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Study finds anti-obesity medication can reduce mortality in Covid-19

Jasmin Rodriguez

Recent research has highlighted a potentially game-changing secondary benefit of Wegovy, an established obesity management drug. In a large clinical trial, individuals taking Wegovy were observed to have a significantly…

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Acceleration of polio immunization efforts in Gaza amidst crisis

Jasmin Rodriguez

In the latest developments from Gaza, health authorities have detected poliovirus in environmental samples, signaling a resurgence of the once nearly eradicated disease. This worrying situation was made worse when…

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Mpox vaccine supply challenges in Africa amid regulatory hurdles

Jasmin Rodriguez

Despite stockpiles ready for distribution, delivery of Mpox vaccines to African nations in dire need remains hampered by intricate regulatory processes under the guidance of the World Health Organization (WHO).…

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Dr. Anthony Fauci recovering from hospitalization for West Nile virus

Jasmin Rodriguez

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the esteemed former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is recovering from West Nile virus. According to his spokeswoman Jenn Kuzmuk, Dr. Fauci…

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Concern over eastern equine encephalitis increases in northeastern U.S.

Jasmin Rodriguez

Health officials in the Northeast United States are stepping up warnings about Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a rare but potentially fatal mosquito-borne virus. Recent outbreaks have prompted increased vigilance and…

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CDC reports that recent listeria outbreak linked to deli foods has resulted in several deaths

Jasmin Rodriguez

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a troubling increase in deaths from a listeria outbreak that originated in Boar's Head deli meats. Since the outbreak was…

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From deadly toxin to beauty blessing: the doctor who pioneered cosmetic Botox

Jasmin Rodriguez

In the mid-1990s, a deadly neurotoxin known to cause botulism was making headlines for its unexpected potential: erasing wrinkles. Newspapers dubbed it "Pretty Poison." Botulinum toxin was far more toxic…

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Exploring the complexity of the modern crisis of loneliness

Jasmin Rodriguez

In 2020, amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, Harvard psychologist and professor Richard Weissbourd observed a troubling trend: a growing sense of isolation permeating society. This observation prompted him to propose…

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Living with Covid: a new era of risk management

Jasmin Rodriguez

The summer of 2024 sees a surge in Covid cases, yet many Americans treat it like the common cold. Gone are the days of widespread testing, isolation, and mask-wearing. This…

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Hong Kong recommends badminton as a deterrent to teenage intimacy

Jasmin Rodriguez

In an unorthodox approach to sex education, Hong Kong officials have suggested that teenagers take up badminton as a way to curb sexual urges. The guidance is among new educational…