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Prenatal organophosphate pesticide exposure not linked to autism traits

Prenatal organophosphate pesticide (OP) exposure is not associated with autism-related traits in childhood, according to a study published online Aug. 24 in JAMA Pediatrics.

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Rwanda: Who Declares Five African Countries Polio-Free

[New Times] Five African countries have stopped the spread of poliovirus type 2, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said.

  • WHO declares Burundi, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, DRC, and Uganda polio-free
  • Independent assessments conducted between Jan and June 2026
  • Vaccination and surveillance key strategies to contain virus

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