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Health

New COVID Variants XEC, KP.3.1.1 Surge This Holiday Season; CDC Updates Guidelines for Symptoms & Free Testing

The holiday season brings familiar respiratory illness challenges, with COVID-19 variants XEC and KP.3.1.1 at the forefront. “We’ve continued to see COVID evolving, and that’s to be expected,” states Mary Rodgers, associate

Tejal Somvanshi

December 24, 2024

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Health·News·USA

Norovirus Outbreaks Surge: Wisconsin’s Positivity Rate Hits 19%; Nationwide Cases Up 36%

Wisconsin faces an intensifying norovirus outbreak, with the positivity rate reaching 19% for the week ending November 30, 2024. This marks a concerning increase from 12.8% during mid-November and 9.6% in early

Tejal Somvanshi

December 23, 2024

Representative Image. HPV Vaccination in Sao Paulo Brazil March 2014. Photo Source: Pan American Health Organization PAHO (CC BY-ND 2.0)

Europe·Health·News

Russia to Offer Free mRNA Cancer Vaccine for Patients Starting 2025 Amid Tumor Suppression Breakthroughs

Russia’s Ministry of Health has announced the development of an mRNA-based cancer vaccine, scheduled for free distribution to patients beginning in early 2025. This development emerges amid global efforts to harness mRNA

Tejal Somvanshi

December 20, 2024

Caption:To combat global micronutrient deficiency crises, MIT researchers developed novel materials that protect fragile nutrients under harsh cooking and storage conditions. The microparticles seen here are made of biodegradable polymers that dissolve in the stomach to release encapsulated vitamins and minerals. Credits:Credit: Linzixuan (Rhoda) Zhang, David Mankus, Dhruv Varshney, Ruiqing Xiao, Shahad Alsaiari, Abigail Lytton- Jean, Robert Langer, Ana Jaklenec

Beauty·Plastic

MIT’s Biodegradable Polymers Aim to Replace Microplastics in Beauty Products

In a development that could reshape the beauty and personal care industry, MIT chemical engineers have created biodegradable polymers to replace microplastic beads found in cleansers and cosmetics. These new materials break

Karmactive Staff

December 18, 2024

Beauty·Health

Kids’ Skincare Products Linked to Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals in Study of 630 Children Across 10 U.S. Cities

Modern research continues to reveal concerning facts about everyday products we thoughtlessly apply to our children’s skin. A new study from George Mason University’s College of Public Health, examining 630 children between

Tejal Somvanshi

November 27, 2024

Health·News·USA

California Detects H5N1 Bird Flu in Raw Milk Amid 20% Sales Surge and 29 Reported Human Cases

California health officials detected H5N1 bird flu virus in raw milk from Raw Farm, prompting a voluntary recall of products with a November 27 expiration date. The discovery comes amid rising raw

Tejal Somvanshi

November 26, 2024

Health·News·USA

Costco Recalls Nearly 80,000 Pounds of Kirkland Butter for Missing Milk Allergen Labeling—Check Affected Lots Now

In a recent development that sparked both concern and online discussion, Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest LLC initiated a voluntary recall of Kirkland Signature butter products in October 2023. The recall affects nearly

Tejal Somvanshi

November 14, 2024

Health·News·Science·Technology

PRIMA Retinal Implant Achieves 23-Letter Vision Gain in AMD Patients: Legally Blind Regain Ability to Read and Recognize Faces

Science Corporation’s PRIMA retinal implant system has achieved unprecedented success in restoring functional vision to patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to preliminary clinical trial results released October 21, 2024. The

Tejal Somvanshi

November 9, 2024

News·USA·Water

Fluoride in U.S. Water: Trump and Kennedy’s 2024 Push Could Affect 209 Million Americans

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on January 20, 2024 that “the Trump White House will advise all U.S. water systems to remove fluoride from public water.” He stated that “fluoride is an

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Rahul Somvanshi

November 4, 2024

Health·News·USA

Costco’s Kirkland Smoked Salmon Recall Raises Listeria Concerns: 8512801270 Lot Pulled Nationwide as Acme Vows Prevention Steps

Acme Smoked Fish Corporation has announced a voluntary recall of specific lots of its Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon, sold at Costco, due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This recall affects smoked

Tejal Somvanshi

October 27, 2024