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The first case of dengue virus that is not associated with travelling has been detected in California. This virus route of infection is through mosquito bites, and it includes fever-like symptoms as well as excessive bodily pain, bleeding, and rashes. It is not contagious through humans, but is!-->…
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Researchers in Copenhagen have found a potential cause of Parkinson's disease in mitochondria. Over time they found that mitochondria experience damage that can lead to damage in mitochondrial DNA and result in the development of Parkinson's and other diseases throughout the brain.
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An atypical case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), or mad cow disease was detected in a cow at a slaughterhouse in South Carolina. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the animal did not pose any threats to the food supply or human health of people in the United!-->…
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An earth-sized exoplanet has been discovered using NASA's Spitzer telescope outside of the solar system that is covered in volcanoes. The high amount of volcanic activity according to NASA experts could point toward a potential atmosphere, increasing the chance of the planet being able to support!-->…
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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!-->…
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The FDA released simplified guidelines for the COVID-19 vaccines to phase out Pfizer/Moderna double dose vaccines, and phase in the single dose bivalent vaccine. For most people, they recommend a single dose of the bivalent vaccines created by Pfizer and Moderna, with the exception of certain high!-->…
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WHO urges Equatorial Guinea to track Marburg virus outbreak which has an official total fatality count of 11, although scientists believe the total is closer to 23. The country is apparently struggling to accurately track the outbreak, and the presence of cases across districts suggests undetected!-->…
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A study conducted by a nonprofit tracked "freeze free" season starting in 1970 and continuing to 2022 and found that that the season is on average 15 days longer than previous years. Fewer freezing days means that there will be more time for pollen to be released and potentially longer allergy!-->…
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The CDC issues a health advisory for the Marburg virus outbreak in two African countries. According to the health advisory, although cases have not been detected in the US, doctors have been warned to be on the lookout for possible infections.
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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!-->…
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Annual cases of babesiosis spread through ticks have doubled since 2011, and could be on the rise due to warmer temperatures. The disease is not as common as Lyme disease, but both are underreported in the United States. Babesiosis is mainly spread through deer ticks and can be transmitted through!-->…
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A 61 year old man in India is the first person to be infected with a plant fungus called Chondrostereum purpureum that infects plants with silver leaf infection. The man is a plant mycologist and the first case of human transmission of the fungus.
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A study published in the journal Nature Medicine suggests a possible link between the popular sugar substitute erythritol and an increased risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attack and stroke. The study looked at the levels of erythritol in the blood of around 4,000 people from the!-->…
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Cyclone Freddy passed through Mozambique and brought severe flooding, resulting in 7 deaths and thousands of people displaced. The cyclone exasperated conditions in Mozambique brought by heavy rainfall and flooding earlier in February.
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