Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
The chicken and egg problem of fighting another flu pandemic
Even a peep of news about a new flu pandemic is enough to set scientists clucking about eggs.
Jun 4, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
US will make millions of bird flu vaccines this summer
As the H5N1 avian flu continues to spread among dairy cows in the United States, nearly 5 million doses of flu vaccine are now being prepared for possible use in humans.
Jun 3, 2024
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US deaths linked to ATVs rose by a third in one year
In just one year, U.S. deaths linked to the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) jumped by a third, according to the latest report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Jun 2, 2024
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Medications
New male birth control gel takes effect sooner than similar contraceptive methods
A novel male contraceptive gel combining two hormones, segesterone acetate (named Nestorone) and testosterone, suppresses sperm production faster than similar experimental hormone-based methods for male birth control, according ...
Jun 2, 2024
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WHO member countries approve steps to bolster health regulations to better brace for pandemics
The World Health Organization says member countries on Saturday approved a series of new steps to improve global preparedness for and response to pandemics like COVID-19 and mpox.
Jun 2, 2024
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How firearm safety begins at home
Firearm violence has become the leading killer of children and young adults under 24, surpassing deaths from vehicle collisions since 2017. And while daily headlines emphasize news of mass shootings, most firearms-related ...
Jun 24, 2024
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Boosting male fertility
Conversations around fertility are often centered around women. Infertility is not just an issue occurring among females; males also experience infertility. A Baylor College of Medicine urologist explains the factors affecting ...
Jun 21, 2024
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Vaccination
New $1.2 bn plan to boost African vaccine production launched
A new $1.2 billion program to massively boost vaccine production in Africa was launched on Thursday, aiming to give the continent more sovereignty to fight numerous diseases including a cholera resurgence.
Jun 20, 2024
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Vaccination
Pressure on cholera vaccine stocks 'decreasing': Gavi alliance
A resurgence of cholera across Africa has driven an urgent need for more vaccine doses, but stock shortages have hampered the fight against the increasing outbreaks of the deadly disease.
Jun 18, 2024
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Vaccination
Over $1 bn to be pledged for Africa vaccine sovereignty: France
More than one billion dollars will be pledged towards ramping up vaccine production in Africa at a summit held in Paris later this week, France said on Monday.
Jun 17, 2024
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