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[ad_1] After a lengthy review process, international opponents of the "war on drugs" welcome the World Health Organization (WHO) decision to eliminate cannabis from its placement in the drug category for substances the most dangerous. At present, whole plant marijuana and cannabis resin are considered Schedule IV substances, indicating that the medical uses of this … Read more

[ad_1] Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton says that the public health system is under severe pressure resulting from the influx of people in need of medical attention for suspected dengue fever, gastroenteritis and other flu-like symptoms. Regarding dengue, Tufton told parliament last week that as of February 8, 1,166 cases of dengue fever were suspected, … Read more

[ad_1] The recent measles epidemics in North America and Western Europe have received a great deal of attention. Meanwhile, slightly out of the media, there is a lesser-known epidemic that has claimed the lives of at least 922 people since October 2018. The World Health Organization (WHO) told reporters on February 14 that there had … Read more

[ad_1] The Philippine Secretary of Health announced Monday that 136 people, mostly children, died of measles and 8,400 others became ill from an epidemic due in part to the fear of vaccination. A massive vaccination campaign that began last week in Manila and four heavily affected provincial regions could contain the outbreak by April, said … Read more

[ad_1] A vial of measles vaccine is presented at the Kaiser Permanente Cascade Park office in Vancouver. Amanda Cowan / The Colombian Following the measles outbreak in the county, Evergreen, Vancouver and Battle Ground public schools temporarily excluded 754 students who had not completed their MMR vaccination program. The 754 excluded students were among the … Read more

[ad_1] The health secretary of the Philippines said that 136 people, mostly children, died of measles and 8,400 others became ill during an epidemic partly attributable to recent fears related to vaccination. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III announced Monday that a massive vaccination campaign that began last week in Manila and four provincial regions could … Read more

[ad_1] Elderly women, beware: new research warns that drinking a lot of diet sodas artificially sweetened fruit juices can increase your risk of stroke. In a study of almost 82,000 postmenopausal women, women who consume two or more diet drinks per day had an overall risk of stroke that was 23% higher than those who … Read more

[ad_1] NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) – We may be in the middle of February, but the flu season is still at its peak. According to a new CDC report, influenza activity is declining nationally, but we are seeing a rise in Tennessee. Twenty-six states, including Tennessee, have high levels of influenza activity. Despite a milder season … Read more

[ad_1] Rising cases of Californian children contracted by a mysterious wind-borne disease that causes heart failure As of January 1, 16 children in San Diego County have been diagnosed with Kawasaki Disease The condition causes inflammation of the blood vessels and can lead to heart failure Twice as many children in the area were diagnosed … Read more

[ad_1] KMIZ / Photo File KMIZ / Photo File COLUMBIA, MO – A student from the University of Missouri left the campus voluntarily after being diagnosed with active TB, the MU Information Bureau said in a press release Monday. MU officials are working with local health authorities to identify other people who need to be … Read more