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Title: Winter Surge Looms as COVID-19 Resurgence Highlights Vaccination Challenges As summer winds down, the resurgence of COVID-19 cases raises concerns about a potentially more severe surge in the upcoming winter months. A combination of factors, from politicization of vaccines to the fading effectiveness of hybrid immunity, has contributed to the current situation where vaccination rates remain below the threshold …

Title: Imbalance of Fungi in the Gut may Contribute to Excessive Inflammation in Severe COVID-19 Cases, Study Finds In a recent study published in Nature Immunology, researchers have discovered that an imbalance of fungi in the gut could potentially contribute to excessive inflammation in individuals with severe COVID-19 or long COVID. This finding sheds new light on the connection between …

Zebulon Woman’s Advocacy Leaves a Legacy for Metastatic Breast Cancer Research In a tragic loss, Rhonda Howell, a resident of Zebulon, succumbed to the deadliest form of breast cancer. However, her fight against the disease has ignited a movement for more funding and research for metastatic breast cancer. Inspired by Howell’s personal story and her undying spirit, researchers from Duke …

Title: Parents Struggle to Find Pediatric COVID Shots, Adding Hurdles to Child Vaccinations In a time when COVID vaccination efforts are gaining momentum, parents are facing challenges in accessing pediatric versions of the shots for children aged 6 months to 11 years old. Despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation for these shots to be available in …

Title: Personal Account Highlights the Misconceptions and Importance of Regular Mammograms in Breast Cancer Detection Word Count: 350 In a powerful personal testimony, a writer for Dodo Finance shares their unexpected journey with breast cancer, shedding light on the misconceptions surrounding the disease. The author’s initial belief that they were not at risk due to the absence of a family …

Title: Concerns Arise as Raccoon Variant of Rabies Detected in Omaha OMAHA, NE – In an alarming development, a dead kitten in the Omaha metro area has tested positive for a raccoon variant of rabies. The presence of this rarely found variant outside of the Appalachian Region has sparked concerns among local authorities and pet owners alike. While rabies cases …

Dodo Finance: US Postal Service Ships Free COVID-19 Tests Amid Rising Infection Rates The US Postal Service continues to play a vital role in the fight against COVID-19, thanks to a $600 million investment from the White House. With this funding, the Postal Service is still shipping free COVID-19 tests to every household in the United States. Through the USPS …

In a groundbreaking study conducted by Oxford University, digital wearable devices have been shown to be more effective than human clinical observation in tracking the progression of Parkinson’s disease. The study, which tracked over 100 metrics collected by sensors, has the potential to revolutionize the way Parkinson’s is monitored and treated. Traditional methods of monitoring Parkinson’s rely on clinical assessments, …

Title: Public’s Lack of Interest in COVID Booster Doses Reflects Waning Trust in Health Authorities – Dodo Finance Subtitle: Just 2% of the US population receives COVID boosters, indicating a loss of faith in the COVID industrial complex Date: [Insert Date] According to recent data released by the Department of Health and Human Services, only 2% of the US population …

Scientists Create Atlas of Human Brain Cells, Aiding Research on Brain Disorders Scientists have made a groundbreaking achievement in their quest to understand the complex workings of the human brain. They have successfully created an atlas of human brain cells, cataloging over a staggering 170 billion cells. This remarkable atlas provides detailed information about the location, structure, and function of …