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June 11, 2025

News·USA

Fact Check: Trump Did Not Order Men to Reverse Vasectomies, Claims Originated from Satirical Source

Recent social media posts claim President Donald Trump signed an executive order forcing men to reverse their vasectomies. This claim is completely false and originated from a satirical article by The Onion,

Health·News·USA

Avian Flu Outbreak Hits 33 U.S. Dairy Herds: FDA Ensures Milk Safety Amid Rising Concerns

While the virus is lethal for commercial poultry, most infected cattle seem to recover within two weeks, according to experts. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Tuesday that pasteurized milk samples had tested positive for traces

April 25, 2024

Trump Administration Cuts $12B in Health Grants, States Lose Funding

News·USA

The Trump administration has abruptly canceled over $12 billion in federal grants to state health departments, money that was supporting critical public health programs

Ozempic Penis” Effect: Male Users Report 1-1.5 Inch Size Increase After Weight Loss, Science Explains Why

Health·News

Men taking Ozempic for weight loss are reporting a surprising side effect – their penises appear larger. This phenomenon, dubbed “Ozempic penis” or “Ozemdick”

Health

FDA Approves ZYN Nicotine Pouches as Safer Alternative but Sparks Concerns Over Teen Use and Flavored Optionsv

The FDA has approved small nicotine pouches called ZYN. These pouches are placed between the lip and gum, similar to traditional anti-smoking methods like nicotine patches or gum. “There is no safe

Tejal Somvanshi

January 20, 2025

Representative image. Large size eggs. Photo source: Government of Canada

Health·News

Canada Recalls Multiple Egg Brands Over Salmonella Concerns

A major egg recall has been issued across five Canadian provinces after testing detected possible Salmonella contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has ordered the removal of specific egg batches from

Tejal Somvanshi

January 19, 2025

Europe·Pollution

PFAS Cleanup in UK and Europe Costs £1.6 Trillion as Drinking Water Faces Dangerous Levels

That pizza box in your kitchen or the non-stick pan you cook with might contain chemicals that are causing a massive environmental problem. These chemicals, called PFAS, are now in our water,

Rahul Somvanshi

January 19, 2025

Representative Image. Colorized transmission electron micrograph of avian influenza A H5N1 virus particles (yellow) grown in Madin-Darby Canine Kidney (MDCK) epithelial cells. Microscopy by CDC; repositioned and recolored by NIAID.

Health·USA

First U.S. Bird Flu Death: Louisiana Case Raises Alarm Over H5N1 Mutations

The first U.S. death from bird flu has put a spotlight on H5N1, a virus that’s becoming more concerning for public health experts. The patient in Louisiana, who was over 65 with

Tejal Somvanshi

January 7, 2025

Representative Image. Wooden Spoon with Himalayan Salt. Photo Source: Nuha Suffanah (Pexels)

Health

President’s Choice Recalls Mediterranean and Himalayan Salts Nationwide Over Plastic Contamination

Pieces of plastic discovered in everyday cooking salts have triggered a major recall across Canada. Loblaw Companies Limited has pulled two President’s Choice products from store shelves: Mediterranean Sea Salt and Himalayan

Tejal Somvanshi

January 4, 2025

Representative Image. Vomiting in Toilet. Photo Source: Jade Jackson (CC BY 2.0)

Health·USA

Norovirus Outbreaks Surge to 91 in Early December, Doubling Previous Records

The United States health system faces an intensifying challenge as norovirus cases surge to record levels. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 91 outbreaks during the week of December

Tejal Somvanshi

December 31, 2024

Representative Image. Norovirus particles. Photo Source: Graham Beards (CC BY-SA 2.0)

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

Health·Pollution

Harvard Study Links PM2.5 Air Pollution to DNA Changes, Inflammation, and Pregnancy Risks at a Single-Cell Level

The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health research, published November 29, 2024, in Science Advances, examined how PM2.5 (fine particulate air pollution) affects the immune system during pregnancy. This research explores

Tejal Somvanshi

December 5, 2024

Health

TikTok’s Viral Weight Loss Star Sheds 60 Pounds Fast—The Gut Health Hack Raising Medical Concerns

The latest viral weight loss story from TikTok deserves scrutiny. A content creator, known as @theneptunianbaby, claims to have lost 60 pounds in four months – a rate that demands attention and

Tejal Somvanshi

December 2, 2024

Health·News·USA

Texas Reports First Locally Acquired Dengue Case of 2024 Amid Record-High Infections Since 2002

The Texas Department of State Health Services reported the state’s first locally transmitted dengue fever case of 2024 in Cameron County, marking a concerning development in what has become the highest annual

Tejal Somvanshi

November 27, 2024

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