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Impact of Climate Change on Mental Health: Webinar by the German and South African National Academies on an Emerging Field of Research
3+ min ago (119+ words) This page has not been translated yet The German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina advises politicians and society independently on important topics for the future. " 2026 German Academy of Natural Scientists Leopoldina - National Academy of Sciences You can consent to the…...
Power to the perimenopausal | Letter
18+ hour, 34+ min ago (170+ words) The Meno Pantry story (Women-owned Portland nutrition company aims to ease menopause," May 18) gets something right that most of the wellness industry fumbles: food is medicine for women in midlife and protein and fiber are the foundation. I want to…...
WHO chief heads to Congo amid surging Ebola cases
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (90+ words) WKZO WHO chief heads to Congo amid surging Ebola cases GENEVA, May 28 (Reuters) " The World Health "Organization chief said on Thursday he was on his "way "to the "Democratic Republic of Congo where an Ebola "outbreak is outpacing "the "world's…...
RAHC Offering School Vaccinations, Physicals
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (162+ words) Rockbridge Area Health Center is partnering with Rockbridge County Public Schools and Buena Vista City Public Schools to offer physical exam and vaccination clinics close to home, helping families save time and avoid the August appointment crunch. "By late summer,…...
Dust-based surveillance for detecting emerging viral outbreaks
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (91+ words) Dust-based surveillance may hold promise as a more efficient way to track viral outbreaks in indoor settings....
Local ticks can cause malaria, expert warns
14+ hour, 41+ min ago (87+ words) Environmental Scientist Dr. Shelly Ball spoke to our Lynda D'aoust about the return of ticks and lyme season. She says while tall grass is always a high-risk area of tick population, it's not the only place they go. The Lyme…...
Smoke & mirrors of craze for vaping
4+ hour, 52+ min ago (382+ words) As brightly coloured vapes (e-cigarettes) flood social media feeds and college campuses, health experts are warning that these are far from the harmless trend they are often portrayed to be. Marketed as a safer and more modern alternative to smoking…...
Calls grow to enforce Tobacco Act amid rising vaping
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (10+ words) Press Reader...
University heat project cuts medical emergencies for Hong Kong's vulnerable elderly
20+ min ago (239+ words) Nurses and social workers visited older residents living in poorer districts to teach them ways to stay cool and avoid health risks tied to heat A project designed to teach elderly residents how to protect themselves during extreme heat has…...