Tag: public health
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Here We Go Again: Pandemic Concerns Lead to New Preventative Treatment Against Bird Flu
By Darcy Harris | ComSciCon-Chicago 2025 The thought of another pandemic is enough to make anyone run into the store to buy the entire supply of toilet paper. However, thanks to early research, we might not have to return to that dark reality. In the last few years, a new virus has made headlines. A…
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Living in a Material World: The Emerging Danger of Small Plastics
There is a threat lurking among us, an invisible threat that has been around us for over one hundred years. You may not see it, but it’s all around you; in the food you eat, the water you drink, the air you breathe and your body itself. The threat? Cold, hard, shiny plastic.
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Skipped Dry January? Here’s Why You Should Try It!
Think back to New Year’s Day. It’s a brand new year, and you’re ready to wipe away the previous one and start with a clean slate. You might have some resolutions for improving yourself. Maybe you feel uncertain about what the new year will bring. Or maybe it’s just another day to you–nothing special. For…
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