public health
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healthTina Q. Tan: Advancing Pediatric Respiratory Care and Vaccination Strategies
Tina Q. Tan emphasizes the critical role of vaccinations and global collaboration in combating respiratory diseases.
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healthViral Respiratory Tract Disease Strains US Healthcare Systems
Analysis reveals the significant burden of viral respiratory infections on hospitalizations, mortality, and costs in the U.S.
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healthZyn and the New Nicotine: Social Costs of Smoking Bans, Demographics, and the Rise of Pouches
Nick Pell discusses how smoking bans impacted mentorship, the overstated secondhand smoke risk, and the male-dominated, young adult surge of nicotine pouches like Zyn.
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healthFlesh-Eating Screwworm Found in Texas Cow for First Time in Decades
The USDA confirmed a New World screwworm infestation in a Texas cow, raising concerns about livestock and public health.
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healthSingapore Life Expectancy Hits Record 83.9 Years
Singapore residents' life expectancy rose to 83.9 years in 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic peak. Males reach 81.8, females 86.0 years at birth.
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healthPersonalized Cancer Risk Models Reveal Screening Gaps
Study shows individual cancer risk varies widely, suggesting screening should go beyond age and sex.
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healthInfant Gut Microbiome May Be Altered by Chlorinated Tap Water
A new Australian study finds chlorinated drinking water in infancy may increase antimicrobial resistance in the gut microbiome.
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health26 Canadian Air Passengers Monitored for Hantavirus Exposure
Canadian public health officials are contacting 26 air passengers deemed low risk for hantavirus after exposure on a flight with a confirmed case.