Health

When is a cough a concern?

Hearing a chorus of coughs is typical at this time of year. An occasional cough is normal and healthy. A cough that persists for several weeks or brings up discolored or bloody mucus may indicate a condition that needs medical ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

AI use in Mozambique jails spawns new hope in TB fight

A program using artificial intelligence to test inmates in a high security Mozambican jail for tuberculosis has spawned hope that the new tech can help eradicate the disease.

Health

Q&A: Pay attention to symptoms for good men's health

My husband recently celebrated his 49th birthday. He is generally healthy, and we follow a Mediterranean diet and exercise together several times a week. But he hasn't been to the doctor in years, as we moved just prior to ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Breathing spreads tuberculosis bacteria, research suggests

Breathing is enough to spread the bacteria that causes tuberculosis, research presented at a major conference on Tuesday shows, potentially forcing the medical community to rethink decades of containment strategy focusing ...

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