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Hospitals face months of IV fluid shortages after Helene damages N.C. factory

NPR Health

Hospitals have been forced to innovate with new ways of hydrating patients and giving them medications, after a key factory that produces IV fluid bags flooded during Hurricane Helene. (This story first aired on Morning Edition on Nov. 7, 2024.

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How gut bacteria regulate stress and sleep cycles

News Medical Health Sciences

This study reveals that gut microbiota, particularly Lactobacillus species, regulate the daily rhythm of stress hormones like corticosterone, influencing stress responses and brain function at different times of the day. Disruptions in gut bacteria lead to altered stress responses and increased susceptibility to disorders like depression.

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Mpox clade Ia has evolved to jump from humans to humans: new study

The Hindu

Researchers have found a surge in the prevalence of mutations that can be attributed to a protein family in the human body called APOBEC

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Heat exposure significantly heightens risks for maternal and newborn health

News Medical Health Sciences

The study reveals that heat exposure increases health risks for pregnant women and their babies, impacting outcomes like preterm birth, low birth weight, and hypertensive disorders.

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Taking newborn screening, as a birth right, ahead in Karnataka

The Hindu

NBS is a public health programme that helps in identifying serious developmental and genetic disorders in newborns through biochemical tests conducted after birth.

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Does more education reshape your brain?

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers found no long-term brain structure changes from an extra year of compulsory education, challenging theories about education's impact on neural development.

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Genetic links between osteoarthritis and cardiovascular disease reveal hidden common risks

News Medical Health Sciences

Shared genetic factors may drive both osteoarthritis and cardiovascular disease, suggesting a common genetic basis that influences the development of these diseases.

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Scurvy Is Making a Surprising Comeback

Mercola

Scurvy, caused by a lack of vitamin C, once ravaged sailors on long voyages, leading to weakness, bleeding gums and even death. Thanks to better nutrition and the availability of fresh foods, scurvy has become almost forgotten in developed countries. However, recent reports reveal that this condition is making a comeback. The resurgence of scurvy has significant implications, as it’s more than just an isolated health concern — it highlights the ongoing struggles with nutrition and economic dispa

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F-1 Student Work Visa Strategies: What’s Required for OPT, CPT & STEM Extensions, PASE

The Cofounder

Join GoinGlobal’s immigration experts to explore 3 US work options commonly used by F-1 students. F-1 students studying at American universities have limited options for working during their degree programs. An important option allowing off-campus employment is Curricular Practical Training (“CPT”).

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Cancer-Causing Chemicals Found in Tap and Bottled Water

Mercola

Drinking clean, pure water is essential for maintaining optimal health, yet over 2 billion people worldwide still lack access to safe drinking water. 1 The increasing contamination of tap water with harmful substances has led many to seek alternatives like bottled water and home filtration systems in an effort to protect their well-being. Yet, despite this shift, there's still a lack of comprehensive scientific data on the safety of these water sources, particularly when it comes to the presence

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Making the Most of Your Public Service Opportunity

The Cofounder

As a continuation of his last two articles, Robert Merritt talks about how to make the most of your career in public services. To read his previous article “The Many Roads to Federal Service at CDC” click here and to read his article “An Accidental Career in Public Health” click here!

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DOH25-006C Harm Reduction Supplies - DOH25-006C

WA State Department of Health

DOH25-006C Harm Reduction Supplies - DOH25-006C maria.rogers@d… November 10, 2024 - 12:25pm Contract Display Name DOH25-006C Harm Reduction Supplies Post Date November 10, 2024 - 12:00pm Reference Number DOH25-006C Response Due Date December 16, 2024 - 12:00pm Solicitation Type Request for Proposals Contract Document File DOH25-006C Harm Reduction Supplies.

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Administrative Internship, Emory Healthcare

The Cofounder

The Emory Healthcare (EHC) Administrative Internship is an 10-week, full-time program designed for highly motivated individuals who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate-level program and are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. The internship will begin in May 2025 and run through August.

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US Approves GMO Wheat Grown with Neurotoxic Herbicide

Mercola

I’ve long warned about the dangers genetically modified organisms (GMOs) pose to human health and the environment, including the possibility of introducing new allergens into the food supply, decreasing biodiversity and increasing reliance on pesticides. Even more troubling is that the long-term health impacts of consuming GMOs remain largely unknown.

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RFK Jr.'s new bully pulpit sends public health shock waves

The Hill

President-elect Trump’s promise to let Robert F. Kennedy Jr. "go wild" on health is demoralizing public health experts, who worry he could meddle with key government agencies, amplify vaccine hesitancy and direct agency funding to favor his preferred views. Those include removing fluoride from public water, promoting a wide variety of unorthodox and unproven treatments, and pushing a deep skepticism of pharmaceutical companies and the agencies overseeing them.