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Tick Safety Made Simple: What You Need to Know

May 26, 2026

Spring and summer mean more outdoor time, but they also bring tiny risks most people overlook. Ticks and mosquitoes become more active when the weather warms up, turning simple walks in the grass or backyard gatherings into potential health concerns. The Kane County Health Department is stepping in

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Measles cases rise in Pennsylvania as health experts push for vaccination

May 7, 2026

Health teams in Pennsylvania are tracking a measles outbreak that started in Lebanon County, where 11 people have tested positive so far. Most of those infected hadn’t received their shots. Three people ended up in the hospital, though all have recovered now and no one is currently spreading the vir

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Breaking Down Healthcare: How Nigerians View Combined Treatment for TB, Mental Health, and Addiction

April 4, 2026

Nigeria is testing a fresh approach to healthcare by combining services for tuberculosis, mental health, and substance abuse under one roof. But how do the people who actually use these services feel about it? This study explored local opinions in Nigeria to see whether merging these treatments work

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Mosquito Hunt: A Student’s Bite‑Proof Experiment

March 24, 2026

The experiment began with a curious question: how do tiny mosquitoes spot us? A professor and a college student tried to answer it by putting the student in a room full of insects. The first attempt used a mesh suit, but it didn’t stop the mosquitoes from biting. After many painful stings, the team

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Doctors Need a New Playbook for Healthy Lives

March 11, 2026

A young doctor once met a delivery driver who had lost two legs because of diabetes that went untreated. The man didn’t know how much his high blood sugar cost him until he was in the hospital. That meeting sparked a question that many medical students share: are we being taught to stop problems bef

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Measles Makes a Comeback: Why Vaccines Matter

February 12, 2026

Measles, once thought to be under control in the U. S. , is making a worrying return. The country had declared measles eliminated in 2000, meaning the virus wasn't spreading continuously. But now, cases are rising, with numbers reaching as high as 2, 242 in 2025. This isn't just about statistics; it

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Measles Makes a Comeback: Why Vaccines Matter More Than Ever

January 20, 2026

Measles is back in the US, and it's not just a small problem anymore. Over the past year, there have been more than 2, 200 cases reported, which is a huge jump from previous years. This is the most cases the US has seen since measles was declared eliminated in 2000. And it's not just one big outbrea

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The Spread of Health Lies on Social Media: What Can We Do?

December 6, 2025

Social media is a powerful tool. It can spread ideas fast. But it can also spread lies. Lies about health can be dangerous. They can make people sick. They can even stop people from getting help. This is a big problem. People need to know the truth. But how? Researchers looked into this. They wante

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Boost Your Work Life with Plant-Powered Eating

November 1, 2025

Workplaces are waking up to the idea that healthy employees are happy employees. ACE Nutrition is leading the charge by helping companies create a healthier, more productive workforce. Their approach is simple: teach people how to eat better, feel better, and perform better. Eating plants isn't jus

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Young Women in Ghana and Their Knowledge of HIV Self-Tests

July 28, 2025

HIV/AIDS is a big health problem worldwide, and it hits young women especially hard. To fight this, more people need to get tested for HIV. One way to do this is by using HIV self-testing kits. These kits let people test themselves at home. But how many young women in Ghana know about these kits and