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Norovirus outbreaks surging across the US: CDC data

The Hill

There were 91 outbreaks reported by state health departments during the week of Dec. Currently, state, local and territorial health departments are not required to report individual cases of norovirus illness to the CDC, and only 15 states participate in the National Outbreak Reporting System. But the data are not comprehensive.

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UNC Charlotte chemist develops purification system that removes PFAS

NC Health News

And in an age when the idea of safe drinking water weighs heavy on North Carolinians whose water sources are contaminated by PFAS, what Poler said he has to offer could perhaps not come soon enough for consumers. The materials developed in Polers lab will have to be certified by the National Sanitation Foundation.

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Unmasking Thyroid Health via the Iodine Connection

Mercola

Common symptoms of thyroid disease include fatigue, ability to lose weight, dry skin, constipation, but these signs are often vague and easily mistaken for other health issues. These statistics highlight a growing public health concern that demands immediate attention and action. In Pakistan alone, over 9.7%

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Norovirus Rates Are Rising: Here’s the 411 on the Stomach Flu

Black Health Matters

A 2021 Viruses journal report stated, Human Norovirus is currently the main viral cause of acute gastroenteritis (AGEs) in most countries worldwide. That cheap hand sanitizer you picked up at the gas station will not cut it against its power. Norovirus does more than cause mild discomfort. How Can You Protect Your Home From Norovirus?

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Why a Bidet Is Better Than Toilet Paper

Mercola

Commenting in a HuffPost article, 9 health and wellness expert Dr. Farhan Malik says: "The direct application of water for post-toilet cleansing removes residual fecal matter more effectively than toilet paper alone. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): 14 "Dioxins and furans can cause a number of health effects.

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Climate and health: Stories to watch in 2025

Association of Health Care Journalists

While climate coverage often focuses on heat, its health impacts have a broader audience appeal. With primary care doctors ranked as the most trusted source of information on these health effects, medical professionals have a unique opportunity to educate the public about the far-reaching health impacts of our changing environment.

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Centre directs all States, UTs to hold ground-level surveys, identify gaps and expedite construction of Individual Household Latrines

The Hindu

The World Health Organization reported in 2023 that unsafe water, sanitation, and hygiene are responsible for approximately 1,000 deaths of children under the age of five every day

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