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China Exposes Lead Poisoning Cover-Up at Kindergarten

An official investigation in China has revealed a widespread cover-up involving the lead poisoning of over 200 children ...

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UK Welcomes Eight Babies Born Free of Mitochondrial Disease

In the UK, eight babies have been born healthy through a medical breakthrough using DNA from three people to prevent sev...

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HHS Proceeds with Mass Layoffs After Supreme Court Ruling

Tens of thousands of workers at US federal health agencies were officially laid off on Monday after a Supreme Court deci...

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Fertility Clinics Rise as Birth Rate Hits Record Low

When Kim Mi-ae started her second round of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) late last year, she braced herself for another p...

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RSV Vaccine Now Available for High-Risk Adults Aged 50+

High-risk adults in their 50s have been added to the age group that can get R.S.V. vaccination, according to new informa...

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States and Nonprofits Rush to Protect Vaccine Access as Federal Support Wavers

As federal support for vaccine access becomes increasingly uncertain, an increasing number of American states and nonpro...

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Parasites, Bacteria & Pools: How Safe Is Your Swim?

Pools are a favorite place to cool off in the scorching summer heat or stay in shape with a relaxing swim, but they may ...

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Ex-Anti-Vaccine Leader to Address CDC on Thimerosal

The U.S. Supreme Court has granted an emergency request from former President Donald Trump allowing his administration t...

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Siblings Say Mum's Beliefs Led to Sister's Death

Gabriel and Sebastian Shemirani have lashed out at their sister Paloma's death at the hands of their mother Kate She...

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Nephrologists Debunk 7 Common Kidney Disease Myths

Kidney disease impacts millions across the globe, however many misconceptions about its cause, symptoms, and treatm...

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UK chocolate prices soar as inflation holds steady

UK inflation slowed to 3.4% in the year to May, the same rate as in the previous month, close to its highest in a y...

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China to Expand Epidural Access Nationwide by 2025

Every tertiary-level hospital in China will be required by the end of 2025 to offer epidural anesthesia for women in lab...

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UK faces crisis as 5 million battle major insecurities

More than 5 million working-age adults are currently living in a dangerous cocktail of financial insecurity, ill-health ...

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Wellness Perfection is a Myth: Choose Sustainable Healthy Habits

When you’re idly scanning your phone, you may come upon a flood of wellness trends, like the latest miracle diet t...

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Why Sleeping Angry Can Improve Your Relationship

Arguments between partners can stir strong emotions in many couples, who tend to believe that conflicts should be resolv...

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Struggling to Sleep Early Experts Share What Can Help

Some people end up in an exhausting pattern. They have trouble waking up in the morning and feel wide awake when they ar...

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Ultraprocessed Foods Significantly Raise Risk of Early Death

A new study, based on information from more than 240,000 people, reports a link between aggressive consumption of u...

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Americans Still Struggling with Proper Handwashing Habits

Many Americans still struggle with washing their hands correctly, despite years of hygiene education. A recent survey fo...