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Global polio eradication effort faces challenges in meeting 2023 targets
An independent evaluation has indicated that the global campaign to eliminate polio is likely to fall short of achieving two critical goals in the ongoing battle against the…
Obesity maps: CDC reveals which US states have the highest body mass index among residents
All U.S. states have an obesity rate among their residents of higher than 20%, which is at least one in five adults — and many exceed that.The Centers for Disease Control and…
Is it just a mosquito bite — or could it be ‘skeeter syndrome’? Here’s what to know
If a pesky mosquito bite just doesn't seem to go away, it could be something else — namely, skeeter syndrome.Skeeter syndrome, according to the Cleveland Clinic, is "a large local…
Melatonin warnings: Nearly half of parents give it to their kids to help them sleep, but experts urge caution
As a growing number of American parents are giving their kids melatonin to help them fall asleep, some experts are warning of potential risks.Nearly half (46%) of parents in the…
TIAs and mini-stroke risks: Cardiologist shares warning signs and prevention tips
In the U.S., a person has a stroke every 40 seconds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — making strokes just as widespread as they are…
Free COVID tests will again be available from US government starting next week
The U.S. government is reactivating the program that mails free COVID-19 tests to Americans' homes upon request.Effective Sept. 25, households will be able to order four free tests…
High blood pressure a concern worldwide, leading to death, stroke, heart attack: How to stop a ‘silent…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has just published its first report on the global impact of hypertension and how people can win the race against this "silent killer" that often…
Boost brain health and slow mental aging with 10 intriguing tips from longevity experts
Just as our bodies and organs break down as we age, so do our brains. While the cognitive aging process can’t be stopped, there are ways we can slow it down, according to Dr. Brett…
Northeastern University granted $17.5 million by CDC to become infectious disease detection, prep center
Northeastern University in Boston will be given $17.5 million by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to lead an innovation center focused on infectious disease…
Aspartame could cause memory and learning deficits in future generations, a new study suggests
The non-sugar, low-calorie sweetener aspartame has been linked to potential problems with memory and learning, according to a study from the Florida State University (FSU) College…