Coronavirus
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Dozens of ancient viruses are 'switched on' in healthy cells throughout our bodiesSnippets of ancient viruses are embedded in the human genome and active in many healthy tissues.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Lab-made COVID-19 hybrid sparks controversyThe hybrid consists of the omicron variant's spike protein attached to the original virus
By Ben Turner Published
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Flu on the rise in the US as season kicks off earlyStates across the U.S. are reporting rising rates of influenza-like illness, hinting that flu season is starting early this year.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Is monkeypox going to spread in children?Kids can get monkeypox, but the risk is low. Should parents worry about monkeypox spreading in schools, and will children need a monkeypox vaccine?
By Stephanie Pappas Last updated
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The coronavirus infects fat cells, study showsResearch shows that SARS-CoV-2 infects fat cells and certain immune cells in fat.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Polio is spreading in the US for the 1st time in decades. Do you need a booster?Who should get a polio booster?
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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1st confirmed monkeypox fatality reported in the USAn L.A. County resident has died of monkeypox.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Should you get the new COVID-19 booster shot? Here's everything you need to know.The updated COVID-19 boosters guard against omicron subvariants.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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China approves world-first inhaled COVID-19 vaccineThe needle-free vaccine is the first of over 100 oral or nasal vaccines currently in development around the world
By Ben Turner Published
