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331 kids HIV+ in Pakistan: Undercover footage exposes how hospital reused syringes
7+ hour, 30+ min ago (407+ words) An investigation by the BBC has uncovered alarming lapses in medical safety at a government hospital in Pakistan, where unsafe injection practices are believed to have contributed to a surge in HIV infections among children. According to BBC Eye, at…...
'Sugar-free' scam: How scapegoating a pantry staple is ruining our health
7+ hour, 3+ min ago (457+ words) Who needs impulse control or portion size when you can eat chemicals instead? Sugar has had a terrible few decades in public relations. Which is rich, considering sugar never hired a publicist or lobbied for its inclusion in 37 varieties of…...
At 70, she defied illness, age and doubt to graduate
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (458+ words) Behind every graduation ceremony lies a personal story of perseverance and resilience told by every graduate who has worked hard to achieve their qualification. One of them is 70-year-old Mantoa Mphambo, who graduated from the University of the Free State…...
First on ABC: Memo to Rubio details data on HIV/AIDS treatment program under Trump administration
19+ min ago (485+ words) Data shows the number of people getting treatment has remained steady. The memo, which is marked sensitive but unclassified, says that even though overall spending on the initiative fell by roughly 30%, 20. 6 million people living with HIV in more than 50 countries…...
Don't like Ozempic? New obesity pill approved in UAE; all you need to know
22+ hour, 3+ min ago (634+ words) Fri, Apr 17, 2026 | Shawwal 30, 1447 | Fajr 04: 33 UAE residents may soon have access to a new weight-loss treatment that does not require injections; however, doctors have said that the recently approved oral obesity pill is not for everyone and will be prescribed under…...
What Is Borderline Personality Disorder? A Resource Guide Inspired By Doja Cat's Journey
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (920+ words) Dr. Lori Bohn, PMHNP-BC, DC, the medical director of Voyager Recovery Center, explains, "Borderline Personality Disorder is the result of a combination of genetic, environmental and psychological factors," underscoring how layered and individualized the condition can be. According to the…...
Is Your Joint Pain Actually A Bone Spur?
10+ hour, 18+ min ago (481+ words) The official medical name for a bone spur is an "osteophyte," as explained by the Cleveland Clinic. Healthcare professionals see them all the time on X-ray pictures. To understand what they are, imagine your bones are like building blocks. Sometimes,…...
What Your Posture Says About You
21+ hour, 20+ min ago (325+ words) Your posture also sets the foundational tone for mobility in the future, which is why it's most certainly an important aspect to pay attention to. Here's a deeper dive into what your posture says about you. When you're walking into…...
Rep. Carol Miller discusses chronic disease burden in rural West Virginia with HHS secretary
23+ hour, 33+ min ago (152+ words) WASHINGTON " Rep. Carol Miller met with Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to discuss the burden of chronic disease in rural communities throughout West Virginia. Miller has been working with her colleagues on the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee to inform DHHS…...
7 Tips for Building a Healthy Diet With Canned, Frozen, and Packaged Goods
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (1105+ words) With the cost of fresh stuff skyrocketing, here's a step-by-step guide to building a healthy diet with canned, frozen, and packaged goods. Certain influencers have built entire social media empires out of making everything from scratch. Oftentimes, their videos carry…...