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Press Release: Poor water, sanitation, and hygiene in low-income countries may help fuel the emergence of deadly pathogens

New Study of E. coli in Cambodia Finds Genetic Elements Conferring Resistance to Powerful Antibiotics Widely Dispersed in Humans and Animals

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Media Tip Sheet: United Nations General Assembly

The United Nations will host world leaders Tuesday, September 19th to discuss the war in Ukraine

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Facebook's design makes it unable to control misinformation

In a new study, researchers analyze the world’s largest social media platform and its efforts to remove Covid-19 vaccine misinformation during the pandemic

Social Media May Be Used to Combat COVID Vaccine Hesitancy in Nigeria

New study suggests social media may be a useful tool to counter vaccine disinformation in the US and other countries

Tests Find Many Popular Omega 3 Supplements Are Rancid

GW researchers find 45% of fish oil supplements may not be fresh enough to deliver the health benefits consumers are seeking

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Media Tip Sheet: Canada is experiencing its worst wildfire season on record

Canada is experiencing its worst wildfire season on record.

Media Tip Sheet: U.S. Poverty Rate Spiked in 2022

The U.S. Census Bureau released new data this week that showed the U.S. poverty rate increased in 2022.

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Media Tip Sheet: Cracking Down on Short-Term Rentals & Airbnb's in NYC

New York City has begun enforcing strict new regulations on short-term rentals and Airbnb’s in the city and it’s already making an impact.

Media Tip Sheet: Federal Judge in Texas Declares DACA Illegal Again

A federal judge in Texas on Wednesday rejected the Biden administration’s latest effort to save DACA.

HHS ends the federal public health emergency on May 11, 2023

Media Tip Sheet: GW Experts Available: FDA Approves Updated COVID Vaccine to Protect Against Uptick in Cases

The FDA has approved a reformulated COVID vaccine in a move that promises to protect Americans just in time for a possible surge in COVID cases this fall.