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Measles cases rise by 20 percent worldwide: WHO

The Hill

Cases of the disease increased by 20 percent across the globe between 2022 and 2023, rising from 8,645,000 to 10,341,000, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). Measles cases have skyrocketed in recent years after a COVID-19 pandemic-era drop in vaccination against the virus.

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Psychedelics and Mental Health

Exploring Health

Could Psychedelic Drugs Provide Relief for Mental Health Disorders? Recently, research in clinical psychology has explored the possibility that psychedelics may be useful for the treatment of mental health disorders. Shame and guilt felt towards bad mental health prevents some people from seeking professional healthcare.

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Nobel Prize winners inspire young minds in new scientific articles for kids 

Frontiers

Prior to publication, the distinguished scientists worked with young reviewers aged 8-15 to ensure their articles were interesting and understandable for young readers. Molecular Flashlights that Light Up Science , written by Martin Chalfie , awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2008.

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Anna Kramvis – A big job in a small world

Frontiers

In line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good health and well-being , we discuss the progress of hepatitis B research and the challenges faced, including the COVID-19 pandemic, lack of funding, and low vaccination rates. Over time, I expanded my role to full-time and established my research entity, the HVDRU, in 2008.

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NYC health department promised 1,000 fresh produce permits nearly two decades ago. Just 149 vendors had them this year.

HEALTHBEAT

In 2008, the city health department opened up 1,000 permits for street vendors to sell fresh fruits and vegetables in New York City’s food deserts. Seven months ago, Garcia said, he and his mother decided to shutter their Green Carts because of his mother’s old age and because they can no longer sustain the business’s losses. “I

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Research Uncovers Another Compelling Reason to Get Enough Folate During Pregnancy

Mercola

Folate Helps Protect Against Lead's Neurotoxic Effects An October 2024 study published in the Environmental Health Perspectives journal 2 found that supplementing with folic acid, a synthetic version of folate, during pregnancy helps mitigate lead's neurotoxic effects. The higher the SRS score, the more autistic-like behaviors detected.

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Promoting and protecting the public’s health: recommendations for a new Administration and Congress, 2025

Big Cities Health Coalition

The Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC), representing the leaders of health departments serving nearly 61 million Americans, calls on the incoming Administration and Congress to enhance support for local public health systems.