Tag: Public health

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Developing a Combined COVID-Flu Vaccine: Potential Delays and Promising Progress

Alrighty, so there's this new vaccine by Moderna that's taking a swing at both the seasonal flu viruses and the COVID-19 virus. Two birds...
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Fighting the Rise of Drug-Resistant ‘Superbugs’

So, like, picture this: back in the day, people didn't really know that tiny germs could make you sick. It wasn't until some smart...
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Why Vaccines Are Important During Texas Measles Outbreak

A tragic incident unfolded in Texas this week, marking the first measles-related death in the United States in a decade. The victim, a school-age...
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Developing an Effective Norovirus Vaccine: Progress and Prospects

Norovirus, the dreaded stomach bug, has been wreaking havoc this winter with its sudden onset of gastrointestinal distress. Unlike the flu or COVID-19, there...
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Jimmy Carter’s Legacy: Saving Millions from Guinea Worm Disease

Former president Jimmy Carter's legacy in the fight against Guinea worm disease has left a lasting impact on millions of lives worldwide. His dedication...
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RFK Jr. Potential Head of CDC, FDA, NIH: Impact on Public Health

RFK Jr. Potential Head of CDC, FDA, NIH: Impact on Public HealthHappy Monday, listeners! For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. Let’s kick...
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Is Fluoride in Drinking Water Safe? Examining the Evidence.

Is Fluoride in Drinking Water Safe? Delving into the DebateFor decades, municipalities in the U.S. have been adding fluoride to tap water, touting its...
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Preparing for a Bird Flu Pandemic: UK’s Plan for Five Million Vaccine Doses

Preparing for a Bird Flu Pandemic: UK's Plan for Five Million Vaccine DosesMore than five million doses of a vaccine are being prepared in...
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E. coli Outbreak Linked to Organic Carrots: 39 Sickened, 15 Hospitalized

An outbreak of E. coli linked to organic carrots has affected at least 39 people, with 15 hospitalized. The FDA has recalled specific brands...
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Reevaluating RFK Jr.’s Influence on American Public Health

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a well-known vaccine skeptic, has been nominated by President Trump to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services....

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