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NASA satellites reveal abrupt drop in global freshwater levels

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

The Earth's total amount of freshwater dropped abruptly starting in May 2014 and has remained low ever since. The shift could indicate Earth's continents have entered a persistently drier phase.

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US confirms first case of more aggressive mpox strain

The Hill

U.S. health officials confirmed on Saturday the first case of a more severe strain of mpox that infected an individual who recently traveled to Africa. California health authorities identified the first known case of clade I mpox in the U.S. through laboratory testing. The person was treated in San Mateo County, according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

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Quarter of the world’s diabetics are in India; experts call for prevention efforts on war footing

The Hindu

The total number of adults living with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes in the world has surpassed 800 million — over four times the total number in 1990; of this 800 million, over a quarter (212 million) live in India, with another 148 million in China

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr's 'Make America Healthy Again' effort is poised for real power

NPR Health

If confirmed, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will have broad influence over federal agencies and health care policy — a prospect that worries many in public health given his history of conspiracy theories.

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Earliest evidence of humans using fire to shape the landscape of Tasmania

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Some of the first human beings to arrive in Tasmania, over 41,000 years ago, used fire to shape and manage the landscape, about 2,000 years earlier than previously thought.

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Antimicrobial resistant gene profile found in poultry from Kerala, Telangana: study

The Hindu

Indian scientists report antimicrobial resistance gene profiles in poultry, highlighting urgent need for intervention to prevent spread.

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35% doctors in India feel unsafe while at work, study shows

The Hindu

Violence against healthcare workers flourishes due to multiple risk factors coming together — overcrowding, understaffing, sparse security measures, perceived or real inadequacy of care, communication lapses, and the presence of individuals under the influence of alcohol

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Integrative Medicine Expert Reveals Links Between Gut Health, Immunity and Wellness

Mercola

Understanding the intricate connections between your immune system, gut health and overall well-being is a key part of reaching optimal health. Recently, I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Heather Moday, founder of The Moday Center based in Virginia, who has seamlessly integrated functional and integrative medicine into her practice. Our conversation focused on significant shifts in medical practice, the critical role of the microbiome and the indispensable value of health coaching in achie

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The Many Roads to Federal Service at CDC

The Cofounder

Written By: Robert Merritt This post was originally published on March 13, 2022. I have been fortunate to serve as an Adjunct Faculty member at RSPH since 2001 where I teach the Introduction to the US Health Care System Course (HPM 500).

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Unlocking the Secrets of Hormone Health and Vitality

Mercola

Editor's Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published June 16, 2024. Endocrinology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the study of hormones and the glands and tissues that produce them. It addresses the intricate balance of hormones that regulate many of your body's essential functions, and how to keep them in the proper equilibrium.

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Women stock up on abortion pills and Plan B, fearing new restrictions under Trump

NPR Health

Telehealth providers say requests for the pills have spiked since the election. Patients and doctors worry what a Trump presidency could mean for medical abortion and emergency contraception.

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'Toxic Legacy' — How Glyphosate Destroys Your Health

Mercola

Stephanie Seneff, Ph.D., a senior research scientist at MIT, has published a book, " Toxic Legacy: How the Weedkiller Glyphosate Is Destroying Our Health and the Environment " — without doubt the best book ever written about glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup and many other toxic herbicides. In this book, which was a labor of love for a decade, Seneff explains how and why glyphosate poses an existential threat to humanity, and why it's so important to avoid it if you care about your he

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Journalists Examine Health Care for Native Americans and Recent Food Recalls

KFF Health News

KFF Health News contributor Andy Miller discussed the Trump presidency and health care on WUGA’s “The Georgia Health Report” on Nov. 8. Click here to hear Miller on “The Georgia Health Report” Read Stephanie Armour’s “ Trump’s White House Return Poised To Tangle Health Care Safety Net ” KFF Health News correspondent Brett Kelman discussed dental implants on KCBS on Nov. 4.

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Florida city votes to remove fluoride from drinking water, citing RFK Jr.'s comments as one of the reasons

The Hill

A Florida city voted this week to remove fluoride from its drinking water, with one city commissioner citing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s past comments on the matter as one of the reasons. The city commission in Winter Haven, Fla. voted 3-2 Tuesday to remove fluoride from the city’s water by January 1 next year or “as soon as reasonably practical thereafter,” NBC News’s affiliate WFLA reported.

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What's next in Florida's battle over abortion 

The Hill

Florida's abortion rights groups are taking stock after a narrow loss in last week's ballot referendum but say the fight to overturn the state's six-week abortion ban isn't over. Florida became the first state to reject an abortion rights amendment since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, leaving Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R-Fla.) six-week ban in place. Although the amendment, which sought to protect abortion access to the point of fetal viability, was approved by 57 percent of voters, it fell short

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Senate GOP gives RFK Jr. pick relatively warm reception

The Hill

President-elect Trump’s pick of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) set off immediate alarm among Democrats and public health experts, but so far the reception among key Senate Republicans has ranged from enthusiastic to open-minded. Kennedy is a prominent vaccine skeptic who argues the rise of chronic diseases in America can be traced to ultra-processed foods, environmental toxins and chemical additives.