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February 23, 2025

News·Travel

200 Canadian Tourists Fall Ill at Sandos Playacar Resort in Mexico

A peaceful beach vacation turned into a health nightmare for hundreds of Canadian tourists at Mexico’s Sandos Playacar resort in Playa del Carmen. Around 200 guests, including young children and pregnant women,

Venue for 2024 Diabetes Health Festival : St. Mary's Park, St Mary's St bet. St Ann's Av and Jackson Av, Bronx.

Health·USA

Bronx Diabetes Health Festival Targets 13.6% Diabetes Rate: Free Screenings and Wellness Resources

On September 7, 2024, the Bronx hosted a life-changing event, particularly for those affected by or at risk of type 2 diabetes. The 2024 Diabetes Health Festival is more than just an event—it’s a community lifeline offering critical health screenings,

September 7, 2024

$150 Million New York Water Safety Initiative Set to Drastically Cut Drowning Rates with New Laws

News·USA

As summer’s last hurrah looms, the urge to cool off in pools and lakes becomes almost irresistible. But with that comes an inherent risk—drowning.

Microplastics Found in Human Brains Surge 50% in 8 Years, Linked to Dementia

Health

A groundbreaking study published in Nature Medicine has uncovered a startling discovery: human brains contain significantly more plastic particles than previously known, with levels

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Health·News·USA

FDA Recalls Vitality Capsules Over Hidden ED Drugs

One Source Nutrition has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of all Vitality male enhancement capsules after FDA tests found them to contain sildenafil and tadalafil – prescription drugs used to treat erectile

Tejal Somvanshi

March 4, 2025

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Health·USA

Texas Measles Outbreak: 146 Cases, First U.S. Death Since 2015

The recent measles outbreak in Texas has claimed the life of a school-aged child – the first measles fatality in the United States in nearly a decade. Since late January 2025, Texas

Tejal Somvanshi

March 4, 2025

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Agriculture·Canada

Court Overturns Health Canada’s Glyphosate Renewal

In a significant ruling, the Federal Court of Canada has found Health Canada’s 2022 approval of Mad Dog Plus, a glyphosate-based herbicide, to be unreasonable. The court determined that the federal regulatory

Govind Tekale

March 2, 2025

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News·USA

Cat Deaths Prompt Raw Pet Food Recall Amid Bird Flu Concerns

Recent deaths of indoor cats have triggered a recall of raw pet food products potentially contaminated with bird flu. Health officials are warning pet owners about the risks of feeding raw meat

Karmactive Staff

March 2, 2025

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Health

Bowel Cancer Rates Soar Among Young Australians

Bowel cancer rates in young Australians have more than doubled since 2000, with experts suggesting diet choices and environmental factors may be behind the alarming trend. The disease has become the deadliest

Tejal Somvanshi

March 2, 2025

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Food & Drinks·Health

UK Food Poisoning Cases Rise Due to Bacillus cereus in Cooked Rice

Food poisoning cases are rising across the UK, with one surprising culprit gaining attention—cooked rice. Despite being a household staple, many Britons are unaware of the serious health risks that poorly stored

Tejal Somvanshi

February 28, 2025

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Africa·Health·News

Congo’s Mystery Illness: 53 Dead, 419 Infected Since January

A mysterious illness has claimed 53 lives in northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with most victims dying within just 48 hours of showing symptoms. The outbreak has raised serious concerns among

Tejal Somvanshi

February 26, 2025

Health

Fasting Foods That May Harm Your Health Goals

Fasting is recommended by religions mainly to give rest to digestive organs of our body. It is accompanied by devotees with prayers either at pilgrim centers or at homes. But the food

Tejal Somvanshi

February 26, 2025

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Health

Regular Exercise May Lower Dementia Risk by 69%

Recent studies reveal that exercise does more than just keep our bodies fit— it actively protects our brains. Research published in the Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine shows that even

Tejal Somvanshi

February 24, 2025

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Health·USA

CDC Halts Major Flu Vaccine Campaign During Severe Flu Season

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stopped its “Wild to Mild” flu vaccination campaign amid one of the worst flu seasons in decades. The decision comes just as the

Tejal Somvanshi

February 21, 2025

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