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As the world faces an upsurge in #cholera, the Global Task Force for Cholera Control appeals to countries and the international community to take concrete action https://t.co/ULnSqTtTIR https://t.co/ICtLGdLo6l

Drinking too much alcohol can be harmful to you and those you love. If you’re concerned you drink too much, this tool can help you check & make a plan to drink less alcohol: https://t.co/LZeDeeKokj https://t.co/DRIXFya5Qe

Within 1 to 4 weeks of being bitten by an infected tick, most people will experience some symptoms of Lyme disease. https://t.co/0ig7zs3rli https://t.co/Ef34vPSyBb

Our HHS Secretary, @SecBecerra, was sworn in two years ago today! In the past two years, the Biden-Harris Administration has made historic achievements and unprecedented investments in the health and well-being of all Americans. Happy anniversary, Mr. Secretary! https://t.co/s2bHZtWCKl

Consuming enough protein is important for building and maintaining muscle and bone strength, but protein powders can contain added sugar and calories. Learn the potential risks here. #HarvardHealth #ProteinPowder https://t.co/hM6d473mid

Unsafe water & inadequate sanitation result in diseases like: ➡️Cholera ➡️Diarrhoea ➡️Dysentery ➡️Typhoid ➡️Polio More info 🔗https://t.co/2qAzzpqafv #WorldWaterDay https://t.co/4GrObhdlUp

#DYK? Antibiotics kill germs that cause infections, but antimicrobial-resistant germs find ways to survive. Once #AntimicrobialResistance emerges, it can spread between people, healthcare facilities, & even countries. Learn more: https://t.co/WXqhxOIdbQ https://t.co/ioNoFq2Tuw

Sugar fuels every cell in the brain -- and your brain sees sugar as a reward, which makes you keep wanting more. If you often eat a lot of sugar, you're reinforcing that reward, which can make it tough to break the habit. Tips to tame your sweet tooth: https://t.co/3uUG4t3tUr https://t.co/iT9I5XR0FJ

Join APHA April 3-9 for National Public Health Week! The week-long celebration will showcase public health, recognize the hard work of health professionals and highlight issues that are important to improving the nation’s health. https://t.co/vJAKBuS9So #NPHW https://t.co/kzpYvPkrO2

At the @SenFinance budget hearing this morning, @SecBecerra shared just some of the ways we’re investing in the mental health of our children – including school-based supports and expanding Medicaid to help more kids. https://t.co/abSUmd6s9e

WHO assesses the risk of #cholera at the global level as very high. 24 countries are currently reporting cases. The recent outbreaks are more numerous, widespread and deadly than in previous years https://t.co/ozkyhdain0 https://t.co/LnNun0o5zt

An injection that relieves low back pain by helping damaged spinal discs regenerate appears to have sustained benefits, new clinical trial data show. https://t.co/U0bC3cYzEu https://t.co/gBJw8kdHss

It’s easy, free, and fast to get up to date on your COVID vaccines. Restore your protection against COVID’s worst outcomes by getting your updated vaccine. Find updated vaccines at https://t.co/jDq2UIHFmT. #WeCanDoThis https://t.co/cLkVx4ejk8

Palm dates often are used to break the daily fast during the Muslim month of #Ramadan. Full of fiber and nutrients, they're a good snack to consider for other times as well. https://t.co/LyKkHY2Nsx

Health monitoring devices are widely available to consumers. But the accuracy of these devices varies—and, in some instances, skin tone may make a difference. #HarvardHealth https://t.co/6NLhFNMRMr