Aedes vexans mosquito © Anders Lindstrom Vector-borne diseases – illnesses transmitted to humans by organisms such as mosquitoes and ticks – account for more than 17% of all infectious diseases globally, causing over 700,000 deaths annually. They include malaria, West Nile virus, dengue and yellow fever. At UKHSA, our medical entomology teams play a vital role in monitoring and … Read more
If you’re like a lot of people, you’re finding it harder and harder to stomach climate change—literally. A warming world leads to all manner of health problems, including increased risk of cardiovascular disease, exacerbation of pulmonary conditions like asthma and COPD, and mental health problems including depression and anxiety. Increasingly, however, climate change is being … Read more
A company can offer all the free snacks and on-site massages in the world—but if the people don’t make you feel supported, you’re probably still not happy at your job. To an increasing extent, “the corporate world is understanding that relationships and the culture of relationships at work is the new competitive edge,” says Esther … Read more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will no longer recommend yearly COVID-19 vaccines for kids and most adults. In an editorial article published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Dr. Vinay Prasad, the newly appointed head of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and research at the FDA, and Dr. Martin Makary, FDA commissioner, … Read more
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The FDA will narrow its approval for updated coronavirus vaccines, marking a significant shift in the agency’s approach to green-lighting shots that have been recommended broadly to the public. View original article Contributor: Rachel Roubein, Lena H. Sun
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Even for someone who lives and breathes nutrition, meal planning can feel like a grind. There are weeks when I… The post Turn ChatGPT Into Your Personal Meal Planner appeared first on Chris Kresser. View original article Contributor: Chris Kresser, M.S.
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Agency leaders said there was evidence to justify approval only for older people and those with medical conditions. Many others may not be able to get the shots. View original article Contributor: Christina Jewett and Apoorva Mandavilli