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World Leprosy Day: Break Stigma, Know Facts Behind Common Myths About Hansen's Disease

This World Leprosy Day, let us break the stigma by knowing the facts and debunking the common misconceptions about the disease.

Medical Daily · Jan 25, 2024

Officials Around China Sound Alarm About Whooping Cough

Nationwide, 38,205 cases were reported in 2023, up from the 30,027 cases reported in 2019, government data show

Caixin Global · Jan 25, 2024

50 Best Of All Time “Today I Learned” Facts To Keep The Brain Active And Healthy

From fake diseases to tombs for dogs, these pieces of information really enrich one’s brain. The post 50 Best Of All Time “Today I Learned” Facts To Keep The Brain Active And Healthy first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Jan 25, 2024

‘This is urgent’: the UK is scrambling to stem an alarming tide of measles

How did the country get from a 2017 WHO declaration that the disease had been eliminated in Britain to the current crisis?

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2024

Scientists Name Everyday Products That Are Putting Women At Risk Of Breast Cancer

A team of researchers have named almost 1000 chemicals, found in food and beauty products, that increase the risk of breast cancer.

International Business Times UK · Jan 23, 2024

WHO issues measles warning as yearly cases in Europe rise more than 30-fold

UN agency calls for ‘urgent vaccination efforts’ in region to prevent further spread of disease

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2024

‘It smells bad’: the US farmworkers grappling with unsafe water at home

Many agricultural laborers are parched at home and in the field, which can lead to serious health effects like kidney disease

The Guardian - US · Jan 23, 2024

Why diphtheria is making a comeback

With an effective vaccine, cases of the potentially fatal disease plummeted. But West Africa is now seeing thousands of new cases and hundreds of deaths.

WEKU · Jan 23, 2024

Why is acid reflux common in winter? How to treat it

When you often experience the feeling: that burning sensation in your chest, the sour taste in your mouth, the nagging cough that just won't quit, especially when the temperature drops. It is acid reflux, which makes the stomach acid reflux up into your oesophagus and causes symptoms such as heartburn.…

The Times of India · Jan 23, 2024

How to prepare the lawn for snow

This guide will take you through everything you need to do to ensure your lawn stays healthy after a snowfall.

TopTenReviews · Jan 23, 2024