Health News Stories
How a tiny spinal implant could help those with muscle-wasting disease
Three people with a muscle-destroying disease got stronger when an implanted device zapped their spinal cord...
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Suffering an Epidemic of Prostate Cancer
After decades of a prostate cancer epidemic and a refusal to screen Black men, who suffer a 60% higher incidence than White men, the highest in the industrialized world, physicians are now advocating refusal to screen ALL men. The American Cancer Society writes, “Prostate cancer is the most common...
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Third of Spanish schools offering too much fried food – study
Findings published as as country prepares legislation to reduce childhood obesity...
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Malaysian parents urged to educate children on vapes as government holds back on ban
Minister says it is up to families to keep their children away from vapes, amid a rise in the number of students caught vaping. ......
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Seven Toronto daycares are no longer opting out of $10-a-day-plan
Seven Toronto daycares that told parents they would be opting out of the national $10-a-day program as of Jan. 1, raising some fees to more than $2,500 a month, have now decided to stay in the subsidized system. ......
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WHO chief asks countries to push Washington to reconsider its withdrawal
GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization chief asked global leaders to lean on Washington to reverse President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the U.N. health agency, insisting in a closed-door meeting with diplomats last week that the U.S. will miss out on critical information about...
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Rise in Aggression, Hallucinations Among Teens Tied to Cellphone Use
Feelings of aggression, anger and...
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13,000 Quebec child care workers strike and rally
MONTREAL — In the first of a possible five days of strikes, almost 13,000 workers from 400 government child care facilities rallied and marched in cities and towns across Quebec Jan. 23. They are demanding the government negotiate a union contract with higher wages and better working conditions....
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Now, ‘Heal in India’— Budget push can elevate India as a global healthcare destination: India Inc
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Dubai installs 237 solar-powered smart traps to combat mosquitoes, boost public health
Dubai is taking a high-tech approach to keeping mosquitoes and insects at bay, the municipality announced on Friday. The emirate has installed 237 smart traps across various locations, marking a significant step in its ongoing efforts to enhance public health and safety. These smart traps aren't...
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