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This Day in History - December 23: Diphtheria outbreak in Central City

December 23, 1882 - A diphtheria outbreak swept through many homes in Central City during the winter of 1882-1883, resulting in the deaths of several children. Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection that typically affects the nose and throat. While …

This Day in History - December 23: Diphtheria outbreak in Central City

US NBC News As tetanus vaccination rates decline, doctors worry about rising case numbers

Every doctor wants to see a smile on a patient’s face, but there is one that no doctor ever wants to see: risus sardonicus, sometimes known as the sardonic grin or the devil’s smile, the cruel mark of a tetanus infection. After decades of success against …

Annie Ernaux’s The Other Girl is a haunting reflection on the loss of a sister she never knew

Following an untimely death in a family, our thoughts usually turn to those who are left behind, which ­Annie ­Ernaux addresses in this spare but emotionally wrought ­memoir. She writes matter-of-factly on the death of her sister at the age of six from …

People don’t have the right to infect others

By Lethbridge Herald on December 24, 2025. Ken Moore For The Herald In Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith and her followers always talk about independence, community spirit, and straight talk. Personal liberty seems particularly important to those who are the …

Trump, FDA Make Misleading International Vaccine Schedule Comparisons

Echoing a longstanding anti-vaccine trope, President Donald Trump falsely claimed that the American vaccine schedule “long required” babies to get “far more” vaccines than are given in “any other” country, and he directed health officials to better “align” …

Harris County sees rise in whooping cough cases as doctors urge importance of vaccination

AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell A box containing doses of a tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine is displayed at a CVS pharmacy, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Harris County’s health department recently …

For years, Mary Elizabeth Goff Robinson anonymously gave to the Danville community

Meg shares the joy at the dedication of the stained glass window she commisioned for the Danville Congregational Church, dedicated to mother, Eva Goff Crane, in 1988. Meg with her Danville friends, Gloria Morse and Janet Wakefield. The miniature schnauser …

Arthur Kistenbroker, early village president with fans and foes

In the Nov. 19, 1926 edition of the Forest Park Review, there is a short biography of Arthur Kistenbroker IV, one of the early presidents of the village of Harlem (now Forest Park).  There was a lot to say about this gentleman (1857-1935) who contended …

Improving Surgical Safety in Somalia a Closed-Loop Audit Study of WHO Surgical Safety Checklist Adherence

Introduction Ensuring safety in surgical care is a vital part of healthcare quality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where systemic issues often increase the risk of negative outcomes.1 Surgical safety remains a top global health …

Fighting Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and Reducing Epidemic Risks: PAHO/WHO Supports the MSPP in Protecting Displaced ...

Port-au-Prince, Haïti, 22 December 2025, (PAHO) — The security and humanitarian crisis that has persisted for several years continues to disrupt the lives of thousands of families in Haiti. Armed violence and ongoing insecurity have forced entire …

Whooping Cough Cases Are Rising Again in the U.S.

The highly preventable illness known as whooping cough is spreading across the United States at some of the highest levels seen in the past decade, with young infants facing the greatest risk. More than 27,000 cases of whooping cough (also known as …

Vaccines to keep you safe this holiday season

Vaccines Experts Recommend Before Holiday Travel and Gatherings Public health experts warn that this holiday season is shaping up to be especially challenging, with Covid-19, flu, and RSV all rising nationwide. As travel and indoor gatherings increase, …

Sudan’s Darfur grapples with severe measles outbreak amid ongoing violence 

Displaced Sudanese families in the war-torn Darfur region are grappling with a dangerous measles outbreak that is spreading rapidly, a Doctors Without Borders (MSF) official warns. Dr Ali Almohammed, an MSF emergency health manager, told Al Jazeera on …

2026 Budget Appropriation Bill, Abuja Accord, and the Future of Nigeria’s Health Sector -By Ali Tijjani Hassan

On the 19th of December, 2025, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmad Tinubu, GCFR, exercised his essential constitutional obligation by presenting the 2026 budget …

Babies die of whooping cough in several states; third-trimester vaccines could protect them

Sign up for TPR Today, Texas Public Radio's newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning. In China, it's called the 100-day cough. In the United States, it's whooping cough, a nod to the gasping sound babies and young …

Eight Roads-backed PlasmaGen Biosciences raises Rs 150 crore at Rs 1,500 crore valuation

PlasmaGen Biosciences has raised Rs 150 crore led by ViNS Bioproducts, with participation from high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), family offices, pharma entrepreneurs, and existing investors. The Bengaluru-based startup that’s backed by Eight Road Ventures …

CDC-funded study in Guinea-Bissau exposes criminal character of Kennedy’s vaccine agenda

The recent award of a $1.6 million unsolicited, single-source grant to the Bandim Health Project for a clinical trial in the impoverished West African country of Guinea-Bissau marks a significant shift in federal research priorities, directing US public …

Javed Akhtar Compares PM Modi to God, Calls Him 'Better,' Video Goes Viral [WATCH]

Javed Akhtar sparked widespread debate after comparing Prime Minister Modi to God, calling him “better.” The remark came during a viral discussion on God’s existence and global tragedies like Gaza. Screenwriter, lyricist, poet, and political activist Javed …

