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Pakistan’s hidden health crisis: Children contract HIV after routine hospital care - timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Pakistan’s hidden health crisis: Children contract HIV after routine hospital care - timesofindia.indiatimes.com

A routine visit to a hospital has turned into a life-changing ordeal for dozens of families in Pakistan, with parents alleging that their children

Men Are Sharing The "Hidden Signs" Of Prostate Cancer They Wish They'd Taken More Seriously - BuzzFeed

Men Are Sharing The "Hidden Signs" Of Prostate Cancer They Wish They'd Taken More Seriously - BuzzFeed

Men over 40: Get. Screened. For. Prostate. Cancer.

Americans are drinking less since the pandemic began, but one group bucks the trend - The Washington Post

Americans are drinking less since the pandemic began, but one group bucks the trend - The Washington Post

Studies previously found alcohol consumption and deaths surged during the pandemic as Americans grappled with stress and isolation.

7 common age-related eye changes you shouldn’t ignore - The Washington Post

7 common age-related eye changes you shouldn’t ignore - The Washington Post

From trouble reading up close to sudden floaters, experts explain what’s normal and what may signal a problem.

Bone density and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know about bone health - CBS News

Bone density and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know about bone health - CBS News

In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.

I Treat Eating Disorders. There’s a Particular Behavior I Keep Seeing Among High-Functioning Women. - Slate Magazine

I Treat Eating Disorders. There’s a Particular Behavior I Keep Seeing Among High-Functioning Women. - Slate Magazine

It can be very destabilizing to experience.

Health experts urge flu vaccine, COVID vaccine as Chicago area respiratory illnesses rise amid back-to-school, start of fall 2026 - ABC7 Chicago

Health experts urge flu vaccine, COVID vaccine as Chicago area respiratory illnesses rise amid back-to-school, start of fall 2026 - ABC7 Chicago

As temperatures cool and children return to school, health experts say respiratory illnesses are beginning to increase across the Chicago area, prompting renewed calls for flu and COVID-19 vaccinations ahead of the fall and winter seasons.

Woman’s brain worm infection confirmed after eggs grow tails in lab test - Ars Technica

Woman’s brain worm infection confirmed after eggs grow tails in lab test - Ars Technica

There is no single definitive test for these worms, but the tail is fairly convincing.

Nearly 1 in 6 Kids on GLP-1s Developed This Problem Within a Year - Gizmodo

Nearly 1 in 6 Kids on GLP-1s Developed This Problem Within a Year - Gizmodo

Many kids who take these drugs aren't given dietary counseling, a recent study suggests.