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WASHINGTON D.C. – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has concluded that there is currently insufficient evidence to recommend routine food insecurity screening in primary care settings. This decision, detailed in a final recommendation statement...

A significant resurgence of measles is sweeping across Europe, prompting health officials to issue urgent calls for individuals to verify their vaccination status. Data released by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reveals a dramatic...

BIRNIN KEBBI, Nigeria – A meningitis outbreak in northwestern Nigeria has tragically claimed the lives of 26 people since late January, authorities confirmed Tuesday.1 The outbreak, centered in Kebbi State, has prompted urgent measures to contain the spread of the...

A recent study has shed light on the COVID-19 experiences of a crucial, yet often overlooked, group of first responders: aircraft rescue and firefighting personnel. Researchers found that those who perceived themselves as more susceptible to the virus were more likely...

São Carlos, Brazil – A groundbreaking cell phone application developed by Brazilian researchers is offering new hope for stroke survivors struggling with hemiparesis, a debilitating condition characterized by muscle weakness or partial paralysis on one side of the...