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Flesh-eating screwworms infect 74 pets in Texas, USDA launches control measures

Flesh-eating screwworms have spread to a third state in the U.S., with 74 cases reported among pets and livestock, raising urgent health concerns. The USDA is implementing measures to control the outbreak...

Ars Technica · 14 days ago · 1 min read

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Study finds 25% of patients lie for antibiotics, risking resistance

Over 25% of people lie to their doctors to obtain antibiotics, often exaggerating symptoms despite antibiotics being ineffective against viral infections. This misuse contributes to antibiotic resistance...

Ars Technica · 14 days ago · 1 min read

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Study reveals 54% of young adults with diabetes achieve remission in six months

A study found that 54% of younger adults with type 2 diabetes achieved remission in six months through a low-calorie diet and structured exercise, compared to just 4% in a control group. This approach could...

ScienceDaily · 14 days ago · 2 min read

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Mental health experts warn GLP-1 drugs may worsen eating disorders

The rise in popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs is raising concerns among mental health experts, as they may worsen eating disorders, which have already increased by 71% globally since 1990. Clinicians warn...

MIT Tech Review · 15 days ago · 1 min read

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Florida reports 400 dengue fever cases, highest in nearly a century

Florida has reported over 400 locally acquired dengue fever cases this year, the highest number in nearly a century, linked to the death of an elderly woman. The outbreak highlights the impact of climate...

NPR Health · 15 days ago · 2 min read

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Saskia Reeves-Priestley collapses at work due to low vitamin D levels

Saskia Reeves-Priestley collapsed at work due to dangerously low vitamin D levels, highlighting the widespread issue of vitamin D deficiency affecting one in four adults in the UK. Health experts emphasize the...

BBC Health · 15 days ago · 2 min read

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WHO Emergency Committee urges long-term COVID-19 response efforts globally

The World Health Organization's Emergency Committee on COVID-19 confirmed the pandemic remains a public health emergency and emphasized the need for sustained global response efforts. With ongoing outbreaks...

WHO Health · Aug 01, 2020 · 1 min read

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Flesh-eating screwworms infect 74 pets in Texas, USDA launches control measures

Study finds 25% of patients lie for antibiotics, risking resistance

Study reveals 54% of young adults with diabetes achieve remission in six months

Mental health experts warn GLP-1 drugs may worsen eating disorders

Florida reports 400 dengue fever cases, highest in nearly a century

Saskia Reeves-Priestley collapses at work due to low vitamin D levels

WHO Emergency Committee urges long-term COVID-19 response efforts globally

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