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New RSV shots tied to rare nervous system disorder — should you worry?
By Stephanie Pappas published
There's been some reports of Guillain-Barré syndrome in older adults who got the vaccines. But health officials still recommend that this population get the shots, in consultation with their doctors.
Seizures, heart rhythm problems and acidic blood seen in 12 people after eating snacks containing mushrooms
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Health officials warn that serious illnesses have been tied to Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars, cones and gummies.
New antivenom invented for black widow spider bites
By Emily Cooke published
A new type of antivenom that contains human antibodies could more safely and effectively treat European black widow spider bites.
2-in-1 shot for flu and COVID shows promise in advanced trial
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The pharmaceutical company Moderna announced promising results from the ongoing trial of its new vaccine, mRNA-1083.
Cobra venom kills by collapsing blood vessels, organ-on-a-chip shows
By Emily Cooke published
A new 3D model of a human blood vessel made in the lab may help accelerate the development of new antivenoms, researchers say.
Lab-made universal blood could revolutionize transfusions. Scientists just got one step closer to making it.
By Rohini Subrahmanyam published
Enzymes produced by gut bacteria can remove long sugar chains in type A and B blood, leading to improved compatibility with type O.
Could cannabis treat cancer someday? Here's what the science says so far
By Emily Cooke published
For decades, cannabis has been studied for its potential antitumor properties, but whether it can actually treat cancer is still unknown.
New UTI vaccine wards off infection for years, early studies suggest
By Sahana Sitaraman published
More than 50% of the patients who used a new mouth-spray-based vaccine didn't have a UTI for up to nine years.
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