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Malaria drug shows early potential as polycystic ovary syndrome treatment in rodents and people
FierceBiotech· 3 days agoAncient plant compounds called artemisinins were the original anti-malaria heroes, but new research...
Mosquitoes and ticks are showing up with greater frequency — Here’s how to stay safe this summer
WESH 2 Orlando· 6 days agoMosquitoes: Do they serve a purpose in our ecosystem? Mosquitoes and ticks can transmit vector-borne...
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: New Science Offers Old Remedy
Medscape· 4 days agoAn ancient Chinese remedy for malaria could offer new hope to the 10% of reproductive-age women...
A Journey of Healing: Using Data to Tackle Acute Malnutrition in Uganda
World Health Organization· 10 hours agoIn the West Nile region of Uganda, Dawa Zubeda, a mother of five, has been on a harrowing journey to improve her youngest son's health. Her story mirrors the struggle of many parents facing ...
Current study testing new treatment for babesiosis - The Martha's Vineyard Times
The Martha's Vineyard Times· 7 days ago“We would say babesiosis is the second most common tick-borne disease that folks get,” said Patrick...
Parasite cleanses are growing in popularity. But are they safe?
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 4 days ago"These include protozoan parasites such as giardia, cryptosporidium and malaria, and helminth parasites like pinworms, hookworms, flatworms, roundworms or tapeworms," she ...
Social media needs a warning label | Letters
Tampa Bay Times· 8 hours agoIn May 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy outlined recommendations to make social media safer for kids. A year later, parents and children are still...
Don’t let mosquito-borne illness ruin summer travel
CW39 NewsFix· 6 days agoHOUSTON (KIAH) – If you’re traveling this summer, you’ll want to read up on mosquito transmitted diseases in the areas you plan to visit. According to...
It’s mosquito season in North Texas. Here’s what to know — and how to protect yourself
Dallas Morning News· 7 days agoMosquitoes are back in North Texas — and so is West Nile virus, the infectious disease carried by...
Explainer-How extreme heat threatens health and safety
Reuters via AOL· 2 days agoWith extreme heat gripping much of the Northern Hemisphere this week, authorities and public health...