A mystery illness has killed dozens of people in Congo. UN experts are now investigating

by JEAN-YVES KAMALE and MARK BANCHEREAUA view of the general Hospital Panzi in southwestern Congo, Thursday, Nov 5, 2024. Credit: AP Photo/Lucien LufutuThe World Health Organization said Friday it was

Updated on: December 23,2024 0

A mystery illness has killed dozens of people in Congo. UN experts are now investigating

by JEAN-YVES KAMALE and MARK BANCHEREAUA view of the general Hospital Panzi in southwestern Congo, Thursday, Nov 5, 2024. Credit: AP Photo/Lucien LufutuThe World Health Organization said Friday it was

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Study finds the bisexual population in Stockholm has doubled in a decade

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOver the past decade, the proportion of residents in Stockholm County who identify as bisexual has nearly doubled. The younger generations

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Study finds the bisexual population in Stockholm has doubled in a decade

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOver the past decade, the proportion of residents in Stockholm County who identify as bisexual has nearly doubled. The younger generations

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Health and financial toll of mosquito-borne chikungunya infection likely vastly underestimated, data suggest

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe health and financial implications of the emerging threat of mosquito-borne chikungunya viral infection have most likely been signifi

Updated on: December 22,2024 0

Health and financial toll of mosquito-borne chikungunya infection likely vastly underestimated, data suggest

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe health and financial implications of the emerging threat of mosquito-borne chikungunya viral infection have most likely been signifi

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Colorado sees rise in walking pneumonia, particularly among very young children

by Jessica SeamanCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainColorado has experienced a surge in walking pneumonia this fall, most notably among very young children who aren't usually as susceptible to the

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Colorado sees rise in walking pneumonia, particularly among very young children

by Jessica SeamanCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainColorado has experienced a surge in walking pneumonia this fall, most notably among very young children who aren't usually as susceptible to the

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Life expectancy increased from 2022 to 2023, reaching 78.4 years

by Elana GotkineLife expectancy in the United States increased in 2023, reaching 78.4 years, while drug overdose mortality decreased from 2022 to 2023, according to two December data briefs published

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Life expectancy increased from 2022 to 2023, reaching 78.4 years

by Elana GotkineLife expectancy in the United States increased in 2023, reaching 78.4 years, while drug overdose mortality decreased from 2022 to 2023, according to two December data briefs published

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Cleaning surfaces every two hours cuts norovirus infections by 83% in airports, study shows

Cleaning surfaces every two hours cuts norovirus infections by 83% in airports, study showsbyPublic Library of ScienceVisual article summary. Credit: Nan ZhangAt airports, frequently disinfectin

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Cleaning surfaces every two hours cuts norovirus infections by 83% in airports, study shows

Cleaning surfaces every two hours cuts norovirus infections by 83% in airports, study showsbyPublic Library of ScienceVisual article summary. Credit: Nan ZhangAt airports, frequently disinfectin

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Therapeutic technique shows potential for inhibiting the proliferation of SARS-CoV-2

byUniversity of BarcelonaSchematic representation of the SARS-CoV-2 genome and the location of the target regions for CC1 and CC3 PPRHs. Credit:Journal of Biological Chemistry(2024).

Updated on: December 19,2024 0

Therapeutic technique shows potential for inhibiting the proliferation of SARS-CoV-2

byUniversity of BarcelonaSchematic representation of the SARS-CoV-2 genome and the location of the target regions for CC1 and CC3 PPRHs. Credit:Journal of Biological Chemistry(2024).

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Preparing for the worst: Health care can check readiness for bird flu spread

bySociety for Healthcare Epidemiology of AmericaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHealth care facilities are encouraged to prepare now for a possible bird flu outbreak, adopting measures to prote

Updated on: December 22,2024 0

Preparing for the worst: Health care can check readiness for bird flu spread

bySociety for Healthcare Epidemiology of AmericaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHealth care facilities are encouraged to prepare now for a possible bird flu outbreak, adopting measures to prote

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Prosthetic material could help reduce infections from intravenous catheters

byTexas A&M University College of EngineeringHand replica made of Ecoflex. Credit: Majed Othman AlthumayriIn the holiday movie The Grinch, makeup artists are reported to have spent several h

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Prosthetic material could help reduce infections from intravenous catheters

byTexas A&M University College of EngineeringHand replica made of Ecoflex. Credit: Majed Othman AlthumayriIn the holiday movie The Grinch, makeup artists are reported to have spent several h

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Avian flu virus has been found in raw milk. A reminder of how pasteurization protects health

by Kerry E. Kaylegian,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs the H5N1 avian flu virus continues to spread inpoultry flocks and dairy cattle, consumers may worry about whether

Updated on: December 23,2024 0

Avian flu virus has been found in raw milk. A reminder of how pasteurization protects health

by Kerry E. Kaylegian,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs the H5N1 avian flu virus continues to spread inpoultry flocks and dairy cattle, consumers may worry about whether

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