Politicization of COVID puts public health in tough spot
Local public health officials are the front line for responding to any disease outbreak. Five years after the coronavirus pandemic began, many say that the entrenched politicization of COVID-19 has ...
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What is a public health crisis, and why do we have so many of them?
A series of wildfires in Los Angeles County sparked by dry conditions and whipping Santa Ana winds is the first public health emergency declared by the Department of Health and Human Services for 2025 ...
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Utah Could Become the First State to Ban Fluoride in Public Water
Kennedy, Jr., as health secretary. In November, Mr. Kennedy vowed that the Trump administration would “advise all U.S. systems to remove fluoride from public water.” In 2022, about 44 percent ...
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Unlock creative healing with Ohio University’s Arts in Health master’s program
As healthcare embraces creative approaches for well-being, OHIO’s Master of Applied Arts in Health program equips students to ...
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8 reasons amla is a superfood for your health
Studies indicate that amla extract may boost kidney health by protecting against damage and helping maintain proper kidney function.
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Canada buys 500,000 doses of H5N1 avian influenza vaccine for those most at risk
The Public Health Agency of Canada said Wednesday it's purchased 500,000 doses of a human vaccine to protect against avian influenza for those most at risk from being exposed to the virus by ...
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6 ways travelling can improve your mental health
Travelling boosts mental health by reducing stress, enhancing creativity, and providing fresh perspectives, whether through short getaways or extended vacations. Travelling provides a necessary ...
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When ‘Just Asking Questions’ About Science Turns Into 300,000 Dead
Dr. Gonsalves is an epidemiologist at the Yale School of Public Health. The Senate has just confirmed as health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a science denialist who once said there is no ...
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Virtual Vision Health Unveils Visual Acuity Testing for VR Device
MIAMI, Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtual Vision Health, a leader in Virtual Reality (VR) eye care technology, announced today the launch of Visual Acuity testing on the Virtual Eye VR platform.
Fentanyl in the US: A visual guide
Nearly 22,000 pounds of fentanyl were seized at US borders during the 2024 fiscal year, according to data from the US Customs and Border Protection. Nearly all of it – about 97% – was confiscated ...
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Master of Public Health (MPH)
The Master of Public Health (MPH) Program at the University of Guelph is a top professional program that equips students to respond to critical issues in public health, such as infectious and chronic ...