EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A large immigration detention camp in Texas has been closed to visitors and attorneys due to a measles outbreak, a lawmaker said Tuesday.
There are 14 active measles cases at the…
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A large immigration detention camp in Texas is closed to visitors amid measles outbreak
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Honey from Australian wildflowers has potent power to kill bacteria
Before antibiotics and antiseptics, healers across ancient Egypt, Greece, and China reached for honey to treat wounds. Archaeological evidence shows humans have been harvesting and collecting honey for thousands of years—and for much of that…
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Universal Vaccine Blocks Viruses, Bacteria, And Allergies With a Nasal Spray : ScienceAlert
As vital as vaccines are, they can be frustratingly selective about their targets.
Scientists from institutions across the US have now developed a strikingly “universal” vaccine, which has protected mice against a range of viruses, bacteria,…
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More dead geese found in N.J. after widespread reports of suspected bird flu – NJ.com
- More dead geese found in N.J. after widespread reports of suspected bird flu NJ.com
- More dead geese found in New Jersey amid possible bird flu outbreak 6abc Philadelphia
- Hackensack Meridian Health Tracking Viruses as Dead Wild Birds a Concern
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FDA recalls more than 651,000 jugs of water over sanitation concerns
More than 651,000 large bottles of water are being pulled from store shelves after health officials flagged sanitation issues.
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Sugar can comfort newborn babies during painful procedures
A new Cochrane review has found that sucrose can help with pain relief in newborn babies during common hospital procedures, such as venipuncture. This involves drawing blood with a needle, typically for testing.
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14 measles cases reported at El Paso ICE tent camp
At least 14 active measles cases have been reported at a troubled El Paso tent camp holding more than 3,000 immigrants, Democratic U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar said Tuesday. Another 112 people in the facility are being…
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Schools are using AI counselors to track students’ mental health. Is it safe? | AI (artificial intelligence)
The alert came around 7pm.
Brittani Phillips checked her phone. A middle school counselor in Putnam county, Florida, Phillips receives messages from an artificial intelligence-enabled therapy platform that students use during nonschool hours. It…
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Prediabetes or diabetes found in 1 in 3 patients during dental appointment
A new King’s College London study has revealed how a simple chairside test helps to screen patients who have other risk factors for the diabetes, such as high BMI and gum disease. The research addresses the large overlap between gum disease and…
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BBQ sauce recall issued nationwide due to incorrect label
Savannah Bee Company is recalling a batch of its Honey BBQ Sauce-Mustard after discovering the product may contain undeclared wheat and soy, two common allergens.
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