The Colombian government has declared a national health and economic emergency in response to a severe yellow fever outbreak that has resulted in 74 confirmed cases and 34 deaths. The government urging people to get vaccinated and take precautions while traveling over Easter weekend. The mosquito-borne virus, which typically causes fever, muscle pains, nausea, and...
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Berlin Doctor Charged With Killing 15 Patients, 75 More Cases Under Investigation
A 40-year-old palliative care physician in Berlin has been charged with the murder of 15 patients under his care between September 2021 and July 2024. According to authorities, the number of victims could rise significantly, as investigators are currently reviewing 75 additional cases. The 40-year-old doctor had been in custody since August 2024. Prosecutors allege...
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U.S. Health Secretary To Tell Centers For Disease Control And Prevention To Stop Recommending Fluoridation
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday said he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stop recommending fluoridation in communities nationwide. Kennedy said he’s assembling a task force of health experts to study the issue and make new recommendations. Also on Monday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it is reviewing “new scientific information”...
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Video: A Man’s Sperm Quality Affect His Spouse Pregnancy, Here Is Why
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Second child dies of measles as Texas outbreak worsens
A second child has died from measles as an outbreak of the highly contagious virus continues to grow in western Texas. According to BBC report, the school-aged child was not vaccinated, had no underlying health conditions and was in hospital suffering complications from measles, Aaron Davis, the vice-president of UMC Health System revealed. US Health...
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Photos: Nigerian Doctor Successfully Separate Conjoined Twins
Professor Lukman Olajide Abdulrahman of Pediatric Surgery at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital has successfully separated conjoined twins. None of the duo suffer fatality.
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World Oral Health Day: A Happy Mouth Is… A Happy Mind. “Oral Disease Are Not Just A Health Burden But An Economic One Too”— W.H.O
Oral diseases are a silent epidemic, impacting nearly 3.7 billion people A healthy mouth boosts your mood, supports clear speech & makes you feel great, therefore: Avoid tobacco Avoid harmful use of alcohol Brush teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste Cut down on sugar Quit smoking Stay hydrated Don’t skip dental check-ups and...
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Alarm Clock May Be A Contributory Factor To Your Hypertension, Here Is Why:
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