Animal related infections are the major source of human infections as well. As we increase our exposure to nature, here are a few zoonotic infections to be aware of.
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The World Cup: When England Plays, This Is What Happens To Violence
After England beat Sweden 2-0 in the quarterfinals of the World Cup, English fans trashed an IKEA. A study found what happens to domestic violence when England plays in the World Cup.
Why You Should Not Wear A Necktie: Inhibiting Blood Flow To Your Brain
Add the findings of this study to the list of reasons why wearing a necktie makes no sense.
Paul Ryan’s Budget Cuts Children’s Hospitals At The Wrong Time
U.S. children’s hospitals would see drastic reductions in funding for their patients if the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives’ proposed budget passes, pediatric facilities say.
Insurers To Trump: Suspending Payments For ‘High-Need Patients’ Roils Market
A decision by the Trump administration to suspend a ‘risk-adjustment’ program that helps “high-need” patients maintain health coverage will create an uncertain insurance market, health plans say.
Del Monte Recalls Vegetable Trays, Cyclospora Parasite Outbreak Affects Over 200
If you want to tell your kids a bedtime story that somehow involves explosive diarrhea, tell them about the life cycle of Cyclospora cayetanensis which can cause cyclosporiasis.
Is Telemedicine Dead Before It Arrives?
The nature of today’s technology is that if it works, it’s already obsolete. That just might be the sad story of telemedicine.
Troublesome News: Numbers Of Uninsured On The Rise
The numbers of uninsured in the U.S. are rising again. This is a disturbing trend, given that access to healthcare is associated with better health outcomes and a more equitable healthcare system.
A Low-Tech Solution to Ending Health Disparities
One of the great American healthcare tragedies is only peripherally connected to medicine. It’s the fact that one’s zip code can have a greater impact on health than one’s genetic code.
A Sparkling IPA Brew With THC In California Dispensaries The Summer Of 2018
When a brewery and a medical marijuana producer join forces, sparkling water turns into medicine.
