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Eschewing Ideology, A Health Policy Group Celebrates Storytelling That Sparks Change

The National Institute for Health Care Management annual awards aim to spotlight important research combined with great storytelling.

Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Leaves 2 Dead, Over 500 At Risk, Linked To Mexico Clinics

U.S. and Mexican health authorities have asked the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare this outbreak a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).

Tastykake Chocolate Kandy Kakes Recalled In 6 States Due To Undeclared Peanuts

Certain packages of Tastykake Chocolate Kandy Kakes actually included Tastykake Peanut Butter Kandy Kakes, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Survey: Many Men Always Sit When Urinating, 40% Of Germans, 10% Americans

Even though many men may used to standing while peeing, especially with so many urinals around, sitting instead may have a couple of advantages.

Megan Fox Reveals Suffering From Body Dysmorphia In Sports Illustrated 2023 Cover Interview

When you think of body dysmorphia, actress Megan Fox may not be the first person who comes to mind. Here’s what body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is.

Don’t Swallow Boric Acid Vaginal Suppositories, Here’s What A TikToker Did

Vaginal boric acid suppositories have been getting attention recently on TikTok as a way to treat yeast infections. But should you really use this treatment?

Lauren Boebert Says High Birth Control Prices Led To Her 3rd Child

During a House Oversight and Accountability hearing, Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) said “it’s cheaper to have a kid” than pay for birth control medications.

Lauren Boebert Says High Birth Control Prices Led To Her 3rd Child

During a House Oversight and Accountability hearing, Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) said “it’s cheaper to have a kid” than pay for birth control medications.

Journal Retracts Flawed Study That Claimed Face Masks May Cause Covid-19 Symptoms

Frontiers in Public Health issued a retraction of a publication that had made a bunch of unsupported claims about wearing face masks and has been pushed on social media.

First Powassan Virus Death Of 2023 Reported By Maine

The Maine CDC reported that the person died after neurological symptoms. This marks the third reported death from the tick-borne Powassan virus since 2015.