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Women’s Health Center Opening In The Abortion Desert Of Western Maryland
An independent, non-profit abortion and women’s health center is opening in Western Maryland to provide care in the tri-state rural region.
Infections From Medical Tourism And How To Protect Yourself
Five patients have been diagnosed with suspected fungal meningitis following cosmetic surgery in Mexico. Here are the risks of medical tourism.
The Buzz On Preventing Insect Bites: How To Repel Ticks And Mosquitoes
Most people don’t know what insect repellents will protect them and what is just advertising hype. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself and your family.
Why Antibiotics Fail—And How We Can Do Better
A new way of testing for effective antibiotics shows greater accuracy and expands our treatment options for resistant bacteria.
It’s Tick Time! What To Know About The Growing Risk Of Infections From Ticks
Ticks are increasingly abundant now. They can cause so many different symptoms and infections. Here’s what to look for.
Women And Leadership In Global Health—Where Do We Stand Now?
The “XX Paradox” shows us that 70% of frontline health workers are women, but they comprise only 25% of leadership roles in health. How can we fix that?
The Deadly Disease You Never Heard About — And How You Can Help
Affecting profoundly impoverished children, the disease noma is so unknown, that it is not yet recognized as a neglected tropical disease (NTD) by the World Health Organization.
A New Tool May Help Reduce The Burden Of Antibiotic Resistant Infections
A new diagnostic test, AtBFinder, is rapid, accurate and likely to speed effective antibiotic treatment.
New Marburg Virus Outbreak Confirmed In Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea has just confirmed its first outbreak of deadly Marburg virus, a hemorrhagic fever related to Ebola.
What We Can Learn About Homelessness From ‘Rough Sleepers’
Here are some insights gleaned from Dr. Jim O’Connell, president of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program and Tracy Kidder, whose book describing the years he embedded with the Boston street team, “Rough Sleepers,” was just published.
