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A recent study has found that respiratory viruses, including the flu and COVID-19, may be able to "wake up" dormant cancer cells in patients who have a history of cancer. Researchers tested this hypothesis in mice that contained disseminated cancer cells, which are cells that have broken away
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The Mayo Clinic in Minnesota has been accused by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) of violating federal law by rejecting a security guard's request for a religious accommodation to its mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. The guard was forced to receive the vaccine to save his job, despite
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Mozambique has prioritized healthcare and invested in its national regulatory system, earning praise from the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Speaking at a virtual meeting with Mozambique's President and Minister of Health, Dr. Tedros highlighted the country's efforts to produce drugs that
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Dr. Vinay Prasad, a hematologist-oncologist at the University of California San Francisco, has resigned from his position as a top official at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after a week and a half of intense public scrutiny led by MAGA provocateur Laura Loomer. Prasad, who was chosen to replace
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As a graduate student in the Master of Public Health (MPH) program at the University of North Florida, Mariel German has dedicated herself to helping underserved communities. With a concentration in epidemiology, German's research has focused on cancer and COVID-19, providing valuable insights into disease prevention and health
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Dr. David Nabarro, a respected champion of global health and equity, passed away on July 25, 2023, at the age of 75. As a WHO Special Envoy on COVID-19, Nabarro dedicated his life to improving the lives of others, particularly in areas of malaria control, humanitarian crisis response, and outbreaks.
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A cross-sectional study published in the Journal of Applied Gerontology has shed light on the vaccination intentions of unvaccinated older adults in Thailand, a crucial aspect in combating COVID-19. The study sampled 360 Thai older adults who had not received any COVID-19 vaccines, focusing on factors associated with greater vaccination
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Vinay Prasad, the head of the division overseeing biological products at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has left the agency just four months after his appointment. Prasad, an oncologist and professor at the University of California, San Francisco, was a fierce critic of US Covid-19 vaccine and mask
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Researchers in New Zealand have been studying the impact of mobile health initiatives on community health workers in India during the COVID-19 pandemic. They found that these workers, known as Accredited Social Health Activists, faced significant challenges in adopting digital tools due to lack of financial means, infrastructural support, and
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) continues to recommend COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy and for every person 6 months and older to protect from serious illness. According to Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive, there is strong evidence supporting COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy and for pediatric patients.
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With students returning to classrooms in both public and private schools in the state of Parana, Brazil, the State Government is reiterating the importance of school vaccinations to protect against various diseases. The joint task force between the Departments of Education (Seed) and Health (Sesa) aims to update students'
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A new Cochrane review has shed light on the effectiveness and safety of vaccines for preventing infections in adults with haematological malignancies. The review, conducted by researchers at the University of Cologne, found that herpes zoster vaccines may reduce the risk of infection for up to 21 months, but the
