Health
Biden to sign bill that helps veterans exposed to toxic burn pits
President Biden was poised on Wednesday to sign a bill that expands health care benefits for U.S. veterans exposed to toxic burn pits.
Aug 10, 2022
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Health
Wind has caused 479 injuries, 28 deaths in bounce houses since 2000
It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt … or dies. And a lack of regulations and oversight surrounding a popular, easily rentable party feature could be putting tens of thousands of children at risk, according to ...
Aug 9, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Genetic mutations not behind monkeypox spread, virologist says
The current monkeypox outbreak is moving faster than any in recent history, but Washington State University virologist Heather Koehler does not see a reason for the rapid spread in the virus itself.
Aug 1, 2022
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Immunology
Early exposure to antibiotics can cause permanent asthma and allergies
Early exposure to antibiotics kills healthy bacteria in the digestive tract and can cause asthma and allergies, a new study demonstrates.
Jul 28, 2022
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Health
Bringing children closer to nature helps improve their lung health
Getting children closer to green spaces as they grow up could improve their lung health, according to a study published today in the European Respiratory Journal.
Jul 27, 2022
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Vaccination
White House pushes for next generation COVID vaccines
The White House on Tuesday held a summit with vaccine makers and scientists as it pushed for "next generation" COVID-19 vaccines that offer broader and more durable protection against the virus.
Jul 26, 2022
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
How your status, where you live and your family background affect your risk of dementia
By the year 2050, the World Health Organization estimates one in five people will be aged 60 years and above. In Australia, our rapidly aging population means that without a substantial medical breakthrough, the number of ...
Jul 18, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Why men as young as 23 are choosing vasectomies in post-Roe America
Connor Speed never imagined he would be asking for a vasectomy at the age of 23, but after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, he decided to take the plunge.
Jul 14, 2022
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Immunology
New research on dust mites and respiratory infections
When asthmatics' respiratory tracts are exposed to dust mites, their immune response becomes less effective, which can lead to a weaker immune system. People who suffer from asthma associated with infection may therefore ...
Jun 17, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
WHO to share vaccines to stop monkeypox amid inequity fears
The World Health Organization said it's creating a new vaccine-sharing mechanism to stop the outbreak of monkeypox in more than 30 countries beyond Africa. The move could result in the U.N. health agency distributing scarce ...
Jun 15, 2022
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