Who is Dr. Jay Bhattacharya? Trump’s pick to lead the NIH faces Senate confirmation hearing  

Who is Dr. Jay Bhattacharya? Trump’s pick to lead the NIH faces Senate confirmation hearing  

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who opposed Covid lockdowns, is set to appear at a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday for his nomination by President Donald Trump to lead the National Institutes of Health.  NBC News Health ​Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who opposed Covid lockdowns, is set to appear at a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday for his nomination…

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¿Heces humana, de aves o de perros? Científicos analizan excrementos para ayudar al río olvidado de Washington D.C.

¿Heces humana, de aves o de perros? Científicos analizan excrementos para ayudar al río olvidado de Washington D.C.

Debido a los riesgos para la salud, no se puede nadar en el Anacostia desde hace más de medio siglo. El agua contaminada puede causar enfermedades gastrointestinales y respiratorias, así como infecciones oculares, nasales y cutáneas. Noticias En Español, Public Health, District Of Columbia, Environmental Health KFF Health News ​ En un luminoso día de octubre, estudiantes…

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Para enfrentar la escasez, estados buscan facilitar que médicos extranjeros ejerzan en el país

Para enfrentar la escasez, estados buscan facilitar que médicos extranjeros ejerzan en el país

Alrededor del 26% de los médicos que ejercen en el país nacieron en otro lugar, según el Instituto de Política Migratoria. Necesitan visas para vivir en Estados Unidos, además de licencias estatales para ejercer la medicina. Health Industry, Noticias En Español, Rural Health, States, Arizona, Doctors, Florida, Idaho, Immigrants, Iowa, Latinos, Legislation, Louisiana, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin KFF…

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Measles outbreak in Texas leaves doctors concerned about federal government’s response

Some doctors are expressing growing concerns about the federal government’s response to the Texas measles outbreak.  NBC News’ Erika Edwards details what we know about the latest case and what health officials are doing to try and protect the public.   NBC News Health ​Some doctors are expressing growing concerns about the federal government’s response to the…

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Cyclone Alfred LIVE updates: BoM confirm storm to hit south-east Queensland | Chance Alfred could become category 3 | More sandbag sites open in Brisbane

Cyclone Alfred LIVE updates: BoM confirm storm to hit south-east Queensland | Chance Alfred could become category 3 | More sandbag sites open in Brisbane

For the first time in three decades, Brisbane is battening down for the arrival of a tropical cyclone. Follow us here for breaking news and advice throughout the day. For the first time in three decades, Brisbane is battening down for the arrival of a tropical cyclone. Follow us here for breaking news and advice throughout…

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​RFK Jr.’s calls vaccination a ‘personal choice’ amidst Texas measles outbreak, raises concern with focus on vitamin A

​RFK Jr.’s calls vaccination a ‘personal choice’ amidst Texas measles outbreak, raises concern with focus on vitamin A

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. highlighted the importance of vaccinations while also emphasizing parental choice amid a measles outbreak in Texas. Kennedy’s endorsement of vitamins and diet as defenses against infectious diseases has sparked concerns, particularly as most infected individuals were unvaccinated, leading to one death and 158 cases. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. highlighted the importance of…

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