Peloton recalls 2.2 million bikes. Riders suffered cuts, bruises and a broken wrist
A stationary bike shouldn’t break and send the rider tumbling to the floor. That’s why…
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Month: May 2023
W.H.O. Ends Mpox Global Emergency
The virus was contained in most countries with a combination of vaccination and behavioral change….
Taking a place-based approach to tackling hepatitis in prisons
Prisons are complex settings in which to deliver healthcare, and people in prisons and under…
Families of Those Lost to Covid Wrestle With Mixed Emotions as Emergency Ends
More than 1.1 million Americans have died of Covid. An official end to the health…
As Covid Emergency Ends, Surveillance Shifts to the Sewers
With other virus tracking efforts winding down, wastewater data is likely to become increasing important…
Public Health Lessons Learned From the Coronavirus Pandemic
The United States’ struggle to respond to the virus has highlighted the importance of communicating…
Scientists Have Built a Human ‘Pangenome’ to Better Reflect Diversity
For two decades, scientists have been comparing every person’s full set of DNA they study…
FDA Panel Recommends the First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill
On May 10, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expert panel voted unanimously to…
Heat Waves Can Be Deadly for Those With Mental Health Issues
A record-shattering heat wave is blasting its way through much of Asia this week, following…
Court Rules EPA Must Regulate Harmful Drinking Water Contaminant Linked to Infant Brain Damage
A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the Environmental Protection Agency must regulate perchlorate, reversing…