In a landmark public health achievement, Fiji has been validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma, a neglected tropical disease (NTD) and the world’s leading…
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Advice to feed babies peanuts early and often helped thousands of kids avoid allergies
However, the new research offers “promising evidence that early allergen introduction is not only being adopted but may be making a measurable impact,” the authors concluded.
Advocates for the 33 million people in the U.S. with food allergies…
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Does cracking knuckles cause arthritis? AIIMS neurologist reveals
Cracking knuckles is a common habit that many people find oddly satisfying, while some find it annoying or even concerning at times. For years, this has been a popular belief that doing this can lead to arthritis, a chronic, painful joint…
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Eating ultra-processed foods may rewire the brain and drive overeating
An international team of scientists has analyzed brain scans from around 30,000 participants and found striking connections between the frequent consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and measurable differences in brain structure. These…
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U.S. local health officials urge vaccination, warn against misinformation-Xinhua
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) — Health officials across the United States signed a statement on Monday, criticizing false vaccine information from federal officials and urging Americans to get vaccinated as the respiratory virus season…
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KP records 64 more dengue cases – Dawn
- KP records 64 more dengue cases Dawn
- Probe launched into dengue deaths The Express Tribune
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Strengthens Disease Surveillance Amid Rising Vector-Borne Threats dailyindependent.com.pk
- Patients suffering from dengue fever are being…
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What raises dementia risk? A drink a day, even social drinking can affect brain, says new study
Although the World Health Organisation (WHO) has been saying that no amount of alcohol is safe as it affects various organs of the body and is carcinogenic with repeated use, new research continuously proves why even limited alcohol use should no…
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Microplastics May Be Tied to Vascular Dementia Cases, Review Finds : ScienceAlert
Vascular dementia is caused by blood flow issues in the brain: it’s one of the most common types of dementia, but not as well researched or understood as others.
Neuropathologist Elaine Bearer from the University of New Mexico is trying to…
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Low parental omega-3 intake tied to preterm birth and neighborhood disadvantage
Parents in a diverse U.S. city consumed only half the recommended omega-3 levels, and mothers with a history of preterm birth had the lowest intake, linking diet, income, and opportunity to child health potential.
Research:
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Clinical and Patient Definitions of Acute COPD Exacerbation Recovery Differ Greatly
Patients and family caregivers living with
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) define recovery from acute exacerbations differently than traditional clinical measures, according to new qualitative research.1In a series of…
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