Thieves take D.C. statue inspired by famed White House dog
The statue, an homage to the celebrated presidential dog Fala and created as a memorial to a beloved teacher, has been stolen ...
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Snapshots: As Butte's St. Patrick's Day parade nears, grand marshal nominations needed
Snapshots are news briefs from Butte and surrounding areas, including items like Mesopust celebration and a brown bag discussion.
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Polio: Prevention and risks
Polio is highly contagious and can spread easily from person to person. The poliovirus causes polio, short for poliomyelitis. The virus can live in your throat and digestive system. It enters the body ...
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Why you should (not) get a dog: The pros and cons of dog ownership
Are dogs really the key to better health and a happier life? In a new study, appearing in Scientific Reports, dog owners were invited to describe the biggest benefits and challenges of dog ownership.
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In the race to eradicate polio
In 1988, more than 300,000 cases of wild polio were reported across 125 countries. By 2023, the numbers had dropped to 12 cases in just two countries: Afghanistan and Pakistan. Yet, in recent months, ...
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9 Tiny Dog Breeds That Stay Small
When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More Who needs big dogs when you can have pint-sized, portable bundles of joy? Tiny dog breeds that stay small are ...
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Morocco To Cull 3 Million Dogs Ahead Of 2030 FIFA World Cup. Here's Why
FIFA has not yet released an official statement on the matter. Morocco, a 2030 FIFA World Cup co-host with Spain and Portugal, has announced plans to cull up to three million stray dogs to enhance ...
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Lagos flags off 2025 polio outbreak response campaign
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, on Saturday flagged off the 2025 Polio Outbreak [FILES] Polio vaccination The Lagos State Government, through the ...
USA Today25d
The iron lung: A life-saving device with an enduring legacy
Their concerns weren’t unfounded. Polio is a debilitating disease that invades the body’s nervous system, and prior to the invention of the polio vaccine, it claimed the lives of hundreds of ...
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As Polio Survivors Watch Kennedy Confirmation, All Eyes Are on McConnell
There are an estimated 300,000 polio survivors in the United States. For some, the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary is reviving their painful memories. By Sheryl Gay ...
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Pakistan's 2024 polio tally hits 73 as virus strikes in Thatta
Another polio case was reported in Pakistan on Thursday by the National Institute of Health (NIH), taking the total number of cases pf 2024 to 73. The newest case was confirmed in Sindh’s ...