Tag: public health
New Antibiotic Pill Offers Hope Against Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea
A newly developed oral antibiotic has shown strong promise in treating gonorrhea, including strains that have become resistant to existing drugs, offe [...]
Nearly 70% of U.S. Adults May Now Be Classified as Obese Under New Definition
A major shift in how obesity is defined could dramatically increase the proportion of U.S. adults classified as obese, raising the figure from about 4 [...]
Scientific Evidence Shows Medical Cannabis Benefits Are Narrower Than Commonly Believed
Medical cannabis is often promoted as a natural remedy for a wide range of health problems, from chronic pain and anxiety to sleep disorders. However, [...]
Study Reveals Hidden Factor VIII Deficiency Among Blood Donors in South-South Nigeria
A new clinical investigation conducted at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has uncovered cases of occult Factor VIII deficiency amon [...]
Widespread Syringe Reuse in Pakistan Is Fueling Dangerous Disease Outbreaks, Review Finds
A new systematic review has revealed that syringe reuse remains alarmingly common across Pakistan, particularly in rural and informal healthcare setti [...]
Common Cholesterol Drugs Found to Help the Body Eliminate Toxic PFAS Chemicals Faster
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have discovered that certain commonly prescribed medicines can help the body eliminate perfluoroalkyl subs [...]
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