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Washington Post
2 weeks ago
Medicine

Money goes elsewhere, aid workers flee, Haitians endure on their own

Medical facilities in Haiti, like La Paix University Hospital, are facing critical shortages of supplies and are unable to meet the increasing demand for medical services. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
Public health

Puerto Rico reports at least 549 cases of dengue so far this year

Puerto Rico declares dengue epidemic
Increase in dengue cases worldwide [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Public health

Canada almost wiped out syphilis. Now rates are skyrocketing as more women, infants getting infected | CBC News

Rise in syphilis infections among both adults and infants in Canada.
Concerns over lack of political will and urgency in addressing the syphilis crisis. [ more ]
News
2 months ago
Public health

BU-Harvard research coordinating center hosts inaugural climate and health conference

Individual accountability is crucial for combatting the health crisis of climate change.
Climate change impacts all aspects of human health and requires urgent action. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

Tuberculosis is spreading in California, officials say. Silent bacteria could be why

Mycobacterium Tuberculosis can lay dormant and suddenly multiply causing active TB infection
California is experiencing a significant rise in tuberculosis cases. [ more ]
ESPN.com
2 months ago
National Basketball Association

Pollard looks to future after close call with death

Pollard underwent a heart transplant after his failing heart was close to causing his death.
Pollard's rapidly deteriorating health necessitated a quick transplant process to save his life. [ more ]
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