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Zimbabwe has initiated an urgent campaign to administer polio vaccinations in response to the discovery of cases caused by an uncommon mutation.
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Zimbabwe has initiated an urgent campaign to administer polio vaccinations in response to the discovery of cases caused by an uncommon mutation.

Zimbabwe has launched an urgent effort to vaccinate over 4 million children against polio. This comes after three cases were reported, caused by a rare mutation of the weakened virus found in oral vaccines. One of the victims, a 10-year-old girl, was paralyzed in January. Last year, laboratory tests conducted by the health ministry in

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According to a study, older adults find pleasure in virtual reality experiences, whether it be flying over hills or interacting with virtual puppies.
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According to a study, older adults find pleasure in virtual reality experiences, whether it be flying over hills or interacting with virtual puppies.

During the 1970s, Farrell Patrick, a retired Army Colonel, was a computer science professor at West Point and later at two private universities. He has seen firsthand the advancements in technology throughout the years. However, when the 91-year-old was introduced to virtual reality for the first time, he was amazed. He was sitting in a

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Doctors in South Korea are going on strike to protest against a push for increased medical training, leading to the cancellation of scheduled surgeries.
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Doctors in South Korea are going on strike to protest against a push for increased medical training, leading to the cancellation of scheduled surgeries.

On Tuesday, trainee doctors in South Korea went on a collective strike to demonstrate against the government’s effort to increase the number of medical students. This resulted in the cancellation of surgeries and other medical procedures at hospitals. The Health Ministry has advised them to resume work immediately, emphasizing that they should not put the

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States that support Trump are optimistic about his potential re-election and are making plans to reduce Medicaid coverage.
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States that support Trump are optimistic about his potential re-election and are making plans to reduce Medicaid coverage.

The Heritage Foundation and other conservative groups have laid out a 2025 presidential plan, which includes Medicaid work requirements as one of its health priorities. | Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/AP Several Republican-led states are proposing that a potential second Trump administration mandate that low-income adults work in exchange for government-funded health care. Republican leaders in states

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The funding fight that could shape the abortion access map
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The funding fight that could shape the abortion access map

On February 6th, in Kansas City, Missouri, supporters of abortion rights responded to a speaker at the Missourians for Constitutional Freedom kick-off event for their petition drive. The event was led by Ed Zurga/AP. There is a possibility that abortion rights will be voted on in approximately 25% of states during this November. This has

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The daughter of a human rights activist who has been held in custody for a long period in Bahrain has revealed that she has been diagnosed with cancer and is calling for her father's immediate release.
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The daughter of a human rights activist who has been held in custody for a long period in Bahrain has revealed that she has been diagnosed with cancer and is calling for her father’s immediate release.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The daughter of a long-detained human rights activist in Bahrain said Monday she has been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, and again called for her father’s release. Maryam al-Khawaja, who holds citizenship in both Bahrain and Denmark, appealed to the Danish government to take stronger action in securing the release

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Advocates are optimistic that Jimmy Carter's perseverance, even after a year of entering hospice care, will help to bring attention to the cause.
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Advocates are optimistic that Jimmy Carter’s perseverance, even after a year of entering hospice care, will help to bring attention to the cause.

One year ago, former U.S. president Jimmy Carter entered hospice care at his residence in south Georgia. Since then, he has marked his 99th birthday, received recognition for his accomplishments, and mourned the passing of his wife of 77 years. Rosalynn Carter passed away in November, approximately six months after her family revealed her dementia

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Artificial intelligence is being used to make important decisions in the field of healthcare. The sheriff is currently missing in action.
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Artificial intelligence is being used to make important decisions in the field of healthcare. The sheriff is currently missing in action.

A physician utilizes artificial intelligence to assist in viewing an x-ray. Medical professionals are currently utilizing unregulated artificial intelligence resources, such as virtual assistants for note-taking and predictive software for disease diagnosis and treatment. The government has been slow to regulate the rapidly advancing technology due to the significant funding and staffing obstacles that agencies

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