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Fatal Brain Amoeba Infection Linked to Contaminated RV Water

A 71-year-old woman in Texas died from primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) after using a nasal irrigation device filled with unboiled tap water from an RV; the CDC emphasizes the need for safe water practices and maintaining RV water quality.

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Karate Class Aids Healing for Violence Survivors in France

A new karate class for women survivors of violence has opened at Maison Calypso in Plaisir, France, as part of a broader care plan; it uses adapted techniques and mindful language to foster healing and empowerment.

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UK: Pregnancy Risk Linked to Weight-Loss Drugs and Birth Control Pills

In the UK, 40 women became pregnant while taking birth control pills and weight-loss drugs (Mounjaro, Saxenda, Ozempic/Wegovy); the MHRA warns of a potential link, advising against relying solely on oral contraceptives when using these drugs.

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Contradictory Studies Question Taurine's Role in Aging

Two recent studies present contradictory findings on age-related changes in taurine levels; one finds age-related decline in a homogenous population, while the other finds stable or increasing levels in a diverse population, raising questions about the use of taurine as a longevity biomarker and ant...

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Measles Warning: UK Holidaymakers Urged to Vaccinate Amidst European Outbreak

A measles outbreak in England, linked to a 25-year high in European cases, prompts a UK health warning for families traveling abroad this summer; London reports nearly half of the 195 cases confirmed in England in April and May, while MMR vaccination rates remain below the recommended 95%.

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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Sees Sharp Rise in Prenatal Tests Despite Unchanged Invasive Test Rates

In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, the number of pregnant women using non-invasive prenatal tests (NIPT) for Trisomy screening sharply increased to 49.3% in 2024 from 30.9% in 2023, following public health insurance coverage, but without a corresponding decrease in invasive tests.

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Northamptonshire Charity Supports One in 16 Babies Amidst Rising Cost of Living

Baby Basics, a Northamptonshire charity, now supports one in 16 babies born in the county due to a 51% rise in referrals over two years, linked to the rising cost of living and reduced benefits; they are holding their first sale to raise funds.

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Emergency Heart Surgery Saves Premature Infant During Power Outage

Two pediatric cardiac surgeons from Madrid traveled to Burgos to perform emergency heart surgery on a 29-week-old premature baby weighing 800 grams, successfully completing the procedure minutes before a nationwide power outage; the baby is now home.

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China Expands TCM Pediatric Services to Combat Childhood Obesity

China will require all tertiary and at least 80 percent of secondary public traditional Chinese medicine hospitals to establish pediatric departments by November 2024, expanding access to TCM pediatric care and addressing rising childhood obesity rates.

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Spain's Elderly Care Crisis: Funding Gap and Urgent Need for Systemic Reform

A report reveals that 87% of Spain's elderly dependents rely on informal caregivers due to insufficient public funding for residential care, highlighting a need for increased public-private collaboration and improved professional training to address the growing demand.

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NIPT Use Among Pregnant Women in Lower Saxony Rises Significantly

In Lower Saxony, Germany, non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) for trisomies among pregnant women rose from 34.4% in 2023 to 44.8% in 2024, with older women using the test more frequently; however, this has not yet led to fewer invasive tests, according to the Barmer health insurance.

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Increased NIPT Use in Schleswig-Holstein Doesn't Reduce Invasive Prenatal Tests

In Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, 43 percent of pregnant women in 2024 underwent non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) for trisomies, up from 33.9 percent in 2023, according to Barmer health insurance; although covered since July 2022, it hasn't reduced invasive tests, and usage is higher among older w...

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