public health
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healthAvoid 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.
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healthWildlife 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.
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healthIdaho'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.
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healthU.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.
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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.