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Brain-infecting parasite found in two LA County residents: What to know about 'racoon roundworm'

Two people in Los Angeles County are sick with a rare parasitic infection known as "raccoon roundworm," according to officials.

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With the use of visual cues, hospital rooms get nearly 70% cleaner

A new study published in the American Journal of Infection Control reports a comparison of hospital room cleanliness using standard disinfectant wipes versus wipes with a color additive that allows users to see which surfaces ...

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Conflict, climate threaten fight against diseases: Fund

Climate change and conflicts are threatening progress in the fight against infectious diseases like AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, a group dedicating to eradicating the illnesses warned on Thursday.

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How to prevent or at least slow developing 'Dead butt syndrome'

Its name might sound funny, but its long-term effects are no laughing matter. "Dead butt syndrome," an affliction that once targeted athletes, is now a major cause of pain and discomfort among people who sit at a desk for ...

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Video: What is the microbiome?

Valhalla Fellow Lindsey Backman explains what the microbiome is and the roles that different members of our microbiomes play in health and disease.

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COVID-19 rates oscillate every six months in the US, new study shows

COVID-19 cases in the U.S. have shown unexpected oscillating waves every six months between the southern states and the northern states and, to a lesser degree, from east to west, according to research published in Scientific ...