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Never-before-seen antibodies can target many flu viruses
By Emily Cooke published
Scientists identified a new class of antibodies in human blood that are able to target multiple strains of influenza A virus in the lab.
Why is pink eye so contagious?
By Anna Gora last updated
The answer to this question depends on two factors: the microbes that cause the infection and the way they spread from person to person.
'No burp' syndrome causes flatulence, 'awkward gurgling'
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A rare condition called "retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction" makes people unable to burp and can lead to troubling symptoms.
'Long flu' is real, and we've likely 'ignored it for a long time'
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Both COVID-19 and the flu can come with a long-term, heightened risk of death, hospital readmission and health issues affecting multiple organ systems.
Deadly Rocky Mountain spotted fever seen in travelers to Mexico
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The CDC issued a health alert about cases of the tick-spread disease Rocky Mountain spotted fever seen among people who recently traveled to or lived in Tecate, Baja California.
What happens in your body during a fever?
By Emily Cooke published
People often experience fevers when they get sick. But what is going on in your body as your temperature spikes?
Rare clotting effect of early COVID shots finally explained — what could that mean for future vaccines?
By Stephanie Pappas published
Scientists have offered a new explanation for why COVID-19 vaccines that contained adenoviruses carried a rare-but-serious risk of blood clotting.
Brain inflammation may drive mood changes in Alzheimer's
By Emily Cooke published
Agitation, anxiety and depression seen in people with Alzheimer's may be driven by brain inflammation, in addition to abnormal proteins.
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