Tag: Public health

“Mirror bacteria” could pose serious risks to global health

Lab-made ‘mirror bacteria’ could pose an imminent health risk to humanity, scientists warn. These hypothetical organisms get their name from the way their molecules would be oriented in the opposite….

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Challenges faced by young adult users

High stress, high dependence, and mental health issues shape the smoking cessation journey of young adult e-cigarette users, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support. Study: A randomized clinical….

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Englishman Georgie Aldous warns against buying weight loss drugs from Mounjaro “King Kong”

A man who “thought he was going to die” after using the “King Kong” of weight loss injections is warning others of the dangers. Georgie Aldous, 26, is calling on….

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What is “Disease X” and how concerned should we be about it?

A mysterious disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has infected more than 400 people and killed dozens in recent weeks. According to some reports, the real number is….

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Dog treats recalled due to possible salmonella risk: see affected states

Even if a dog does not show symptoms of salmonella, it can still shed it in its stool or saliva and transmit the bacteria to humans and other pets. Why….

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