Monthly Archives: October 2022

Cholera Outbreaks Surge Worldwide, Following Floods, Droughts and Wars

Posted on October 31, 2022 by renato.toffanin

A record number of outbreaks has drained the cholera vaccine supply, leading the W.H.O. to ration emergency vaccinations. BY STEPHANIE NOLEN | NYTimes Health | Disclosure from Blogger https://ift.tt/I1hMon4 via SEO Services

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Unilever Recalls Dry Shampoo Products in U.S. and Canada

Posted on October 25, 2022 by renato.toffanin

More than a dozen aerosol dry shampoo products from brands like Dove and Suave may have elevated levels of benzene, a carcinogen, the company said. BY CHRISTINE CHUNG | NYTimes Health | Disclosure from Blogger https://ift.tt/hvLE6az via SEO Services

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Did the Pandemic Change Your Personality? Possibly.

Posted on October 22, 2022 by renato.toffanin

For more than two years, Covid disrupted social rituals and rites of passage. Now a recent study suggests we have become less extroverted, creative, agreeable and conscientious. The declines in some traits were sharper among young people. BY CHRISTINE CHUNG … Continue reading →

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F.D.A. Panel Recommends Pulling Preterm Birth Drug From the Market

Posted on October 19, 2022 by renato.toffanin

The agency has weighed years of study that showed the treatment given accelerated approval 11 years ago was not effective. BY CHRISTINA JEWETT | NYTimes Health | Disclosure from Blogger https://ift.tt/zco96R4 via SEO Services

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Four Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Pelvic Surgery

Posted on October 18, 2022 by renato.toffanin

To protect your sexual function, it’s vital to discuss your sex life, even if that feels awkward. BY RACHEL E. GROSS | NYTimes Health | Disclosure from Blogger https://ift.tt/MjLPfq0 via SEO Services

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‘A New Frontier’ for Hearing Aids

Posted on October 10, 2022 by renato.toffanin

Over-the-counter hearing aids are coming at long last. But lower prices and greater accessibility may take time to materialize. BY PAULA SPAN | NYTimes Health | Disclosure from Blogger https://ift.tt/r0zE9AZ via SEO Services

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After Giving Up on Cancer Vaccines, Doctors Start to Find Hope

Posted on October 10, 2022 by renato.toffanin

Encouraging data from preliminary studies are making some doctors feel optimistic about developing immunizations against pancreatic, colon and breast cancers. BY GINA KOLATA | NYTimes Health | Disclosure from Blogger https://ift.tt/hVSeQ9A via SEO Services

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Tell us about your experience with New York hospitals.

Posted on October 7, 2022 by renato.toffanin

Do you work in a New York hospital? Are you an ambulance worker? Please help us report our next story. BY JESSICA SILVER-GREENBERG AND KATIE THOMAS | NYTimes Health | Disclosure from Blogger https://ift.tt/Bg0dVvX via SEO Services

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U.S. Health Officials Urge Vigilance as Ebola Spreads in Uganda

Posted on October 6, 2022 by renato.toffanin

There are no cases in the United States, but the C.D.C. wants doctors to be on the alert for patients with telltale symptoms. BY APOORVA MANDAVILLI | NYTimes Health | Disclosure from Blogger https://ift.tt/ztaD8Iy via SEO Services

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Medical Care Alone Won’t Halt the Spread of Diabetes, Scientists Say

Posted on October 5, 2022 by renato.toffanin

Now experts are calling for walkable communities, improved housing, and access to health care and better food, particularly in minority communities. BY RONI CARYN RABIN | NYTimes Health | Disclosure from Blogger https://ift.tt/4DhVK6P via SEO Services

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