Health
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How Hormonal Shifts Make ADHD In Women More Visible At Menopause
ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a condition that is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, particularly in women. Many women…
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New World screwworm case diagnosed in U.S.
A recent case of New World screwworm has been reported in a Maryland resident who traveled to El Salvador. This…
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Mississippi declares public health emergency over rising infant deaths. Here’s what to know.
Mississippi has recently been faced with a troubling public health emergency concerning its infant mortality rate. The state’s Department of…
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Are all ultra-processed foods bad? New research suggests not
A recent study conducted by Swinburne University challenges the traditional belief that all ultra-processed foods are inherently bad for health.…
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“One Health” Is The New Global Policy Framework
The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 brought to light the vulnerabilities of global systems, from supply chains to governance. It also…
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CDC boosts security, RFK Jr. targets pediatricians: D.C. Diagnosis
Welcome to D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s newsletter that covers the politics and policy of health and medicine. I’m Daniel Payne, and…
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CDC staff reel from shooting, harassment, vaccine panel and mass layoffs
Less than two weeks after a tragic incident where a gunman opened fire at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, the agency…
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Low daily fluid intake linked to higher stress hormone response in adults
Water is essential for our overall health and well-being, and a new study from scientists in Liverpool, U.K., highlights the…
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Why ‘Zombie Squirrels’ Have Been Appearing In The U.S. And Canada
Zombie squirrels have been making headlines recently in the U.S. and Canada, with reports of squirrels sporting strange, sometimes bleeding…
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ERs shouldn’t separate new moms in crisis from their babies
A young mother arrived at the triage area of the emergency room, clutching her 6-week-old baby, anxiety etched on her…
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