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Over Three Million Child Deaths Linked to Antibiotic Resistance in 2022, Study Reveals
Children in Africa and South East Asia are most at risk from antibiotics medicines no longer working, a study suggests.
Yonkers Woman Sues DNA Testing Lab After Faulty Paternity Test Leads to Abortion and Broken Engagement
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CDC Cuts Staff Amid Rising Cruise Ship Norovirus Outbreaks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is abandoning ship on monitoring cruise-related outbreaks of norovirus and other stomach bugs. The federal government has reportedly fired all full-time… [+2364 chars]
Central Europe Faces Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak
<img align="left" border="0" hspace="10" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/120229179.cms" style="margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 5px;" />Central Europe is grappling with a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, leading to mass animal culls and border closures among Hungary, Slovakia, and Austria. Originating in Hungary, the highly contagious virus has spread rapidly, prompting disinfection efforts and border restrictions. Amidst economic concerns and investigations into the outbreak's cause, affected farmers face significant challenges in rebuilding their livelihoods.
Central Europe Faces Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak Among Cattle
Authorities across Central Europe are working to contain a major foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, the first in over 50 years for Hungary and Slovakia.
Reimagining Farewells: A Personal Journey Through Funeral Planning
Undertakers can be adept at upselling — but funerals needn’t be flashy affairs
Critical Embryo Transfer Error at Australian Fertility Clinic Leads to Unintended Birth
An Australian woman gave birth to another couple’s baby after an IVF embryo mix-up at Monash clinic, now under investigation for what it calls "human error."
RFK Jr. Launches Controversial Study on Autism, Sparking Outrage in Medical Community
<img align="left" border="0" hspace="10" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/120221680.cms" style="margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 5px;" />US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new autism study has sparked controversy, alarming the medical community due to his history of promoting debunked vaccine-autism links. Experts and autism organsations fear the study is biased and could undermine public health by discouraging vaccination, citing genetic factors as the primary cause of autism.
Groundbreaking Cancer Pill Gives Patients Extra Time: A Personal Journey
Philippa Roxby A new type of drug for one of the most common kinds of advanced breast cancer is now available on the NHS in England. Some 3,000 women a year could benefit from capivasertib after a … [+3737 chars]
Surge in Measles Cases in the United States: A Call for Vaccination
<img align="left" border="0" hspace="10" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/120213773.cms" style="margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 5px;" />The United States is grappling with a significant measles outbreak, reporting a 17% increase in cases in the past week, with active infections reaching 712 across 24 states. Texas is the epicenter, experiencing a surge in cases and child fatalities.
Exploring the World of Canned Foods for Meal Prep: A One-Week Experiment
For my usual lunch meal prep, I cook a batch of chicken breasts, sweet potatoes, and green beans in my pellet smoker on Sunday, store them in the fridge, and then portion out a macro-friendly lunch e… [+6157 chars]
The Chilling Morning Ritual: Testing Ashton Hall's Ice-Water Face Dunk
I tried dunking my face in ice-cold Saratoga water for a few days. It felt useless.Kristine Villarroel/Business Insider <ul><li>Wellness influencer Ashton Hall's morning routine went viral last mont… [+9398 chars]
Syntis Bio Develops Innovative Daily Pill to Combat Obesity
The drug is based on research conducted at MIT by Giovanni Traverso, a gastroenterologist and mechanical engineer, and Robert Langer, a chemical engineer who has launched more than two dozen biotech … [+3401 chars]
Dr. Rupy Aujla's Approach to Protein: A Balanced Diet for Gut Health
Rupy Aujla aims to eat 1.6 grams of protein daily per kilogram of his body weight.Courtesy of Dr. Rupy Aujla <ul><li>Dr. Rupy Aujla wrote a book to help people eat more protein and fiber simultaneou… [+3016 chars]
Revolutionary Automated IVF Machine Successfully Delivers Newborn
What a medical professional sees when they supervise the IVF procedure via a livestream Conceivable Life Sciences A highly automated form of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) has led to a successful bir… [+3165 chars]
Concerns Rise Over ADHD Medications and Their Impact on Heart Health
This little pill taken by adults and children alike might just be a prescription for heart disease. Dr. Evan Levine is an experienced cardiologist in Scarsdale, New York, who also runs a very popula… [+4410 chars]
New Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physic… [+9225 chars]
Mercy Ships: Transforming Cruise Ships into Lifesaving Floating Hospitals
Mercy Ships operates a fleet of floating hospitals that offer free medical care, such as surgeries.Lara Arkinstall <ul><li>Nonprofit Mercy Ships converts cruise ships into floating hospitals.</li><l… [+5136 chars]
Vermont Firm Recalls Over 1,700 Pounds of Butter Due to Possible Contamination
A Vermont firm is recalling more than 1,700 pounds of butter because it may be contaminated with coliform, a type of bacteria found in fecal matter
New Research Illuminates Eating Habits of GLP-1 Users: The Ozempic Diet
Research out this week might help you plan your own version of the Ozempic diet, with the results of a survey revealing the foods that people tend to avoid, or eat less of, once they start taking GLP… [+3075 chars]
Vermont Firm Recalls Over 1,700 Pounds of Butter Due to Possible Coliform Contamination
A Vermont firm is recalling more than 1,700 pounds of butter because it may be contaminated with coliform, a type of bacteria found in fecal matter.
