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WHO Warns About Worsening Health Conditions in Ukraine
The World Health Organization warned that the health conditions of those living in Ukraine are declining due to the country’s ongoing conflict with Russian-backed forces. The international health agency noted that the violent clashes between the two opposing forces have prevented people from acqui… 
Giant Pandas Died of Distemper Virus, China Struggling to Control Deadly Disease
A contagious disease affecting giant pandas at a wildlife center in China has killed two more animals. Veterinarians at the Shaanxi Rare Wildlife Rescue and Research Center in Xi’an are worried that the disease might spread to other pandas residing in the facility. Girl Who was Shaken by Her Father 15 Years Ago Dies Due to Brain Damage
Baylee Rose Duggins, a teen from Tacoma, Washington, died on Sunday 15 years after she suffered brain damages as a result of being shaken by her biological father. At that time, Duggins was only three months old when she was abused by Christopher Schwanz, her mother’s then-fiancé. 
Avian Flu Outbreak Feared. Taiwan Kills 160,000 Birds
Taiwan’s ongoing battle with avian flu has led to the slaughter of around 160,000 birds. This figure is expected to increase as Taiwan’s Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine reported on Tuesday that 47 more farms may have been infected by the disease. 
Top Fast Food Chains Remove Soda from Kids’ Meals
Wendy’s has joined other top fast food chains in the U.S. such as McDonald’s and Subway in pulling out its soda beverages in the menu for children, Consumerist reported. The move is in response to calls from various parenting and health organizations urging fast food chains to adopt healthier … 
Lunch After Recess Prompts Kids to Eat More Vegetables
Moving the schedule of recess and lunch in elementary schools can prompt students to eat more servings of fruits and vegetables, a new study claims. According to a report by researchers from Cornell University and Brigham Young University, moving recess before lunch is a more effective way in making… 
Lack of Exercise Deadlier Than Obesity
A new study conducted by medical researchers revealed that the lack of mobility or physical exercise can be more detrimental to a person’s health than being overweight or obese. According to the researchers, physical inactivity can increase the risk of an early death. 
Naps Improve Babies’ Memories, Learning Abilities
Researchers from Germany’s University of Sheffield and Ruhr University discovered how naps boost the cognitive abilities of babies. Based on the study, toddlers who take naps have better chances of learning new things than those who don’t. 
New York City Health Department Confirms Co-Op City Towers Contaminated with Legionnaires Disease Bacteria
The New York City Health Department confirmed on Tuesday that the Co-Op City residential complex in Bronx has been contaminated by the bacteria that cause Legionnaire’s Disease. According to health officials, traces of legionella bacteria were discovered in the buildings’ towers used to cool the… South African Man Wakes Up from Coma After 12 Years; Says He was Aware of Everything
Martin Pistorius of South Africa was able to wake up after being in a coma for 12 years. Pistorius said that even though he was in a vegetative state and people thought he was unconscious, he was fully aware of what was going on around him at that time. 
Medical Experts Warn About Taking Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attacks, Stroke
Medical researchers are worried about the increasing number of people who turn to aspirin to prevent suffering from strokes and heart attacks. Although aspirin is commonly used to fight cardiovascular diseases, medical experts warned that some people are taking it inappropriately. Ebola Survivor Dr. Rick Sacra to Return to Liberia
Rick Sacra, the doctor who was once infected with the deadly Ebola virus while working in Liberia, will return to West Africa to continue helping those who contracted the disease. Sacra, a physician from the University of Massachusetts, got infected with the disease in September of last year while t… 
Investigators Looking into Drug-Laced Bread that Sickened Dozens in Southern California
Law enforcers in Southern California announced on Friday that they are currently investigating a local bakeshop for selling baked products that contained synthetic drugs. According to authorities, more than 40 individuals in Orange County felt sick after eating the Three Kings cake bought at Santa A… 
CDC Admits Vaccine is Ineffective Against Current Severe Flu Season
Atlanta’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) disclosed that its latest vaccine is not totally effective against combating this season’s flu strain. The news comes after the health agency reported through a press release on Friday that the influenza virus continues to spread across … 
Doctors Warn Ultrasound Should Only be Used for Medical Purposes, Not for Keepsake Photos
Medical experts warned that mothers should not use ultrasound technology just to know the gender of their babies or to have souvenir photos while they’re still inside the womb. According to officials from Chicago’s Loyola University Health System, ultrasound should only be used for medical purpo…
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