WHO Calls for Information on Mysterious Pneumonia Outbreak in China as Concerns Grow

The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking detailed information from Beijing regarding a mysterious pneumonia outbreak in northern China, which is particularly impacting children. This request has been made amidst a growing concern over the rise in respiratory illnesses and reported pneumonia clusters among children, according to Al Jazeera. The National Health Commission of China […]

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Parenting Tips from Social Media Trump Experts and Books

The University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health recently conducted a survey revealing a significant shift in parenting practices. According to the poll, social media has become the primary source for guidance among new parents, indicating a major move away from traditional sources. Online platforms have witnessed a surge […]

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UK is the First Country to Approve CRISPR Gene Editing for Medical Treatment

Breaking News: UK Approves First Gene Therapy Treatment for Sickle Cell Disease In a medical breakthrough, the United Kingdom’s Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved Casgevy as the first gene therapy treatment for sickle cell disease and thalassemia. This revolutionary treatment developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Ltd. and CRISPR Therapeutics uses the cutting-edge […]

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First Flu Fatality of the Season in LA County Prompts Health Officials to Recommend Vaccination

The first flu-related death of the 2023-24 season in Los Angeles County was confirmed by the Department of Public Health on Wednesday, with the deceased being an elderly individual with multiple underlying conditions, who had not been vaccinated for the current season. The severity of the illness was emphasized, including the common complication, pneumonia, which […]

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Study finds young adult smokers with prediabetes have a 3 times higher risk of stroke

Young Adults with Prediabetes and a Smoking Habit Face Three Times Higher Stroke Risk New research presented at the American Heart Association’s (AHA) annual conference found that young adult smokers with prediabetes are at a significantly higher risk of stroke. This study, presented by general medicine specialist Dr. Advait Vasavada of the University of Nebraska […]

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