Want to reduce risk of stroke, heart disease, infection? Socialize
A study found specific plasma proteins that increase with loneliness and isolation and can lead to strokes, heart attacks and ...
Sniffling, sneezing, coughing: What infectious disease do you have?
With many viruses now on the rise, it can be hard to know which illness you have and how to handle it. A doctor helps you to ...
The rate of HMPV infections in northern China is declining, Chinese health official says
The rate of infections with the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China is declining, a health official said ...
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Bird flu: What local experts say about risk of human-to-human infection
A researcher at Brigham and Women’s Hospital said the bird flu virus needs to be taken seriously so it doesn’t become the ...
‘Rabbit fever’ cases rising in US as CDC warns of zoonotic bacterial disease
Cases of tularemia, also known as “rabbit fever," are on the rise in the U.S., according to a new report from the CDC. The report identifies symptoms and the groups most at risk.
HMPV Virus: How deadly is this virus? China's Center for Disease Control and Prevention sheds light on fatality rate
China's CDC addresses the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak, stating it typically causes common cold symptoms but can ...
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Continuing surveillance of emerging disease threats is vital for public health, national security
Basic public health protections help augment our national security protections,” particularly when it comes to emerging ...
Yes, Illinois is seeing a ‘quademic’ of viruses, and this year’s peak may last longer
While a seasonal uptick in respiratory viruses is expected in winter each year, we’re still seeing higher overall numbers ...
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As prevention strategy for sexually transmitted infections rolls out, experts highlight both promise and knowledge gaps
As health care services begin offering doxycycline to prevent bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs), real-world ...
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The Ulster Farmers’ Union urges vigilance after outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany
The Ulster Farmers’ Union is urging Northern Ireland farmers to be extremely vigilant following an outbreak of Foot and Mouth ...
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Norovirus: How it spreads, treatment and prevention
Outbreaks of norovirus, which causes acute gastroenteritis, leading people to get sick with nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, are ...
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Elucidating the outpatient burden of RSV disease in children
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was first identified as a cause of human infection more than six decades ago, after the virus was isolated from respiratory swabs from two children with outpatient ...