Nurses’ strike is about more than pay – it’s about ensuring good care
BradleyStearn/Shutterstock For the first time its 106-year history, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), the UK’s largest nursing union, has
More than 4 in 5 pregnancy-related deaths are preventable in the US, and mental health is the leading cause
According to the CDC’s latest numbers, 65% of pregancy-related deaths occur in the first year following childbirth. Petri Oeschger/Moment via
Four tips to avoid your office Christmas party turning into a superspreader event
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Still recovering from COVID-19, US public transit tries to get back on track
Ridership on public transit had been declining even before the spread of the virus. Leo Patrizi/E+ via Getty Images U.S.
Six common COVID myths busted by a virologist and a public health expert
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Cannabis is no better than a placebo for treating pain – new research
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Superbugs in the environment rarely transfer to humans – new study
Igor Stramyk/Shutterstock The rapid spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) around the globe represents a crisis on many fronts. Infections that
Hearing loss: headphones and concerts could put young people at risk – here’s how to protect yourself
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RSV FAQ: What is RSV? Who is at risk? When should I seek emergency care for my child?
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World Cup concussion rules may be putting players’ lives at risk
In the eighth minute of their Fifa men’s World Cup match against England, Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand collided face-first with