Health
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Valley fever could spread from Southwest, driven by climate change, researchers warn: ‘New cases emerging’
For most people who are suffering from fever, cough and fatigue, the likely culprits are cold, flu or COVID-19. But…
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Britain’s health care system overwhelmed due to aging population, stagnant investment, COVID-19
In April 2021, Garry Cogan felt a slow, burning pain move steadily higher through his right arm. It was the…
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Canada introduces law that excludes people suffering from only mental illness from accessing assisted deaths
Canada’s federal government on Thursday introduced a law that would exclude people suffering solely from mental illness from pursuing assisted…
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Fentanyl vaccine poised to be ‘game changer’ in fight against addiction
HOUSTON – The end to the fentanyl crisis may be in sight, thanks to a team of researchers in Texas…
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Ultra-processed food consumption linked to higher risk of death from ovarian, breast cancers: new study
Diets high in ultra-processed foods may elevate the risk of developing and dying from various types of cancers, according to…
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An eye on postpartum depression, in light of Massachusetts mother tragedy: What to know
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide…
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Educate yourself about heart disease and participate in Wear Red Day during February, American Heart Month
Last year, President Biden proclaimed February American Heart Month, inviting all Americans to participate in National Wear Red Day. National…
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CDC says an eye drop brand may be connected to drug-resistant bacterial infections
A brand of over-the-counter eye drops may be linked to a bacterial infection that left one person dead and three…
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Italy plans to loosen its anti-COVID regulations for travelers coming from China
Italy will loosen its anti-COVID controls for travellers arriving from China, making swabs random rather than mandatory at its airports,…
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Indonesia local trader forged ingredient label that may have led to cough syrup deaths of 200 kids
Indonesian police said on Monday a local trader of industrial-grade chemicals sold them as pharmaceutical-grade, leading to their use in…
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