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Would You Stay at 'Hotel Influenza'?
By Rachael Rettner published
A stay at this hotel comes with a catch: You might get the flu.
How a Prairie-Dog Plague Vaccine Could Protect Ferrets (and Maybe People, Too)
By Nidhi Sharma published
Yes, there's a vaccine for the plague, one of the most notorious diseases known to humanity. But unfortunately, this vaccine isn't for humans — it's for prairie dogs.
Don't Believe the 'Hype': This New Book Separates Health Fact from Fiction
By Jim McLauchlin published
Dr. Nina Shapiro tackles medical misconceptions in her new book, "Hype."
A Cancer 'Vaccine' Cured 97% of Tumors in Mice. What's That Mean for People?
By Rachael Rettner published
A promising new cancer "vaccine" will soon be tested in humans for the first time.
The Flu Shot Is More Effective Than We Thought This Year
By Rachael Rettner published
It's been a bad flu season, but this year's vaccine does offer some protection against the nasty bug.
Conspiracy Theorists Don't Trust Vaccines Either
By Mindy Weisberger published
Was Princess Diana's death an accident? People who feel strongly that it wasn't may be skeptical about vaccines, too.
Did Researchers Just Take a Big Step Toward a Universal Flu Vaccine?
By Brandon Specktor published
A single vaccine seemingly protects against multiple strains of flu.
Why Is Flu Season So Bad This Year?
By Rachael Rettner published
Flu season is off to an early — and severe — start, with rates of hospitalizations and deaths from flu higher than what's typical for this time of year.
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