New findings suggest that young kids might be best to steer clear of sugar-free slushies.
British and Irish researchers examined the medical records of 21 kids who fell severely ill soon after consuming a slushie with glycerol included.
Glycerol, otherwise called glycerin, is utilized in sugar-free slushies to prevent the formation of solid ice crystals.
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Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Friday, January 31, 2025
Bauchi Govt Launches Task Force to Slash Maternal and Neonatal Death Rates
...approves N872 million as matching funds for health basket initiatives
The government of Bauchi State has established and launched a task force focused on decreasing maternal and neonatal death rates. This effort is aimed at advancing safer pregnancies within the region. By enhancing accessibility and quality of healthcare, especially for pregnant women and infants, this program seeks to achieve...
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Study Reveals Male Feral Pigs as Key Disease "Super Spreaders" in Australia
Sows might serve as the breeding grounds for wild pig populations, yet recent research indicates that boars act as the primary disseminators of diseases.
The study, published in the
the peer-reviewed journal eLife in February
analyzed the movements of 146 wild boars across nine sites...
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Diphtheria Outbreak Death Toll Reaches 1,319: An Urgent Call for Action
Nigeria
There have been a total of 25,812 verified instances of diphtheria among the 42,642 potential cases documented throughout all 36 states, the Federal Capital Territory, and within each of the country’s 350 local government areas.
Nevertheless, the verified cases span 184 Local Government Areas across 26 states.
As of March 9, 2025, the nation has reported 1,319 fatalities.
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