Wednesday 17 August 2022

Wastewater Disease Tracking: A Photographic Journey From the Sewer to the Lab


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Removal of Other, Small Kidney Stones May Reduce Relapse

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If you’re having surgery to remove a kidney stone and doctors discover other, smaller stones nearby, it’s safer to go ahead and have them all removed at once, a new study suggests.



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Tuesday 16 August 2022

Polio May Have Been Spreading in New York Since April


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Dermatologists Skeptical of Calamine Lotion TikTok Trend

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The #calamine lotion tag has millions of views on TikTok, with hundreds of videos hailing the cream for its matte effect when used as a makeup primer.



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Lead Poisoning, Systemic Racism Are Harming Black Kids' Test Scores

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A new study suggests that racial segregation may be compounding detrimental effects of lead on Black children.



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