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WHO declares mpox global health emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the mpox outbreak in parts of Africa a public health emergency of international concern. The highly contagious disease – formerly known as monkeypox…
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Zero calorie sweetener linked to blood clots and risk of heart disease, study finds
Consuming a drink with erythritol — an artificial sweetener used to add bulk to stevia and monk fruit and to sweeten low-carb keto products — more than doubled the risk of blood clotting in…
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At 58, God has given me a second chance
By Yusuph Olaniyonu Perhaps I should not be alive. But I am, despite the odds. I am still frail and fragile. But now, I can stand on my feet again,…
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The six worst foods for your cholesterol
Some things should be consumed with caution, while others need to be avoided entirely – these are the most serious offenders There’s a new incentive for tackling your cholesterol levels…
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