Tiger mosquito sitting on the table of an outdoor café (image generated by AI) As our world becomes increasingly interconnected and the climate changes, the UK faces challenges that we might associate with more exotic destinations. One such challenge is the potential introduction of invasive mosquito species, particularly the tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus). This small … Read more
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The athletes selected to compete at the most elite level must be extremely regimented to get there. That includes paying close attention to nutrition. We asked eight Olympic athletes—including track-and-field, cycling, and volleyball stars—what they eat to fuel their bodies. Helen Maroulis [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Helen Maroulis is the first U.S. female wrestler to qualify for … Read more
Senators say executives at Steward, the nation’s largest physician-led hospital system, mismanaged finances and put patient care at risk. View original article Contributor: Dan Diamond
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A high-profile exodus of OB-GYNs from rural Idaho and other states with strict abortion bans has far-reaching impacts on women’s health care. View original article Contributor: Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez, McKenzie Beard
None of the 5,000 women and girls in South Africa and Uganda who received the shots contracted the virus that causes AIDS, a study shows. A trial for men is underway. View original article Contributor: Rachel Pannett
A large study showed that for most patients, having both breasts removed after cancer was detected in one made no difference. View original article Contributor: Gina Kolata