Public Health
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healthAnother State Bans 'Gas Station Heroin' Amid National Crackdown
Tianeptine, dubbed 'gas station heroin,' faces new state bans as health officials warn of rising addiction and overdose risks.
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healthMeasles Outbreak Spurs Dramatic Vaccine Surge in New Mexico
New Mexico saw a 55% rise in measles vaccinations following a significant outbreak, demonstrating a strong public health response.
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healthMeasles Resurgence Signals Broader Public Health Weakness
Declining vaccination rates and eroding public trust in health institutions, highlighted by measles outbreaks, pose significant economic and national security risks.
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healthWHO: Europe Leads Global Tobacco Use, Vaping Fuels Rise
New WHO report reveals Europe's projected dominance in tobacco consumption by 2030, driven by e-cigarettes and flavored nicotine products targeting youth.
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healthCOVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Cut Preeclampsia Risk in Pregnant Women
New study reveals COVID-19 booster vaccinations significantly reduce preeclampsia risk, preterm birth, and maternal mortality in pregnant women.
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healthForever Chemicals Accelerate Aging in Middle-Aged Men, New Study Reveals
Exposure to specific 'forever chemicals,' PFNA and PFOSA, is linked to accelerated biological aging in middle-aged men, raising health concerns.
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healthAncient Killer Typhoid Fever Gains Dangerous Antibiotic Resistance
Scientists warn that typhoid fever, an ancient bacterial disease, is rapidly evolving extensive drug resistance, posing a growing threat globally. Urgent prevention measures are needed.
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healthFlu Season Extended: Doctors Warn of Lingering Virus and Second Wave
US health experts caution that the current flu season may extend into spring, with a surge in influenza B cases following an aggressive influenza A.