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Meningitis B: Symptoms, Vaccines, and Recent Outbreaks
Recent outbreaks of meningitis B among UK college students highlight the importance of vaccination, with new vaccines approved for prevention.
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Papua New Guinea Faces Ongoing Challenges in Childhood Vaccination
In 2023, less than 50% of children in Papua New Guinea received essential vaccinations. Access issues persist, according to recent research findings.
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Siemens Healthineers Expands Brain Biomarker Portfolio With New Assays
Siemens Healthineers launched two automated blood assays for brain biomarkers pTau217 and BDTau on March 19, 2026, for research use.
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Screen Time in Early Childhood Linked to Sleep and Behavior Issues
A study found 49% of U.S. children exceed recommended screen time limits. This correlates with reported sleep and behavior issues, according to data.
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British Tourists Shift Easter Bookings From Dubai to Spain
Searches for Spanish destinations increased by 18% to 25% among British travelers during Easter, according to travel firms.
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Adult ADHD Stimulant Prescriptions Rise Sharply During Pandemic
Stimulant prescriptions for adult ADHD surged nearly 91% in England and doubled in Ontario during the pandemic, according to health data.
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Sleep Duration Linked to Diabetes Risk in Multiple Long-Term Studies
A study describes the association between sleep duration and diabetes risk, according to published data. Optimal sleep is around seven hours nightly.
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Sleep Studies Reveal How Bed Partners Affect Nighttime Rest
Co-sleeping partners wake each other six times a night, with 20% of awakenings occurring simultaneously, according to recent sleep studies.