Friday 12 May 2023

Cervical Cancer Screenings Double With Mailed DIY Kits

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One way of increasing the uptake of screening for cervical cancer is mailing out self-collection HPV kits that woman can use in the comfort of their own home, say researchers.



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Thursday 11 May 2023

Black Patients Less Likely to Get Treatment for Opioid Overdose

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A new study finds Black Americans are even less likely than whites to receive meds following a medical event.



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Skin Patch Could Help Ease Peanut Allergy in Toddlers

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A new clinical trial shows a "peanut patch" may help protect toddlers who have potentially dangerous peanut allergies.



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Post-COVID, Building 'Health' Matters, Too

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Buildings large and small, in all kinds of industries around the world, are being built to gain and promote WELL certification. It began before the pandemic, but COVID-19 launched concerns about safety and cleanliness in common environments.



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As Covid Emergency Ends, Surveillance Shifts to the Sewers


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