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WHO declares monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern
The decision was announced Saturday morning after WHO convened its second emergency committee on the issue…
NYC monkeypox numbers are ‘definitively’ not the full picture, health official says
When asked on CNN whether he thought the current numbers reflect the full picture, Vasan replied,…
Extreme heat is bad for everyone’s health — and it’s getting worse
High temperatures in the area this week are in the 90s, but when you factor in…
How is monkeypox being treated?
“For the most part, these illnesses are relatively mild. They can be disfiguring and yucky, but…
8 myths about diet, exercise and sleep
Here are eight assumptions about diet, exercise and sleep that fail to meet the sniff test.…
25 million children missed out on lifesaving vaccines in 2021, WHO and UNICEF data shows
“The largest sustained decline in childhood vaccinations in approximately 30 years has been recorded,” the organizations…
No amount of alcohol is healthy if you’re under 40, global study says
If you are 40 or older without underlying health conditions, however, the new research found small…
Officials urge Americans over 50 to get Covid-19 booster right away, but younger adults have to wait
“If you have not gotten a vaccine shot in the year 2022, if you have not…
Expert explains how to protect yourself against the recent Covid surges
An earlier rise in cases this year was driven by the BA.2 Omicron subvariant. Now, the…
