77 stories tagged #public health

  1. Avoid These 5 Common Tick Check Mistakes
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    Avoid These 5 Common Tick Check Mistakes

    Protect yourself from tickborne diseases by understanding the most frequent errors people make during tick checks, from where you look to how you remove them.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  2. Wildlife Trade Fuels Zoonotic Disease Risk Over Time, Study Finds
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    Wildlife Trade Fuels Zoonotic Disease Risk Over Time, Study Finds

    New research reveals a direct correlation between the duration species spend in wildlife trade and the increased risk of zoonotic disease transmission to humans.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  3. Idaho's Low Vaccination Rate Fuels Measles Risk
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    Idaho's Low Vaccination Rate Fuels Measles Risk

    Idaho faces heightened measles risk due to the nation's lowest MMR vaccination rate, falling significantly below herd immunity thresholds.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. U.S. Tuberculosis Cases Rise Amid Post-Pandemic Rebound
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    U.S. Tuberculosis Cases Rise Amid Post-Pandemic Rebound

    Health officials warn of increasing tuberculosis cases in the U.S., attributing the trend to pandemic-related disruptions and global travel.

    3mo ago 2 min read
  5. Another State Bans 'Gas Station Heroin' Amid National Crackdown
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    Another 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.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  6. Measles Outbreak Spurs Dramatic Vaccine Surge in New Mexico
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    Measles 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.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  7. Measles Resurgence Signals Broader Public Health Weakness
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    Measles 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.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  8. WHO: Europe Leads Global Tobacco Use, Vaping Fuels Rise
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    WHO: 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.

    4mo ago 1 min read