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Myopia has reached epidemic levels, potentially affecting half the world's population by 2050, necessitating urgent attention and effective treatment.

How Did Mpox Become a Global Emergency? What's Next?

The W.H.O. declared a global health emergency for mpox due to its rapid spread, particularly in Africa, necessitating global action.

How Drug Overdose Deaths Have Plagued One Generation of Black Men for Decades

Older Black men in America face disproportionately high rates of drug overdoses due to the ongoing fentanyl crisis.

Three-Quarters of U.S. Adults Are Now Overweight or Obese

Obesity rates in the U.S. have risen dramatically, with major public health implications for the future.

How worried should we be about Disease X?

Disease X is a mysterious illness in the DRC with over 400 cases and 31 deaths, raising international health concerns.

As mpox strain clade 1b reaches Europe, expert warns of delayed Western response

WHO declared a public health emergency due to the mpox outbreak; a new variant has emerged in the DRC, causing severe cases.

Nearsightedness Has Become a Global Health Issue

Myopia has reached epidemic levels, potentially affecting half the world's population by 2050, necessitating urgent attention and effective treatment.

How Did Mpox Become a Global Emergency? What's Next?

The W.H.O. declared a global health emergency for mpox due to its rapid spread, particularly in Africa, necessitating global action.

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Ancient bones shed new light on debate over origins of syphilis

Ancient DNA analysis suggests that syphilis originated in the Americas, predating Columbus's arrival.

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Bird flu case of unknown origin increases fears about human transmission

The global H5N1 bird flu epidemic is escalating, with unknown infection routes and potential person-to-person transmission raising concerns.

The H5N1 virus has infected both birds and mammals, increasing its pandemic potential despite current measures indicating a low risk for humans.

How to travel safely as dengue fever cases rise in Mexico, Caribbean

Dengue fever outbreaks are escalating in Latin America and the Americas, particularly affecting travelers and causing significant health concerns.

Bird flu case of unknown origin increases fears about human transmission

The global H5N1 bird flu epidemic is escalating, with unknown infection routes and potential person-to-person transmission raising concerns.

The H5N1 virus has infected both birds and mammals, increasing its pandemic potential despite current measures indicating a low risk for humans.

How to travel safely as dengue fever cases rise in Mexico, Caribbean

Dengue fever outbreaks are escalating in Latin America and the Americas, particularly affecting travelers and causing significant health concerns.

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West Nile virus vaccine still 'years away' as disease spreads in Spain

Residents in southern Spain face growing despair as the West Nile virus spreads, with an increase in confirmed cases and fatalities.

First doses of mpox vaccines arrive at the heart of Africa's outbreak. What took so long?

The Democratic Republic of Congo faces a major mpox outbreak with delayed vaccine deliveries complicating the response to protect children and others at risk.

Pitching injuries have become an MLB crisis with alarming number already in 2024

Pitchers account for a significant majority of injuries in baseball, with the trend worsening over the years.

Increased pitching velocity and pressure to perform at high levels contribute to the epidemic of injuries in baseball.

Where and why is mpox disease spreading in the DRC?

A new variant of the monkeypox virus is spreading through sexual contact in the DRC, affecting vulnerable populations.

Coping with loneliness: Steps you can take to improve your life

Loneliness declared an epidemic by U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy with significant impacts on physical and mental health.

Climate change devastating to some marine species, OSU study indicates

Marine plants and animals on the Pacific Coast are struggling to recover from epidemics and heatwaves.

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How Drug Overdose Deaths Have Plagued One Generation of Black Men for Decades

Three-Quarters of U.S. Adults Are Now Overweight or Obese

How worried should we be about Disease X?

As mpox strain clade 1b reaches Europe, expert warns of delayed Western response

Nearsightedness Has Become a Global Health Issue

How Did Mpox Become a Global Emergency? What's Next?

How Drug Overdose Deaths Have Plagued One Generation of Black Men for Decades

Three-Quarters of U.S. Adults Are Now Overweight or Obese

How worried should we be about Disease X?

As mpox strain clade 1b reaches Europe, expert warns of delayed Western response

Nearsightedness Has Become a Global Health Issue

How Did Mpox Become a Global Emergency? What's Next?

Ancient bones shed new light on debate over origins of syphilis

Bird flu case of unknown origin increases fears about human transmission

How to travel safely as dengue fever cases rise in Mexico, Caribbean

Bird flu case of unknown origin increases fears about human transmission

How to travel safely as dengue fever cases rise in Mexico, Caribbean

West Nile virus vaccine still 'years away' as disease spreads in Spain

First doses of mpox vaccines arrive at the heart of Africa's outbreak. What took so long?

Pitching injuries have become an MLB crisis with alarming number already in 2024

Where and why is mpox disease spreading in the DRC?

Coping with loneliness: Steps you can take to improve your life

Climate change devastating to some marine species, OSU study indicates

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