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November 15, 2024
Cameroon will be the initial nation in Africa to regularly administer a new malaria vaccine to children. Officials described the upcoming Monday campaign as a significant step in the ongoing efforts to reduce the spread of mosquito-borne disease in Africa, where 95% of the world’s malaria-related deaths occur. “The inoculation will be life-saving. It will
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In the month of September, Ohio’s Governor Mike DeWine proposed measures that activists for transgender rights believe could hinder their ability to receive gender-confirming treatment from private clinics and primary care physicians. This could potentially leave numerous adults without proper treatment and exposed to health hazards. A 31-year-old man named Ashton Colby is concerned that
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Officials in Southern California are cautioning individuals against consuming raw oysters from specific regions in Mexico due to a recent outbreak of norovirus, which has affected over 200 people. The Department of Public Health in Los Angeles County has documented over 150 potential cases of a stomach-related illness associated with consuming raw oysters. Meanwhile, in
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The arrival of winter brings with it the typical symptoms such as coughs, stuffy nose, tiredness, and fever. However, this year, a new variant of COVID-19 is gaining attention. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that COVID-19 is the top cause of hospitalizations among respiratory viruses. The CDC reported that 25 states
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The Department of Health and Human Services in the United States has stated that a hospital in Oklahoma did not break any federal laws when physicians advised a woman with a nonviable pregnancy to remain in the parking lot until her condition became severe enough to meet the criteria for an abortion, as per the
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Thousands of individuals who oppose abortion rights gathered in Washington on Friday for the yearly March for Life, braving the falling snow. Speakers encouraged the passionate attendees to continue advocating for the movement’s recent success in the Supreme Court and to persist in their efforts until abortion is eradicated. In the lead-up to a presidential
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Millions of Americans are being advised to wear layers if they need to venture outside as a severe and fatal cold front moves through the country. The city of Minneapolis is experiencing particularly harsh weather conditions. In locations where cold temperatures are uncommon, this advice can be confusing. What does “layering up” mean? Is it
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The office of U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin announced on Friday that the U.S. Department of Defense intends to set up two additional groundwater filtration systems at a previous military base in Michigan in order to manage the spread of toxic chemicals known as “forever chemicals.” Environmental activists claim that these systems will effectively stop PFAS
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing a broader alert regarding salmonella contamination linked to charcuterie meat snacks trays available at Sam’s Club and Costco retail locations. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 47 individuals in 22 states have become ill and 10 have required hospitalization
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According to officials, a company from Israel has been granted initial approval from health authorities to market the first ever steaks created from cultured beef cells rather than from the entire animal. This decision comes after the successful approval of lab-grown chicken in the United States in the previous year. In December, the Israeli Health
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