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Opposites don’t always attract, governor issues vaccine warning, and parents honor late daughter
Dan and Jessica Roomberg's life was turned upside down when their first child, Mila, was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis type 1 in 2017. (Dan and Jessica Roomberg)‘SWEETEST GIRL…
Health and Human Services Department awards clinics treating long COVID patients $45 million
The U.S. government is awarding $45 million in grants to help clinics treating long COVID develop new models of care and expand access, the Department of Health and Human Services…
New Mexico puppy is euthanized after it contracted rabies: This is a ‘100% preventable disease’
A puppy recently tested positive for rabies and was euthanized in New Mexico, according to a news release from the state’s health department.The animal, located in Bernalillo…
Ask a doc: ‘How can I make vaccinations and blood draws less scary for my child?’
Back-to-school time means a focus on children’s immunizations ahead of flu season — but the prospect of shots can be scary and anxiety-inducing for many kids.Some two in three…
The Role of Petri Dishes in the Fight Against Infectious Diseases
Petri dishes are unsung heroes in the fight against infectious diseases. From culture growth to antibiotic sensitivity testing, they are the foundation upon which crucial…
Dust at day care centers contained bacteria that could cause lung issues in kids, study found
Bacteria-containing dust found at day care centers could put children at a higher risk of asthma, a new study from the European Respiratory Society suggests.In the study, the…
Prostate cancer symptoms and warning signs
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer found in American men. The only type of cancer more common than prostate cancer is skin cancer, according to the American Cancer Society.…
Abortion chatbot Charley helps women end their pregnancies: ‘Let’s get started’
For those women who are considering terminating their pregnancies, a new chatbot called Charley aims to help them start the process of getting an abortion.The chatbot, which…
Study on MDMA’s use to treat PTSD could send therapy method to FDA for approval by 2024
A new study published last week suggests the psychedelic drug MDMA, also known as Ecstasy or Molly, can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, and some expect the…
Can magnesium and vitamin D3 curb anxiety? Mental health experts weigh in on a viral TikTok claim
A viral TikTok trend is claiming that the use of several supplements can help ease anxiety.Anxiety sufferers have tested the effects of magnesium and D3 vitamins to curb their…