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Spread of flesh-eating bacteria causes frenzy in Japan: Here’s all about STSS, the deadly disease that can kill in 2 days
Japan is experiencing an increase in cases of a rare and deadly disease caused by flesh-eating bact…
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Toxic shock syndrome is extremely rare - Here's what symptoms to look out for if you think you have it
Toxic shock syndrome is a rare and often fatal disease. Symptoms manifest quickly (within two to f…
Carla Delgado,Jason McKnight
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Why you shouldn't keep a tampon in for longer than 8 hours — and what to know if you do
Keeping a tampon in for more than 8 hours can increase your risk of conditions like Toxic Shock Syn…
Madeline Kennedy,Jason R. McKnight
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3 NY children die from syndrome possibly linked to COVID-19
The buses are not for transportation, "but may serve as a place for individuals to escape the eleme…
PTI
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The most common coronavirus symptoms in children — and how to know if they have a rare post-virus inflammatory syndrome
Children seem to be less vulnerable to the disease than older populations, but some are experiencin…
Anna Medaris Miller
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A sudden spike in cases of a rare infection often linked to flesh-eating bacteria is happening in Japan
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is rare but deadly. Since there is no vaccine, health exp…
Julia Naftulin
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'The Iron Claw' leaves out one of the Von Erich brothers — here's why Chris isn't in the movie
Sean Durkin's "The Iron Claw" chronicles the Von Erich family's wrestling history and their tragedi…
Olivia Singh
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Strep A is surging in the UK and has already killed at least 19 children. Here's why it's taken so long to make a vaccine against this deadly pathogen.
Some researchers are working on a strep-A vaccine, but it will be a long time before one is availab…
Sarah Braner
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I'm a wildlife photographer — here's how I manage my period when out in nature for months at a time.
Managing your period at work is tougher when your job is wildlife photography. Erin Ranney says her…
Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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People are mad that the first study to use blood to test how absorbent period products are was only published last month
Water or saline was used previously, sparking anger online about our poor understanding of the repr…
Kim Schewitz
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How to recognize a staph infection and when to get medical attention
Staph infections can affect any part of the body and range from mild to serious. Learn the signs of…
Adam Barnes,Jason McKnight
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Gwyneth Paltrow defends selling vaginal 'Yoni eggs,' saying they're not dangerous
Gynecologists say using jade eggs could cause vaginal infections, pain during sex, and toxic shock …
Julia Naftulin
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The pros and cons of tampons vs. pads and how to decide which is better for your period
The choice between tampons and pads can be difficult at first, so here's what you need to know abou…
Toketemu Ohwovoriole,Irena Cabrera
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TikTokers say titanium dioxide in organic tampons led to severe side effects. Here's what to know about the chemical compound.
Some TikTok videos suggest people should be cautious of organic tampons containing titanium dioxide…
Anna Medaris
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5-year-old dies of "mysterious disease" and coronavirus complications in New York
While the "full spectrum of disease is not yet known," the department said patients with this synd…
PTI
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A guide to picking the right tampon size for your period
There are tampons available in sizes from light to ultra-heavy, but you should always choose the lo…
Madeline Kennedy,Lauren Demosthenes
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This period product company says it has developed the first flushable tampon wrapper
UK-based Daye wants to tackle period waste problems by creating sustainable products made from hemp…
Jyoti Mann
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Three children in NY die from rare inflammatory illness linked to COVID
New York State Department of Health Commissioner Howard Zucker said with each passing day "we're l…
PTI
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5-year-old boy dies from rare inflammatory illness linked to COVID-19 in US
Though most children who get COVID-19 experience only mild symptoms, in the UK, a possible link has…
PTI
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Period underwear is a reliable and reusable alternative to pads and tampons — here's how it works
Period underwear can be a more simple, sustainable option for menstrual hygiene because it uses fab…