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  New Lyme Disease Test Could Deliver Results in 20 Minutes

  An improved test for Lyme disease could provide accurate results within 20 minutes, researchers...

  • Posted August 28, 2024
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  Dr. Anthony Fauci Recovering at Home After Being Hospitalized With West Nile Virus

  Dr. Anthony Fauci, who helped millions of Americans navigate the health challenges of the...

  • Posted August 26, 2024
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  Not Just Cancer: HPV May Hamper Men’s Fertility

  Human papillomavirus (HPV) has largely been seen as a health problem of women, given...

  • Posted August 23, 2024
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  Universal Flu Vaccine Blocks Infection in Mice

  A universal flu vaccine that would protect against all influenza strains — and that...

  • Posted August 22, 2024
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  Scientists Map Genetics of Lyme Disease Bacteria, Aiding Research

  All 23 known species of the bacteria that cause Lyme disease have now been...

  • Posted August 19, 2024
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  Mosquitos: Get Them to Buzz Off

  It’s that time of year when mosquitoes are at their peak, buzzing around barbecues...

  • Posted August 17, 2024
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  Hospital Patients Can Bring ‘Superbugs’ Home

  Patients discharged from a hospital stay are bringing antibiotic-resistant “superbugs” home with them, a...

  • Posted August 9, 2024
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  Ancient Viruses Might Be Spurring Modern-Day Cancers

  Cancer growth can be fueled by flecks of ancient viral DNA lodged into the...

  • Posted July 19, 2024
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  Could OTC Nasal Sprays Ease Colds & Flu and Cut Antibiotic Use?

  Over-the-counter nasal sprays could be a potent weapon against a major public health threat...

  • Posted July 15, 2024
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  Raw Milk Exposure a Real Bird Flu Risk for Humans, but Fast Spread Unlikely

  While exposure to raw cow’s milk infected with the H5N1 avian influenza virus can...

  • Posted July 10, 2024
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