Health
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Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy – one that could be easily prevented
Data just published online shows a worrying increase in infectious syphilis cases in women living in Australia aged 15–44 (referred…
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Indigenous suicide and incarceration are increasing, according to latest Closing the Gap report
The rate of suicide among Indigenous Australians is increasing, as is the rate of children in out-of-home care, according to…
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WHO and United Arab Emirates evacuate 85 patients from Gaza
30 July 2024, Jerusalem, Cairo, Geneva – Today, 85 sick and severely injured patients from Gaza were evacuated to Abu…
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Could the shingles vaccine lower your risk of dementia?
A recent study has suggested Shingrix, a relatively new vaccine given to protect older adults against shingles, may delay the…
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Navigating Autism Supplements for Your Child’s Well-Being
As awareness about autism grows, so does interest in finding ways to support children with autism. One area gaining attention…
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Chronic pain: emerging treatment options for patients after the opiod crisis
Amanda Mascarelli, The Conversation; Gemma Ware, The Conversation, and Katie Flood, The Conversation Chronic pain affects hundreds of millions of…
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Marking 50 years of EPI’s life-saving impact
An event to mark the 50th anniversary of the Essential Programme on Immunization (EPI) was hosted by the WHO Regional…
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Vaping and mental health are closely linked. That can make quitting even harder
fizkes/Shutterstock Joshua Trigg, Flinders University; Anthony Venning, Flinders University, and Lavender Otieno, Flinders University Vaping is in your news feed…
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Stalled Global Immunization Rates Leave Millions of Children Vulnerable
5 July 2024 | Geneva – Global childhood immunization coverage has stagnated, leaving an additional 2.7 million children un- and under-vaccinated…
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Sugar Free Candy: Best Travel-Friendly Snack Choice
When traveling, finding the perfect snack can be a challenge, especially for those mindful of their sugar intake. Enter sugar…
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South Africa Reports Surge in Mpox Cases: WHO Notified
Representational Image© Reuters 09 July 2024 – The Republic of South Africa has reported 20 confirmed cases of mpox between 8…
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MeDevIS platform announced to boost access to medical technologies and devices
8 July 2024 | Geneva –- World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced an online platform called MeDevIS (Medical Devices Information System), the first…
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Over 3 million annual deaths due to alcohol and drug use, majority among men
25 June 2024 –A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that 2.6 million deaths per year were attributable…
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Say Goodbye to Heartburn: Effective Strategies for Acid Reflux Relief
Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux (GER), is a common condition where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus,…
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WHO Expresses Deep Concern Over Escalating Health Crisis in the West Bank
15 June 2024, Jerusalem/Cairo/Geneva — The World Health Organization (WHO) has voiced serious concern regarding the worsening health crisis in…
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