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Category: 5. Health
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Lethal snake venom may be countered by new AI-designed proteins
The current way to produce antivenoms is antiquated. Experiments in mice suggest that an artificial intelligence approach could save time and money.
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New study shows more women in the UK are staying away from the Pill
New research published in BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health reported a shift in contraception use from traditional hormonal contraceptives, such as the Pill, to fertility awareness-based methods, also known as natural contraceptive methods,…
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UCL study finds living near an airport could damage your heart
A new study from University College London (UCL) has found health risks associated with aircraft noise, particularly for those living near major airports. The research suggests that aircraft noise negatively affects health, especially at…
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Why Isn’t There A Stomach Flu Norovirus Vaccine?
There’s no approved norovirus vaccine yet, but several companies are working on it.
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Every year, somewhere between 19 and 21 million Americans come down with gastroenteritis (aka “stomach flu”), most often caused by a group of pathogens…
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1.5 billion people at risk: New tablet promises to battle parasitic worm
A new tablet that combines albendazole and ivermectin has shown to be both safe and more effective than albendazole alone in treating soil-transmitted helminths, according to the ALIVE clinical trial. This study was conducted by the STOP…
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New Report: Health Officials Confirm decline in Northern China’s HMPV Ca
Chinese health officials confirmed that human metapneumovirus infections in northern China declined, easing global health concerns. In recent weeks, worries grew when images surfaced showing hospitals with masked patients, prompting…
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Vaccine hesitancy among pet owners is growing – a public health expert explains why that matters
When most people think about vaccines, they typically think about humans: Experts warn that when large numbers of people are unvaccinated, it can lead to severe consequences, including disease outbreaks and higher rates of illness and death,…
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