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WHO: Gaza Fighting to Pause for Polio Vaccinations

The Israeli military and Palestinian militant group Hamas agreed to three separate, zoned three-day pauses in fighting in the Gaza Strip to allow for the vaccination of some 640,000 children against polio, a senior World Health Organization official said Thursday. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on August 29, 2024

Tying Tubes Does Not Always Prevent Pregnancy

Women are becoming pregnant after having their tubes tied, even though the procedure is considered a “permanent” form of birth control, a new study warns. Between 3% and 5% of U.S. women who underwent tubal ligation later reported an unplanned pregnancy, according to… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on August 29, 2024

Just Cutting Down on Smoking Won’t Cut Heart Risks

Smokers who quit the habit soon after being diagnosed with heart disease saw their odds for heart attack or death drop by almost half over the next five years, a new report found. However, those who simply cut back on their smoking saw no risk reduction at all, the same… Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on August 29, 2024