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WHO: Nearly 200 cases of monkeypox virus across more than 20 countries
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WHO: Nearly 200 cases of monkeypox virus across more than 20 countries

Monkeypox virus is spreading across more than 20 countries and the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday that nearly 200 infections have been reported.
Breast milk bought online amid baby formula shortage could harm infant health, pediatric dietitian warns
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Breast milk bought online amid baby formula shortage could harm infant health, pediatric dietitian warns

Parents purchasing donor breast milk online amid the baby formula shortage could endanger their infant's health, a pediatric dietician, Katie Boss, warned.
Virginia has its first presumed monkeypox case: report
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Virginia has its first presumed monkeypox case: report

Virginia has its first case of monkeypox according to the state's Department of Health. The patient is reportedly isolating and poses no public threat.
New Jersey Woodbridge Township finds no link to cancers among residents who attended local high school
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New Jersey Woodbridge Township finds no link to cancers among residents who attended local high school

Authorities from the town of Woodbridge, New Jersey, said they found no radiation threat or evidence of a cancer cluster at local Colonia High School.
Long COVID: CDC working to better understand complete picture
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Long COVID: CDC working to better understand complete picture

The CDC is piecing together why many people who had COVID-19 still have symptoms such as fatigue, respiratory symptoms, and "brain fog" months later
Drug against COVID: US moves to make antiviral more accessible
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Drug against COVID: US moves to make antiviral more accessible

The U.S. is moving to make Paxlovid more accessible. The White House said sites where the antiviral drug is available to COVID patients have nearly doubled.
Bahamas Sandals deaths: what to know about carbon monoxide poisoning, a quiet killer
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Bahamas Sandals deaths: what to know about carbon monoxide poisoning, a quiet killer

Three American tourists died from carbon monoxide poisoning at the Sandals resort in the Bahamas.
Monkeypox virus case 'highly likely' found in Finland
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Monkeypox virus case 'highly likely' found in Finland

The monkeypox virus has "likely" been identified in Finland, according to officials at the Helsinki hospital district. Outbreaks in Europe and the U.S. have impacted primarily gay and bisexual men.
Melanoma can be prevented with regular skin checks and the 'ABCDE' rule: American Academy of Dermatology
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Melanoma can be prevented with regular skin checks and the 'ABCDE' rule: American Academy of Dermatology

More than 90% of melanoma skin cancer cases are from skin damage due to ultraviolent radiation as the American Academy of Dermatology recommends regular skin self examinations.
First 'likely' case of monkeypox found in California
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First 'likely' case of monkeypox found in California

Public health officials in Sacramento, California, are investigating a likely case of the monkeypox virus in a traveler from Europe, where the virus has been found.
US birth rates rise for the first time in seven years
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US birth rates rise for the first time in seven years

The birth rate in the U.S. rose by 1% in 2021 compared to 2020, according to CDC data. The birth rate among older women increased, while teen births fell.
Gay, bisexual men at increased risk for monkeypox virus: CDC
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Gay, bisexual men at increased risk for monkeypox virus: CDC

While the virus is not a sexually transmitted infection, it can be transmitted in both personal and sexual contact.
People are losing weight for the health benefits, not for physical appearance: Mayo Clinic survey
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People are losing weight for the health benefits, not for physical appearance: Mayo Clinic survey

Motivations for losing weight are not as superficial as you might think, 83% of 200,000 survey participants cite "health" over "appearance" as the primary motivator.
Dolphins use coral reef to treat skin conditions, study suggests
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Dolphins use coral reef to treat skin conditions, study suggests

While the medicinal affects of coral on humans are being studied researchers observing the dolphins believe it could be used to help fight cancer, arthritis, bacterial infections, viruses, and other diseases.
Transsexual pioneer criticizes modern trans activists, says they're indoctrinating kids: 'This isn't a game'
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Transsexual pioneer criticizes modern trans activists, says they're indoctrinating kids: 'This isn't a game'

Buck Angel, a transsexual pioneer, criticized modern trans activists and said they indoctrinate minors.
Florida health officials investigating
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Florida health officials investigating "presumptive" monkeypox case

Florida public health officials are investigating a "presumptive" case of monkeypox that is believed to be related to international travel.
White House coronavirus advisor supports continued use of masks indoors
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White House coronavirus advisor supports continued use of masks indoors

Dr. Ashish Jha said the government remains focused on ensuring access to COVID-19 vaccinations, therapies and testing in order remain in control of the virus.
Army nears 100% vaccination, claims only 1% refusal among troops
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Army nears 100% vaccination, claims only 1% refusal among troops

The Army has stopped publishing the number of COVID-19 vaccination exemptions requested among National Guard and Reserve members, which have recorded greater pushback against the mandate.
British health report to recommend raising smoking age to 21
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British health report to recommend raising smoking age to 21

Health Secretary Sajid Javid allegedly ordered a report on smoking age in the U.K. over concerns that Prime Minister Boris Johnson intended to shelve the anti-smoking initiatives.
African scientists baffled by monkeypox cases in Europe, US
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African scientists baffled by monkeypox cases in Europe, US

Scientists who have monitored numerous outbreaks of monkeypox in Africa say they are baffled by the disease’s recent spread in Europe and North America