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War, Pandemics, and the Struggle for Healthcare Security
10+ min ago (526+ words) Argument: War, Pandemics, and the Struggle for Healthcare Security Among the many reckonings prompted by COVID-19 was the painful realization that countries are highly dependent on imported medical supplies. Half a decade later, that dependence remains. Now, as hantavirus spreads,…...
Possible food poisoning on a cruise ship: there is one dead and 1, 700 travelers confined in Bordeaux
54+ min ago (21+ words) About fifty people have presented vomiting and diarrhea, while tests are being carried out to determine the origin of the contagion...
Neonatal infection guidance updated to allow home antibiotic treatment for some babies | National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) | Official Press Release
27+ min ago (1030+ words) We've recommended that newborn babies receiving antibiotics in hospital could potentially switch to oral antibiotics and be cared for at home if they are doing well and responding to treatment. This means mothers whose babies need antibiotics could leave hospital…...
How Many Times Should a Baby Poop Per Day? A Paediatrician Explains
3+ hour, 4+ min ago (351+ words) What Affects How Often a Baby Poops? Newborns (028 Days): Expect Frequent Nappies 1 to 6 Months: Wide Range Is Normal What Does Normal Baby Poop Look Like? Toddlers (13 Years): Diet Takes Over Older Children: What Is the Normal Range? Dr Joel Dsouza,…...
L. A. County Moves to Shield Hospital Workers and Patients From Immigration Enforcement
14+ min ago (284+ words) Health care workers at Los Angeles County hospitals will soon receive new training on how to protect patient rights during encounters with federal immigration agents, after the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a motion to strengthen protections at county-operated…...
Everyday Air Pollution Linked to Poorer Brain Function, Study Finds
16+ min ago (485+ words) Newswise " The air pollution we breathe daily could be harming more than just our lungs and hearts. New research from Mc Master University suggests that fine particles from traffic, industry and wildfire smoke is linked to worse cognitive function. The…...
Vance-led task force cuts off $1. 4 B from home health, hospice providers suspected of fraud
23+ min ago (631+ words) Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration is looking at denaturalizing suspects facing fraud allegations and calls Minnesota "the tip of the iceberg" on "The Will Cain Show." EXCLUSIVE: Vice President JD Vance's anti-fraud task force has withheld $1. 4 billion…...
Labour's fit note plans unfit for purpose
36+ min ago (326+ words) An occupational health adviser New changes planned to the benefits system will mean hardship and worsening health for many. The government intends to change the way "fit notes" are issued. Its "Work Well" scheme will be brought in across the…...
UNFPA warns eastern Chad maternity care strained by Sudan displacement surge
26+ min ago (292+ words) This was the warning from the United Nations (UN) reproductive health agency (UNFPA) on Tuesday, as a widening humanitarian emergency overwhelms already fragile health services. The warning comes as Chad absorbs a major influx of refugees plus returnees fleeing conflict…...
Your favorite hobby could help you age more slowly, new study finds
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (360+ words) WASHINGTON " Turns out your next anti-aging habit might not be at the gym. It actually might be at a concert, in a pottery class or singing along to your favorite playlist. A new study'from researchers at University College London found…...