OmniMD Achieves HTI-1 Certification Alignment, Advancing Interoperability and Data Access in U.S. Healthcare

OmniMD aligns its EHR with ONC’s HTI-1 final rule, supporting USCDI v3, FHIR-based APIs, and standards-driven health data access. HAWTHORNE, NY, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OmniMD, a U.S.-based healthcare information …

Mental Health Trends for 2026: Experts See Shift Toward Faster, Self-Directed Solutions Like Hypnosis

PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the United States approaches 2026, mental health professionals are observing a significant shift in how individuals seek emotional and psychological support. Rising levels of …

Eleganzo Inc Signs Strategic Distribution Deal with Kenmark Eyewear for Iconic Brands

Eleganzo partners with Kenmark Eyewear for authorized, no-minimum B2B access to Vera Wang, Original Penguin & Dana Buchman, ensuring 100% brand authenticity. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eleganzo Inc, …

Trends and Analysis of the Cell Banking Outsourcing Market by Application, Industry, Region, and Forecasts through 2029

The Business Research Company’s Cell Banking Outsourcing Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The cell banking outsourcing market …

In-Depth Analysis of the Cell Therapy Human Raw Materials Market: Key Opportunities and Challenges

The Business Research Company’s Cell Therapy Human Raw Materials Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The cell therapy human raw …

Cellulose Gel Industry Report 2025: Major Trends, Influencing Factors, and Future Outlook

The Business Research Company’s Cellulose Gel Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The cellulose gel market has been witnessing …

The Cholinergic Drugs Market is Projected to Grow to $9.3 Billion by 2029

The Business Research Company’s Cholinergic Drugs Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The cholinergic drugs market is steadily …

The Compound Camphor Ointment Market is projected to achieve a valuation of US $3.23 billion by 2029.

The Business Research Company’s Compound Camphor Ointment Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Understanding the dynamics of the …

The Concierge Medicine Market is Projected to Reach $33.49 Billion by 2029, Growing at a 10.3% CAGR

The Business Research Company’s Concierge Medicine Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The concierge medicine market is rapidly …

Frontline Source Group Announces Landmark Military Dental Transition Programs

Frontline Source Group Announces Landmark Military Dental Transition Programs to Bridge the Professional Gap Between Service and Private Practice DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Frontline Source Group, a …

ApsTron Science Unveils Next-Generation Physiological Sensor Platform for Scalable Wearable Health Applications

ApsTron Science releases its next-generation physiological sensors, aimed at addressing growing global demand for continuous, data-driven health monitoring WOBURN, MA, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ApsTron Science has …

Brown, LLC Helps Secure $41.5 Million Texas False Claims Act Whistleblower Medicaid Settlement

TX, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brown, LLC, a nationally recognized whistleblower and Medicaid and Medicare fraud law firm, announces a $41.5 million settlement with Pfizer Inc. and Tris Pharma, Inc. resolving claims brought …

USEReady Advances Agentic Automation and Enterprise Modernization Vision with New Digital Experience

Brings together modernization engineering, data-for-AI readiness, and agentic automation to help organizations achieve intelligent and autonomous operations NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- USEReady, a leading …

Vosita Makes Finding a Primary Care Doctor Easier with Same-Week and Virtual Appointments

Vosita's platform helps patients find in-network primary care doctors with same-week and virtual appointment options, eliminating long wait times. PARAMUS, NJ, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vosita, a digital …

2026 Analysis Shows Hair Transplant Costs in Turkey Remain Up to 80% Lower Than Western Markets

NY, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As global demand for hair restoration continues to grow, new 2026 international cost comparisons indicate that hair transplant cost in Turkey remains significantly lower than those in …

24-Hour Care Now Available at Golden Heart Senior Care for Alzheimer’s Patients

Golden Heart Senior Care, a trusted provider of senior care services. SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Golden Heart Senior Care, a trusted provider of senior care services, today announced that it now offers …

TaskOPad Upgrades Platform With Powerful Automated Task Management

Boost operational control with advanced automation, tracking, and workflow intelligence for consistent task and project execution across teams. AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, INDIA, GUJARAT, INDIA, December 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TaskOPad, a …

Ampli5 Dental Unveils AI Platform to Improve Engagement and Practice Growth

Ampli5 Dental launches AI-powered marketing solutions helping dental clinics boost patient engagement, increase treatment acceptance, and drive growth. LONDON, OXFORD, UNITED KINGDOM, December 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ampli5 Dental, a …

Historic Apiary Announces Ongoing Initiatives to Support Sustainable Beekeeping Practices

Hunter’s Honey Farm advances sustainable beekeeping through education, guided tours and minimal-processing methods that promote pollinator health & stewardship. IN, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hunter’s Honey Farm, …

M2MMA Inc. Appoints Dr. Michael Schwartz to Advisory Board, Advancing Medical Governance and AI-Driven Athlete Safety

M2MMA Inc. has appointed Dr. Michael Schwartz to its Advisory Board, strengthening their mission to elevate global safety standards in combat sports M2MMA Inc. (OTCBB:RLABD) DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, December 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …