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  • Here’s the latest you need to know about bird flu
    Bird flu in the U.S.: Low risk to public, monitoring heightened, and first death reported as mutations cause concern for potential pandemic. Stay safe with preventive guidelines.

  • Why do disinfectants only kill 99.9% of germs? Here’s the science
    Why disinfectants claim to kill 99.9% of germs, not 100%: The science of microbial elimination and real-world factors at play.

  • We don’t all need regular skin cancer screening – but you can know your risk and check yourself
    Australia grapples with high skin cancer rates, debating the complexities of melanoma screening while leveraging technology and targeting high-risk groups for better prevention.

  • Children can be more vulnerable in the heat. Here’s how to protect them this summer
    Heatwaves boost kids’ hospital visits: Why they’re at risk and how to protect them.

  • LGBTQ+ People Relive Old Traumas as They Age on Their Own
    Aging LGBTQ+ seniors face solitude and health struggles, battling the legacy of an unwelcoming past.

  • Hitting the beach? Here are some dangers to watch out for – plus 10 essentials for your first aid kit
    Hit the beach prepared: know the risks, pack first aid essentials, and learn to respond with DR ABCs. Stay safe while soaking up the sun!

  • Can apps and digital resources support your child with autism or ADHD?
    ADHD and autism affect 1 in 10 kids, yet digital health tools lack proven benefits. Families need credible, evidence-based resources for reliable support.

  • Health Insurers Limit Coverage of Prosthetic Limbs, Questioning Their Medical Necessity
    Facing a health plan denial, amputees argue for fair insurance coverage of vital prosthetic limbs as a matter of necessity, not luxury.

  • Should I get a weighted vest to boost my fitness? And how heavy should it be?
    Weighted vests intensify workouts, potentially aiding in fitness, bone health, without notably increasing injury risks. Learn the safest ways to train with extra weight.

  • 3 drugs that went from legal, to illegal, then back again
    From miracle medicines to menaces and back, delve into the turbulent histories of cannabis, cocaine, and heroin – once legal, banned, then medicalized anew.

  • Stimulant Users Are Caught in Fatal ‘Fourth Wave’ of Opioid Epidemic
    In Rhode Island, a harrowing tale unfolds—J.R. battles the risk of fentanyl-laced cocaine, echoing a national crisis in the opioid epidemic’s fourth wave.

  • Syringe Exchange Fears Hobble Fight Against West Virginia HIV Outbreak
    Three years post-outbreak, West Virginia’s battle against HIV stalls due to restricted syringe exchange and unheeded CDC recommendations.

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