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Pets Pose a Serious Health Threat We’ve Overlooked, Study Warns
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s not just exotic animals or the wildlife trade that we should be worried about, for our health’s sake. Backyard pets, working animals, and urban-dwelling pests could also be sources of zoonotic germs that jump from animals to humans, according to a new review that warns increasing urbanization…
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Racing to defuse a ‘ticking’ public health time bomb
The explosive rise in tick-borne diseases in many parts of the United States over the last five decades represents a major public health threat that demands innovative solutions, warns a group of Yale scientists. In a review article, they outline why the stakes are so high and describe some potential solutions. Possible solutions include a…
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Local medical community has differing views on county’s new health officer, Dr. James Mu
SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — Shasta County’s Board of Supervisors officially appointed Redding family physician, James Mu, to their open health officer position on Tuesday evening. It was a 3-2 decision, with Supervisors Mary Rickert and Tim Garman voting against. In response, Dr. Mu told the two supervisors he would work to earn their trust. “My…
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Employer-sponsored health coverage costs jumped this year. More hikes may be coming
A national survey of employers found that the cost of health coverage through work jumped this year, in part because of inflation ByTOM MURPHY AP health writer October 18, 2023, 1:23 PM The cost of health coverage through work jumped this year, in part because of inflation, according to a survey of U.S. employers. Premiums…
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Health inspectors take a look at State Fair of Texas food vendors for code compliance
Health inspectors take a look at State Fair of Texas food vendors for code compliance – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Skip to content Close Menu Contact Us