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The initial count from the Carter Center reports that there were only 13 instances of Guinea worm cases in the year 2023, a significant decrease from previous years when there were millions of cases.
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The initial count from the Carter Center reports that there were only 13 instances of Guinea worm cases in the year 2023, a significant decrease from previous years when there were millions of cases.

The latest report from The Carter Center shows that there were 13 cases of Guinea worm disease reported globally in 2023, indicating that the disease is close to being eradicated. The confirmed number of human cases in 2022 is expected to be finalized in the upcoming months. This aligns with the initial count, which recorded

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A recent study revealed that there have been 93 reported deaths of Americans who underwent cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic since 2009.
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A recent study revealed that there have been 93 reported deaths of Americans who underwent cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic since 2009.

According to reports from U.S. health authorities, a total of 93 individuals from America have passed away during cosmetic surgery procedures in the Dominican Republic since the year 2009. A significant number of these fatalities were related to a specific type of surgery called a Brazilian butt lift. The procedure has seen a rise in

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The state of New Jersey currently safeguards the right to undergo abortion procedures. Democrats now aim to extend this protection to include covering the expenses that need to be paid directly by the patient.
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The state of New Jersey currently safeguards the right to undergo abortion procedures. Democrats now aim to extend this protection to include covering the expenses that need to be paid directly by the patient.

Dawn Ericksen faced challenges with opioid addiction twelve years ago, and when she became pregnant, she was unable to ensure her own safety, let alone that of her baby. As she was only working part-time, she could not afford the expensive abortion procedure and had to rely on a trusted friend for financial assistance. Ericksen,

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A recent calculation reveals that individuals living in rural areas and males are at a higher risk for experiencing hearing impairment.
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A recent calculation reveals that individuals living in rural areas and males are at a higher risk for experiencing hearing impairment.

According to a recent estimate, around 37.9 million people in the United States experience hearing loss. This issue is more prevalent in rural areas and among men than women. The research, released on Wednesday in The Lancet Regional Health-Americas Journal, is the initial attempt to calculate the prevalence of hearing impairment by state and county.

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Children who have inherited deafness can now experience the sense of hearing thanks to the use of experimental gene therapy.
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Children who have inherited deafness can now experience the sense of hearing thanks to the use of experimental gene therapy.

Thanks to gene therapy, a number of children who were born with inherited deafness can now hear. A recent study, released on Wednesday, reports significant improvement in hearing for five out of six children who received treatment in China. Another study, released by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on Tuesday, also shows similar improvements in

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The state of Ohio has prohibited gender-affirming medical treatment and imposed limitations on transgender individuals participating in sports.
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The state of Ohio has prohibited gender-affirming medical treatment and imposed limitations on transgender individuals participating in sports.

On December 29, 2023, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine rejected House Bill 68, stating that he had spoken with parents of transgender minors who had seen positive results from receiving gender-affirming treatment. By Associated Press 01/24/2024 05:45 PM EST The state of Ohio has recently implemented a ban on gender-affirming treatment for minors and has also

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The state of Washington has reached a settlement of almost $150 million with Johnson & Johnson regarding the opioid epidemic.
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The state of Washington has reached a settlement of almost $150 million with Johnson & Johnson regarding the opioid epidemic.

The attorney general of Washington state has reached a settlement of $149.5 million with pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson. This comes over four years after the state filed a lawsuit against the company for their involvement in the opioid addiction crisis. Attorney General Bob Ferguson stated to reporters on Wednesday that despite being aware of

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The state of Ohio has prohibited gender-affirming treatment and imposed limitations on transgender athletes, going against the veto of the Republican governor.
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The state of Ohio has prohibited gender-affirming treatment and imposed limitations on transgender athletes, going against the veto of the Republican governor.

The state of Ohio has recently passed legislation prohibiting minors from receiving gender-affirming care and limiting the participation of transgender women and girls in sports. This decision has caused concern and confusion for families with transgender children as they navigate how to provide proper care for them. On Wednesday, the Senate, which is primarily made

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Lawmakers in Oregon are reversing their stance on a groundbreaking decriminalization law due to the widespread issue of public drug use in the state.
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Lawmakers in Oregon are reversing their stance on a groundbreaking decriminalization law due to the widespread issue of public drug use in the state.

Lawmakers from the Democratic party in Oregon presented a comprehensive new proposal on Tuesday that would reverse an important aspect of the state’s pioneering drug decriminalization law. This is an acknowledgement that the general sentiment towards the law has shifted, as the fentanyl crisis has led to widespread public drug consumption. The proposed legislation would

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