After a series of deepfake phone calls made to voters in New Hampshire before the primaries encouraging residents to wait to vote for Joe Biden until November, the debate of deepfakes and election results has increased. Government officials are concerned that the lack of federal regulation and!-->…
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Climate research has found that two decades worth of efforts to reduce air pollution will soon be reversed, with air pollutant levels in the U.S. approaching those found in 2004. These effects are particularly pronounced on the West Coast, where the increase in wildfire incidence has caused an!-->…
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New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has detailed a rise in premature births between 2014 and 2022, which is in contrast to the previous decline in prematurity. Specifically, researchers noted a 12% increase in births before 37 weeks gestation, with the greatest increases in!-->…
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Health officials have reported the first case of human bubonic plague in rural Oregon in eight years. The county's health services stated that the person likely became infected from their cat, where it may have been exposed to fleas which transmitted the infection that spread to the lymph nodes.!-->…
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Global warming has had significant negative effects on the circulation of the Atlantic Ocean and in the past 2 decades, scientists have found that the ocean is close to experiencing its "tipping point" where circulation would fully shut down within a century, causing catastrophic global!-->…
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While gun violence is the leading cause of death of children in the United States, current research funding fails to reflect this statistic. More than 4,300 children and teens died from guns in 2020, but federal funding has not followed proportionately. Continuous federal funding could offer!-->…
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A new study by the CDC finds that stress is a key factor in teen alcohol and drug use. Mental health issues are prevalent among teens, with only a fraction receiving therapy or medication. According to the study, supporting and improving mental health could have a direct impact on preventing!-->…
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Humanitarian crises of varying degrees are set to become more commonplace with increasing intensity in the future (Kohrt, et. al, 2019). As the global stage changes, a comparative analysis of similar health impacts of various crises is becoming progressively important in order to!-->…
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Alberta has documented 812 cases of invasive pneumococcal disease in the last year leading to pneumonia and meningitis. According to infectious disease doctors, the cases are on the rise for individuals of all ages and are the highest the province has ever seen.
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A federal court appeal in New Jersey found that individuals refusing to wear a mask during board meetings in the school district was not protected by the first amendment of free speech in the constitution. The suit was caused by the plaintiff's claims that their free speech rights were being!-->…
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A sobering report from the World Health Organization (WHO) has found that annual cancer cases will rise from 20 million in 2022 to over 35 million in 2050, representing a 77% increase. Causes of this predicted rise in cases are the aging population and increases in obesity, air pollution, tobacco!-->…
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The US Center for Disease Control (CDC) has revamped its smoking cessation campaign titled “Tips from Former Smokers”. The campaign features the personal anecdotes of 45 former smokers, which are broadcasted on television commercials and in print publications. The newest feature of the initiative!-->…
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Misinformation may be fueled by "wellness influencers", beginning with anti-vaccine information after COVID. After the pandemic, some influencers attempted to remain relevant by spreading climate misinformation to younger followers. The climate misinformation also includes mistrust of authorities!-->…
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According to a new study found that the Mediterranean Diet, voted the best diet overall by the US News and World Report, can slow progression of Alzheimer's disease. The study examined individuals who did and did not participate in the Mediterranean diet and found that those who were following the!-->…
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