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On April 5, 2023, the National IHR Focal Point for the United Kingdom informed WHO of an increase in severe myocarditis in neonates associated with enterovirus infection in Wales. Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle, and the most common cause is viral infection, but it can also be…

As people age, it becomes harder to remember specific details of past experiences and this loss of vividness in people’s memories significantly worsen the quality of their life. However, in a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a group of researchers led by…

The shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets, about 25 miles north of Dallas, left nine people dead, including the suspect.The gunman was Mauricio Garcia, who is in favor of white supremacist ideology. Whether or not it was an act of domestic terrorism has been undetermined. According to the Gun…

The deadliest fire at Changfeng Hospital killed at least 29 people – most of whom were receiving nursing care or staying at a private hospital for extended periods of time. It brings to light a bigger question of China’s rapidly aging population, even with the prevalence of social stigmas against…

At Europe’s largest nuclear reactor, Finland has started regular electricity output, contrasting other European countries, where opposition to nuclear power is stronger. With Finland’s reliance on nuclear energy, the nation transitions toward carbon neutrality, which makes Finland resilient against…

Known as “forever chemicals” they can persist in the environment for years, these hazardous compounds have been well documented. In March, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed the nation’s first drinking-water standards requiring water utilities to reduce levels of PFAS - perfluoroalkyl and…

US District Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk blocked approval of the abortion drug mifepristone by the Food and Drug Administration, while US District Judge Thomas O. Rice ordered the FDA to retain access to the medication in select states. The conservative groups sued the FDA, where in response, the…

Long COVID, a condition with long-term symptoms and health problems following SARS-CoV-2 infection, shows differing likelihoods of diagnoses. A study supported by RECOVER found that from a sample of more than 30,000 with a Long COVID diagnosis, the majority of the patients were White, non-Hispanic,…

Shirley Holtz, 91 with dementia and enrolled in hospice care, was evicted from the assisted-living facility she had been living in for the past four years, because she relied on government health insurance for low-income seniors. A recent increase in evictions in Wisconsin have been attributed to…

A study concluded by Michael Fang, PhD, MHS and Elizabeth Selvin, PhD, MPH revealed that adults with diabetes younger than 65 were more likely to ration insulin use due to out of pocket costs. While President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, 71% of all adults rationing for insulin were not…

Near California’s southern border with Mexico, buses and vans pull up to three state-funded medical screening centers. Along with water and food, migrants are given face masks and are tested for coronavirus. They offer vaccines as well as isolation for those who tested positive. With a $22.5…

Accusing Russia of “unsafe and unprofessional” intercept of MQ-9 Reaper, the Pentagon spokesman, Brig Gen Patrick Ryder, states the close proximity to the drone for about half an hour. Despite this, Russia’s defense ministry denied any collusion and suggested the drone was brought down through…

A Ukrainian military hotline, in the midst of the war, is used to surrender and reduce war casualties. The hotline operator behind this program carried instructions meant to improve the odds of everyone staying alive. These instructions included “ a white cloth, magazines from their guns, the…

In a tweet on Monday, Gavin Newsom refused to conduct business with Walgreens shortly after the pharmacy chain refused to dispense abortion pills in some Republican states. As of last week, Walgreens said it will not dispense abortion pills in states of 20 Republican attorney generals who warned…