Tag: Health & Medicine
Experimental oral vaccine may prevent invasive bacterial diarrhea
Shigellosis vaccine protects against bacteria becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics Scientists have taken a step toward developing an effective vaccine ...
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In the fight against the Cyclospora parasite
Scientists trying to contain the growing epidemic face unique challenges Severe abdominal pain. Extreme fatigue. Explosive diarrhea. These are just ...
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Support goes a long way toward increasing the effectiveness of birth control
New research challenges the assumption that implants and other long-acting birth control methods are by far the most effective choice. ...
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Even “safe” air pollution levels can affect heart health
Arterial blockages can begin to develop even in people breathing what regulators call clean air Even the relatively clean air ...
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The New World butcher worm has returned to the United States. And now ?
Flesh-eating, hook-mouthed maggots have returned to the United States. As of June 21, 15 cases of the New World butcherworm ...
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A blood test for dementia can tell you if you have more than one type of dementia.
Experimental test could help doctors detect overlapping brain diseases When something goes wrong in the brain of a person with ...
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Why more male than female newborns could receive the crucial vitamin K injection
Vitamin shot, given at birth, reduces risk of dangerous bleeding Female newborns may miss out on potentially life-saving vaccines more ...
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