Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Spike in cholera in Cameroon kills 29 in one week
Twenty-nine people have died from cholera in Cameroon in the space of a week, the health minister said on Friday.
Mar 25, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Wastewater an untapped resource in COVID-19 fight
Investing in wastewater treatment could improve availability of water resources but countries in Sub-Saharan Africa are not prioritizing it even as the region grapples with water scarcity amid the COVID-19 pandemic, experts ...
Mar 9, 2022
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Vaccination
Why are COVID vaccination rates still low in some countries?
Why are COVID-19 vaccination rates still low in some countries?
Mar 3, 2022
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Study finds increased exposure to alcohol-based sanitizers reduces masks' effectiveness
With face masks remaining a regular feature for people throughout the country, there may be a temptation to get more bang for your buck by giving your mask a spray with sanitizer, or trying to extend its life by sanitizing ...
Feb 23, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
32 dead in Cameroon cholera outbreak
Thirty-two people have died in an outbreak of cholera in the central-western African state of Cameroon, the authorities said Wednesday.
Feb 9, 2022
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Health
Pandemic precautions may have long-term effects on our microbiome
In recent years, scientists like the University of Delaware's Melissa Melby have been sounding the alarm about what is sometimes called "the hygiene hypothesis"—the effect of intensive sanitizing and increased use of antibiotics ...
Nov 4, 2021
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Is it OK to go trick-or-treating during the pandemic?
Is it OK to go trick-or-treating during the pandemic?
Oct 28, 2021
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Ask the Pediatrician: Is hand sanitizer safe and effective for children?
Q: My family has been using a lot of hand sanitizer during the pandemic. Is there anything harmful in it?
Sep 27, 2021
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Pediatrics
Keep your kids safe from COVID while playing sports
(HealthDay)—COVID-19 shouldn't keep budding athletes on the sidelines. But it's critical to keep them safe from the coronavirus while playing sports.
Sep 27, 2021
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Examining the adverse effects of hand sanitizers
Washing hands and using hand sanitizer have been some of the most important methods to combat spread of infection during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reports of increased hand irritation and dryness prompted a study led by researchers ...
Sep 21, 2021
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