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BBC News
2 weeks ago
Health

How 'vampire facials' infected three women with HIV

The safety of cosmetic procedures such as the 'vampire facial' is called into question after several women contracted HIV from the treatment. [ more ]
time.com
2 weeks ago
Health

Three Women Were Diagnosed With HIV After Getting Vampire Facials'

The first documented cases of HIV transmission through a cosmetic procedure occurred at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa. [ more ]
Boston.com
2 weeks ago
Health

CDC says it's identified 1st documented cases of HIV transmitted through cosmetic needles

The first documented cases of HIV transmission through a cosmetic procedure using needles were reported, highlighting the importance of infection control practices. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
Health

CDC says it's identified 1st documented cases of HIV transmitted through cosmetic needles

First documented cases of HIV from cosmetic procedures using needles. [ more ]
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www.npr.org
2 weeks ago
Health

The CDC says maternal mortality rates in the U.S. got better, after a pandemic spike

Maternal mortality rate in the US decreased significantly in 2022 from a spike in 2021 but remains high, especially among Black women. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Coronavirus

Tuberculosis Is the Highest It's Been in a Decade

U.S. tuberculosis cases in 2023 hit a decade-high of over 9,600, with a 16% increase from 2022.
Most cases are in those born outside the U.S., factors contributing include international migration and weakened immune systems. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Mental health

What is chronic fatigue syndrome? Here's how patients live with - and fight - the disease

Chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), is more common than previously thought, affecting 3.3 million American adults.
ME/CFS is a complicated disorder with no known cause, although it may be triggered by various factors and could have a genetic component. [ more ]
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