Public Health
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healthSingapore Confirms Measles Case in Unvaccinated Infant at Preschool
First measles case involving a child in Singaporean preschool since enhanced containment measures were implemented. The infant was unvaccinated and is recovering.
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healthThe Silent Crisis: Alcohol Misuse Among Seniors
An investigation into the growing problem of late-life alcohol misuse, driven by loneliness and lack of purpose in retirement.
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healthMeasles Warning Sparks Communication Concerns in Alberta's Parkland County
Alberta's health minister addresses communication breakdowns following a broad measles warning in Parkland County after 17 cases were confirmed.
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healthAncient Bacteria Resists Modern Antibiotics: A 5,000-Year-Old Threat Found
Scientists discover a 5,000-year-old bacterium from a Romanian ice cave exhibiting resistance to 10 modern antibiotics, raising questions about the natural evolution of antibiotic resistance.
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healthIndoor Habits May Fuel Global Surge in Myopia, New Study Suggests
Research indicates that sustained indoor near work, not just screen time, could be a primary driver of rising myopia rates worldwide. Experts explore the physiological mechanisms.
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healthInfluencer Drinking Sparks Youth Desire: New Study Reveals Social Media Impact
A Rutgers Health and Harvard University study finds that young adults exposed to influencers drinking alcohol on social media exhibit a significantly increased desire to consume it.
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healthPregnancy and Antidepressants: Two-Thirds Halt Treatment, Risking Mental Health Emergencies
A new analysis reveals a significant trend of women discontinuing antidepressant medication during pregnancy, leading to a doubled risk of mental health crises.
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healthSingle Vaccine Targets Flu and COVID-19, Shows Promising Results
New multicomponent mRNA vaccine demonstrates safety and robust immune response against influenza and COVID-19 in early trials.