Australian Woman Unwittingly Gives Birth to Stranger's Baby Due to Embryo Mix-Up
The mistake at a Queensland fertility clinic has been blamed on human error.
Robbie Williams Reveals Battle with Scurvy: A Rare Deviation from the Norm
Like Robbie Williams, you may think of scurvy as a "17th-century pirate disease" certainly nothing from this millennium (ahem). But, as the 51-year-old singer found out, it isn't just the scourge of … [+2835 chars]
The Hidden Dangers of Air Pollution: A Looming Health Crisis
When you inhale a microscopic speck of soot, its journey may go like this: The particle enters your nose and heads into your lungs, penetrating even the tiny air sacs that facilitate gas exchange. Ne… [+10878 chars]
The Skincare Tool TikTok Users Can't Stop Raving About
See it in action on TikTok! My colleague Negesti Kaudo uses this: "I got a facial a couple of years ago and I could tell something was different about my extractions, so I asked the aesthetician to … [+1377 chars]
New Research Suggests Bacterial Vaginosis Should Be Treated as a Sexually Transmitted Infection
Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. Research suggests that anywhere from roughly a quarter to more than a third of people with a vagina will contract bacte… [+15112 chars]
The Truth About Veneer: A Deep Dive into Furniture Materials
Veneer is like the boob job of the furniture industry. It can look amazingly natural and fool fairly discerning eyes, or it can stick out like a rock-hard and overly perky boob sore thumb. Not to e… [+12222 chars]
Teenager's Struggle with Parental Gaslighting and Emotional Abuse
Invalidating a child’s feelings is one of the worst things any parent can do. These actions are not only hurtful as they happen, but the pain from such psychological abuse may linger for a long time.… [+1313 chars]
Former Employees Testify Against Risque Gentlemen's Club Owner in Drug Trafficking Case
The Brief <ul><li>Former employees of the Risque Gentlemen's Club testified against the clubs owner. </li><li>The testimony claimed the owner, Ioannis Pahoumis, had been trafficking drugs, launderi… [+2538 chars]
UK's Ofcom Launches Investigation into Suicide Forum Following BBC Expos
Tony Smith and Angus Crawford Joe Nihill took his own life after learning on the forum how to buy and use a toxic chemical A pro-suicide forum is being investigated by the UK's online regulator, th… [+4344 chars]
Hydrow Rowing Machines Revolutionize At-Home Fitness with Exclusive Discounts
Hydrow rowing machines transformed the at-home fitness market when they launched in 2017. With their full-body low-impact training methods, Hydrow makes it easier to hit your fitness goals without le… [+2778 chars]
Exploring the Impact of Swimming on Sleep Quality: A Personal Experiment
If you're an avid swimmer, you know the joy of getting in a few laps. Being in the water and reaching that rhythmic state is therapeutic. As someone who grew up across the street from my hometown's p… [+6365 chars]
FDA Reverses Telework Restrictions Amid Staffing Cuts and Operational Concerns
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Australia's Innovative Approach to Road Safety: Tackling Distracted Driving with AI Technology
Australian start-up Acusensus’s cameras have already been linked to a fall in road fatalities
Franklin Graham praises Trump admin's response to deadly Burma earthquake: 'Very generous'
As Samaritan’s Purse races to provide aid in earthquake-ravaged Burma, Rev. Franklin Graham shares powerful words on God’s protection over President Trump.
FDA Reverses Telework Policy Amid Staffing Concerns
The Food and Drug Administration is reversing course on its requirement for all staffers to report to the office.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Ukraine claims over 150 Chinese mercenaries fighting for Russia; Zelenskyy says ‘there are many more’
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Strategy, Coinbase and crypto stocks soar as markets rebound following Trump's 90-day tariff relief
Markets rebounded sharply after Trump paused global tariffs for 90 days and lowered most reciprocal duties to 10%, sparking a 7% jump in bitcoin.