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health conditions
Coverage of health conditions in the Nexus archive.
- As Maui recovers from devastating fires, a study offers vision for new rural health model
Researchers Alika Maunakea and Ruben Juarez are conducting the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study (MauiWES) in Maui, collecting health data from residents to understand long-term effects of wildfire exposure. The study aims to inform strategies for mitigating health risks like cancers and lung diseases linked to fires, as wildfire threats grow globally.
- What is ‘maple syrup urine disease’ — and when can it turn fatal?
Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is a health condition that can cause unusually smelly urine and is potentially life-threatening.