Health
Pollutants in soil can harm your heart
While it's more widely known that polluted air can harm human health, another danger may be lurking at your feet.
Jul 4, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Male fertility is declining, environmental toxins could be a reason
In the U.S., nearly 1 in 8 couples struggles with infertility. Unfortunately, physicians like me who specialize in reproductive medicine are unable to determine the cause of male infertility around 30% to 50% of the time. ...
Aug 2, 2021
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Health
As Hurricane Michael hits Florida, experts urge safety
(HealthDay)—As category 4 Hurricane Michael slammed into northern Florida on Wednesday, the National Safety Council offered residents steps to stay safe.
Oct 11, 2018
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Can you avoid hangovers after heavy drinking?
Are some people immune to hangovers, and can eating or drinking water after heavy drinking prevent a hangover? The answers appear to be 'no' and 'no' according to new research presented the ECNP conference in Amsterdam.
Aug 28, 2015
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Addiction
Shisha smoking as bad as cigarettes for lungs: study
Water-pipe smoking is as bad as deeply inhaling cigarette smoke when it comes to causing respiratory problems, according to a study published on Thursday.
Aug 30, 2012
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Health
From injuries to infectious diseases, what are the health risks in the aftermath of PNG's landslide?
It's a week since Papua New Guinea (PNG) experienced a massive landslide in the Enga province, in the country's highlands.
Jun 1, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Cases of bacterial disease rise in Brazil's flooded south
Brazilian authorities on Tuesday reported an increase in cases of leptospirosis, a bacterial disease transmitted by rats, in the flooded south, parts of which have been under water for a month.
May 28, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
A cholera outbreak in Zambia has caused more than 400 deaths and infected 10,000
Zambia is reeling from a major cholera outbreak that has killed more than 400 people and infected more than 10,000, leading authorities to order schools across the country to remain shut after the end-of-year holidays.
Jan 17, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Zambia steps up anti-cholera campaign as deaths mount
Zambia stepped up a campaign to halt a surge in cholera cases Thursday as the number of deaths this year crept toward 100.
Dec 28, 2023
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Health
Ask the pediatrician: Are there ways to avoid heavy metals in baby food?
Q: How do I avoid heavy metals in the food I feed my baby?
Sep 26, 2022
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