, there has been an ongoing debate about whether vaccinations or natural immunity provide superior protection. New research shows that while both build immunity to the virus, ...
Apr 19, 2023
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Abbott Inc. has announced that it is again recalling some of its infant formula products, though the company said this latest recall is small and should not significantly impact nationwide supply.
Oct 17, 2022
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