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'Parrot fever' outbreak in 5 European countries kills 5 people
By Emily Cooke published
Most people involved in the current parrot fever outbreak developed the disease after being exposed to infected wild or pet birds, the WHO said.
A branch of the flu family tree has died and won't be included in future US vaccines
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Advisers to the FDA say a type of flu virus known as the "Yamagata lineage" can be dropped from next year's vaccines.
Scientists reveal rare antibodies that target 'dark side' of flu virus
By Nicoletta Lanese published
An underexplored part of the flu viruses — the "dark side" of a specific protein — is likely a good target for universal flu vaccines.
Alzheimer's may be caused by immune cells thinking brain cells are bacteria, expert says
By Donald Weaver published
A new theory of Alzheimer's disease reassesses the role of beta-amyloid in the brain.
Scientists release genetically modified mosquitoes to fight dengue in Brazil
By Emily Cooke published
Genetically modified mosquitoes are being released in Brazil to reduce the spread of the viral infection dengue fever.
Pain can linger even after a UTI is gone — haywire nerve growth may explain it
By Emily Cooke published
A new study in mice and human tissue samples suggests that UTI symptoms may persist after the infection has been treated due to an overgrowth of neurons in the bladder.
Teens use HIV prevention meds way more if they get these simple interventions
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A clinical trial tested strategies for boosting teens' and young adults' use of HIV-prevention drugs called PrEP.
'It took the rug right out from under my life': Milestone ME/CFS study begins to explain disease, but will it lead to treatments?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
An NIH study many years in the making starts to unravel the biology of a misunderstood disease called ME/CFS.
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