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The government’s legislative overhaul of New Zealand’s health system, passed this month, makes “timely access to quality healthcare” a core statutory purpose

For the past few weeks, headlines about the “explosive diarrhea” parasite have been seemingly everywhere, causing widespread concern about how to avoid cyclosporiasis, which is typically spread through foods, like fresh produce

There were 50 large outbreaks of tuberculosis (TB) in the United States from 2017-2023, with an outbreak defined as at least 10 related cases, according to an April report* (see footnote) from the CDC. Cases in the United States have been increasing, particularly since the pandemic. Journalists may want to cover TB not only as…

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As temperatures in North Texas hit triple digits, heat-related illness is also on the rise. Because last year’s summer was unusually mild, the outlook for heat exhaustion, heatstroke and similar conditions this year could be more severe. 

GLP-1 Boom Drives Rise in Post-Weight-Loss Body Contouring at Blackhawk Plastic Surgery

Obesity rates in the United States have seen a significant rise, according to a new study by the American Heart Association. The study reveals that about 40% of adults were obese in 2023, compared to just 30% in 1999. Additionally, severe obesity among adults has doubled from 5% to 10% over the 24-year study period