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By Associated Press
Jul. 28, 2022

Community health workers help in fight against children diseases c

Each volunteer is in charge of 100 households where they ensure the children are healthy and are taken for regular clinical checks at the health centre.

By Associated Press
Aug. 7, 2022

Zoonotic pathogens: When disease outbreaks follow unusual patterns

Zoonotic diseases are caused by harmful viruses, bacteria, parasites, or fungi that are carried by animals but can sometimes spread to humans.

By Associated Press
Aug. 14, 2022

Zoonotic pathogens: When disease outbreaks follow unusual patterns

Zoonotic diseases are caused by harmful viruses, bacteria, parasites, or fungi that are carried by animals but can sometimes spread to humans.

By Associated Press
Aug. 14, 2022

Pfizer seeks OK of updated Covid-19 vaccine booster for fall

Moderna is expected to file a similar application soon for updated boosters for adults.

By Associated Press
Aug. 24, 2022

Pfizer seeks OK of updated Covid-19 vaccine booster for fall

FDA panel backs removal of unproven pregnancy drug

Federal health advisers have concluded that a drug intended to prevent premature births hasn't been shown to work.

By Associated Press
Oct. 20, 2022

FDA panel backs removal of unproven pregnancy drug

WHO advises using 1 dose of cholera vaccine due to shortage

WHO recommends that countries temporarily switch to using a single dose of the cholera vaccine instead of two due to a supply shortage as outbreaks of the water-borne disease surge globally.

By Associated Press
Oct. 20, 2022

WHO advises using 1 dose of cholera vaccine due to shortage

Advanced recycling: Plastic crisis solution or distraction?

Chemical recycling typically uses heat or chemical solvents to break down plastics into liquid and gas to produce an oil-like mixture or basic chemicals

By Associated Press
Oct. 22, 2022

Advanced recycling: Plastic crisis solution or distraction?

Experts: Lake Mead brain-eating amoeba death among few in US

The amoeba causes primary amebic meningoencephalitis, a brain infection with symptoms resembling meningitis or encephalitis

By Associated Press
Oct. 22, 2022

Experts: Lake Mead brain-eating amoeba death among few in US

What's behind worrying RSV surge in US children's hospitals?

Respiratory syncytial virus is a common cause of mild cold-like symptoms such as runny nose, cough and fever.

By Associated Press
Oct. 25, 2022

What's behind worrying RSV surge in US children's hospitals?

Germany unveils cannabis liberalization plan, with caveats

The government does not plan to set a price, but does intend to set quality requirements, the German health minister said.

By Associated Press
Oct. 26, 2022

Germany unveils cannabis liberalization plan, with caveats

Afraid of needles? China rolling out oral COVID-19 vaccine

Scientists hope that such "needle-free" vaccines will make vaccination more accessible in countries with fragile health systems

By Associated Press
Oct. 27, 2022

Afraid of needles? China rolling out oral COVID-19 vaccine

Two NASA spacecraft detect biggest meteor strikes at Mars

The larger of the two strikes churned out boulder-size slabs of ice, which may help researchers look for ways future astronauts can tap into Mars' natural resources.

By Associated Press
Oct. 28, 2022