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The CDC advises against consuming pre-sliced cantaloupe if its origin is uncertain, as a dangerous salmonella outbreak continues to spread.

According to U.S. health officials, individuals should avoid consuming pre-cut cantaloupe if the source is unknown. This is due to the increasing number of illnesses and recalls connected to a serious salmonella outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that a total of 117 individuals across 34 states in the U.S. have become

A practitioner of alternative healing is being charged with manslaughter following the death of a woman during a slapping therapy workshop in the UK.

A practitioner of “slapping therapy,” a controversial healing method, has been charged with the death of a woman at one of his workshops in England seven years ago. According to Wiltshire Police, Hongchi Xiao has been accused of committing manslaughter due to gross negligence in the fatal incident of Danielle Carr-Gomm in October 2016. In

This week, hundreds of thousands of individuals in North Carolina will be enrolled in Medicaid.

Ten years after the initiation of the federal government’s provision of extended Medicaid coverage to states that chose to implement it, numerous adults in North Carolina are now eligible for benefits. This is expected to have a positive impact on hospitals, local economies, and individuals who were previously without insurance. This year, North Carolina’s elected

A company based in Africa will begin producing vaginal rings designed to provide protection against HIV.

A company from South Africa plans to produce vaginal rings that can prevent HIV and, according to AIDS experts, this could lead to lower costs and increased accessibility in the future. On Thursday, the Population Council stated that Kiara Health, based in Johannesburg, will begin manufacturing silicone rings within the next few years. They predict

The UK’s Parliament recognizes Elton John for his efforts to combat HIV in both the UK and abroad.

Elton John spoke at a special session of Britain’s Parliament to celebrate his commitment to combatting HIV in the United Kingdom and globally. On Wednesday, the British celebrity held discussions with numerous politicians and activists in the prestigious Speaker’s House of Parliament. In 1992, John established his foundation for AIDS and has played a crucial

Citizens of St. Croix take legal action against the government for the presence of lead and copper in their water supply.

Residents in the U.S. Virgin Islands have filed a lawsuit against a public utility company following reports of elevated levels of lead and copper in the tap water on St. Croix. This news has caused widespread concern and has led tens of thousands of people to switch to bottled water for their drinking needs. The

The latest session of Poland’s parliament reinstates government funding for in vitro fertilization.

The new parliament in Poland, which was previously controlled by a conservative party, has now restored government funding for in vitro fertilization after it was previously prohibited. This change comes after the recent general election. The parliament, which started its session this month, has prioritized lifting the ban as one of its initial actions in

Last year, the life expectancy in the US saw an increase, although it is still lower than it was before the pandemic.

According to recent reports, life expectancy in the United States increased by over a year in the past year. However, it has not yet reached pre-pandemic levels. Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Wednesday that the main reason for the rise in 2022 was the decline in the pandemic. However,

The city of Jakarta in Indonesia is suffering from a toxic combination of coal power, traffic, and waste burning, which has resulted in a smog that poses a serious health threat.

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Against the backdrop of smokestacks from a nearby coal power plant, the sky above Edy Suryana’s village stays grey for months at a time, while ashes and the stench of smoke hang in the air. For over 30 years, Suryana has resided near a power plant in northern Java, located only

The Australian government expresses regret for the thalidomide disaster while certain survivors observe from the Parliament’s viewing area.

On Wednesday, survivors of the drug thalidomide, which caused harmful morning sickness, were present in the public gallery as Australia’s Parliament issued a national apology to them. This occurred on the 62nd anniversary of the drug being removed from sale in the country. Thalidomide, which was marketed as Contergan and Distaval, was distributed in 46

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The CDC advises against consuming pre-sliced cantaloupe if its origin is uncertain, as a dangerous salmonella outbreak continues to spread.

A practitioner of alternative healing is being charged with manslaughter following the death of a woman during a slapping therapy workshop in the UK.

This week, hundreds of thousands of individuals in North Carolina will be enrolled in Medicaid.

A company based in Africa will begin producing vaginal rings designed to provide protection against HIV.

The UK’s Parliament recognizes Elton John for his efforts to combat HIV in both the UK and abroad.

Citizens of St. Croix take legal action against the government for the presence of lead and copper in their water supply.

The latest session of Poland’s parliament reinstates government funding for in vitro fertilization.

Last year, the life expectancy in the US saw an increase, although it is still lower than it was before the pandemic.

The city of Jakarta in Indonesia is suffering from a toxic combination of coal power, traffic, and waste burning, which has resulted in a smog that poses a serious health threat.

The Australian government expresses regret for the thalidomide disaster while certain survivors observe from the Parliament’s viewing area.