Despite numerous attempts by Mauritania’s government to destroy slavery, it continues to thrive.
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Day: October 7, 2022
New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan and CNN’s Kate Bolduan discuss the debate around monkeypox messaging and the stigmatization of LGBTQ communities following a report in the New York Times about the spread of the virus.
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Heatstroke: How to recognize the progressive symptoms and stop it
Heat rash, heat exhaustion, heatstroke — the body’s reaction to the heat can be mild to deadly. Here’s how to identify and treat the symptoms of heat sickness and how to prevent it from happening to you and your loved ones.
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NYC monkeypox numbers are 'definitively' not the full picture, health official says
New York City’s monkeypox case numbers don’t show the full picture of how bad the outbreak is, and demand for vaccines in the city is outstripping supply, city Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan said Tuesday.
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Abortion pills are becoming more commonly used but won't be a post-Roe 'panacea'
In light of last month’s Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, much of the Biden administration’s response has been focused on protecting access to medication abortion. But it’s not always the best option.
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CDC signs off on Novavax Covid-19 vaccine for adults
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said Tuesday that she has endorsed the recommendation of the agency’s vaccine advisers to use the Novavax Covid-19 vaccine as a two-dose primary series in adults.
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These are the signs that you're in a toxic work environment
Micromanaging bosses and little-to-no work-life balance are a couple of characteristics of a toxic work environment. Experts share how to handle it and thrive in your career.
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A new tool monitoring the spread of HIV raises privacy concerns
Robert Suttle has seen firsthand the legal risks of having HIV.
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How is monkeypox being treated?
As the monkeypox outbreak continues to grow around the world, many people who have gotten sick with the virus have had mild symptoms and were able to recover without any monkeypox-specific treatment.
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In some states, doctors weigh 'ruinous' litigation against proper care for women who have miscarriages
When Marlena Stell had a miscarriage, she says she begged her doctor for help but instead was forced to walk around for at least two weeks with fetal remains inside her because of strict anti-abortion laws.
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