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CDC Urges Mpox Vaccination Amid Rise of Lethal Strain in Africa

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is calling for vaccination against mpox as a new, more deadly strain spreads across the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This strain, known as Clade I, has caused nearly 20,000 suspected cases and 975 deaths from January 2023 to April 2024. This outbreak marks a shift […]

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Americans Think that Antibiotics are the Most Efficient Treatment Even for a Common Cold

It looks like Americans don’t really like their doctors when MD’s don’t prescribe them antibiotics for every minor health issue. If patients don’t get what they want, the doctor could receive bad reviews and even end up with a bad reputation. A study recently published shows that patients are happier and more confident when they

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Grim Statistic as 80,000 Americans Died Due to Flu Last Year

Deaths caused by flu reached a record number of 80.000, the largest in four decades, according to officially released statistics. 180 children because of the flue and approximately 80% were not vaccinated against the flu. Most death cases, almost 90%, were registered in people over the age of 65, most likely do to existent diseases

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Naegleria Fowleri, a Brain-eating Amoeba, Kills a Man who Traveled to Texas

An extremely dangerous species of amoeba, Naegleria fowleri has been responsible for two incidents in the recent past, including a case of a 29-year-old man from New Jersey who died after he got infected by this amoeba in Texas. The case of a New Jersey man The first incident took place last month in Texas,

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Contaminated Vaccines may Compromise ‘’Polio Free’’ Status

Three batches of polio vaccine have been contaminated with a dangerous type 2 virus, which may shred India’s “polio free” status. Since April 2016, polio type 2 vaccines have been retired around the world and children born after this date are exposed to health risks. The World Health Organization and the health ministry have started

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According to the CDC, some dogs are linked to an infection resistant to multiple drugs

Lately, there have been questions regarding a bacterial infection of man’s best friend that is resistant to all sorts of drugs. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention released recently a report that shows that the answer to these questions is ‘yes’. The CDC together with the local and state health and agriculture departments launched

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The World’s Most Detailed Map Of The Human Body Is In The Works

The Human BioMolecular Atlas Program (HuBMAP) was announced last year by the National Institues of Health. This map will be the most detailed 3D map of the human body that should show how our cells work. Last Wednesday a first set of grants was publicized. There are multiple research teams all around the world. “We

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Some Addictions may be Caused by an Ancient Virus that Lurks in our Genes

A retrovirus infected our precursors eons ago, and a recent study notes that traces of the retrovirus that can be found in the genome of select individuals may silently ‘’nudge’’ them to become addicted. Traces of a retrovirus called HK2 are often found in the genetic structures of people addicted to drugs, in comparison to

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CBD Suppositories: Should You Use Them for Your Period Pains?

It seems that lately many females are looking for the help of pot companies for the period cramps: they’re selling cannabidiol vaginal suppositories, and they’re a great solution. CBD suppository: what are you talking about? Cannabidiol (CBD) suppositories are some pills that are supposed to be inserted in the vagina or in the rectum and then

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