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A study in Turkey found that people with lower health literacy were more likely to rely on unverified health news from social media and to visit the emergency department because of long waits for regular doctor appointments. This highlights a critical need for public education on how to find reliable health information and navigate the healthcare system to reduce unnecessary emergency room visits.
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Researchers detected genetic material from the highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus in cow semen in California in 2024. This discovery raises new concerns about potential transmission routes for the virus, which could have significant implications for animal and public health surveillance.
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A commentary in The Lancet points out that despite severe acute malnutrition affecting millions of children and causing high death rates, there is still a lack of solid evidence on how to best treat diarrhea and dehydration in these children. This underscores a major, ongoing gap in global child health that requires urgent research and action.
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