Thursday 11 August 2022

Don’t Blame Monkeys for Monkeypox, W.H.O. Says After Attacks


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Blood Test for Cancer Now Available, But Is It Ready for Prime Time?

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A new blood test that can detect up to 50 cancers from a single blood sample is gaining traction in the United States.



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Bounce Houses Bring Delight, But Injuries and Deaths Are Risks

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A new study cataloged at least 28 deaths and 479 injuries from more than 130 weather-related bounce house incidents worldwide – figures the researchers say likely underestimate the problem.



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U.S. Opioid Prescriptions Are Declining

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A new study found the downward trend in prescribing opioids also applied to cancer patients and people with other chronic pain.



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What to Know About Monkeypox


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