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A third round of door-to-door vaccination started this week in #Malawi 🇲🇼, with the aim of protecting almost 4 million children under 5 years old from #polio. Nurses like Mercy Uledi, a WHO-trained vaccinator, take part not only by carrying out the vaccinations but also by quickly addressing misinformation to help ensure adherence to the campaign. Swipe to see Mercy in action! 📸 WHO / Marta Villa Monge

What are some foods that you ALWAYS keep stocked in your kitchen? Since many popular healthy foods are highly perishable and must be used within a few days, many home cooks burn through their food quickly. (Sound familiar? 👋)⁠ ⁠ Visit our link in bio to learn how you can keep a number of healthy, long-lasting staples in your pantry, freezer, and fridge and use them to make nutrient-dense meals and snacks — even when you’re out of your typical go-to foods. #healthline #EatingAcrossAmerica

📌 WHO names #monkeypox variants as Clades I, IIa & IIb. Experts in pox virology, evolutionary biology & representatives of research institutes from across the globe reviewed the phylogeny & nomenclature of known & new monkeypox virus variants or clades https://t.co/2KVxkVqxCr https://t.co/Y1gqVkRhKX

Anxiety that stretches over days, months, or years can take a serious toll on your immune system, making it harder for you to fight the flu, shingles, and other viruses. https://t.co/9wUVPDKzYv https://t.co/1HNu96iTPg

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People with #longCOVID have increased antibody responses to other non-COVID viruses, like Epstein-Barr Virus, researchers found in a preprint. https://t.co/HsGJ9WY1yk

We all have moments when we need a little extra hope, and if you're looking for a tool to help you find it, consider adding amazonite to your crystal collection. It's long been known as the "Stone of Hope," and for good reason—here's what to know. ✨ https://t.co/8CatiWCZ4I

Blood is about half water -- so you need to stay hydrated to keep it moving. Aim for 8 glasses of water a day. You’ll need to drink more if you exercise or if it’s hot outside. https://t.co/4Ih29rqBIN https://t.co/rLDnlsNKaR

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Several pharmacologic interventions for #insomnia disorder appear to be more effective than others: https://t.co/PoPGkU1a6x

Experts weigh in on some foods that may be preventing you from getting a good night's sleep. https://t.co/NZAwMKOcE9

Federal health officials relaxed guidance for quarantining and testing to screen for Covid-19 in settings including schools, reflecting higher protection from vaccines, treatments and prior infection https://t.co/LlVg4NHVlb

When something injures or puts pressure on the sciatic nerve, it can cause pain in the lower back that spreads to the hip, buttocks, and leg. Up to 90% of people recover from sciatica without surgery. Learn more: https://t.co/RFRbA0Mdq0 https://t.co/RyVgfVake6

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A 46-year-old woman has a 4-day history of progressive generalized weakness, increasing shortness of breath, and leg swelling. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? https://t.co/TWPUK6nTeM