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Northern Arizona resident dies from plague
A resident of northern Arizona has died from pneumonic plague, health officials said Friday.
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Olorofim Phase IIb trial shows efficacy in invasive fungal disease for patients with limited treatment options
Researchers from KU Leuven, the University of California Davis Medical Center, the University of Cologne, and over 20 collaborating institutions report that the antifungal olorofim demonstrated efficacy and tolerability in ...
Jul 11, 2025
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Hepatitis C treatment is not reaching some at-risk populations
As the opioid epidemic has worsened in the United States, prevalence of hepatitis C has also increased. Hepatitis C is a bloodborne virus that damages the liver. It is mainly spread through sharing needles or other injection ...
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Early-onset neonatal sepsis linked to childhood epilepsy
Early-onset neonatal sepsis and meningitis are associated with an increased risk for childhood epilepsy, according to a study published online July 7 in JAMA Network Open.
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Smarter flow simulation model for analyzing blood flow in brain aneurysms improves efficiency and accuracy
To simulate blood flow inside brain aneurysms, researchers from Japan have developed a computational method that combines 4D flow MRI, computational fluid dynamics, and data assimilation, which provides greater accuracy and ...
Jul 11, 2025
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US measles case count hits 33-year high—and Texas' outbreak is to blame, suggests vaccine expert
Already in 2025, the United States has reported more measles cases than in any full year since the early '90s, according to federal data. And that record-setting case count has been driven by a massive outbreak that began ...
Jul 11, 2025
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Bird flu found to evolve rapidly, infecting more hosts and finding ways to spread more effectively
Although the avian flu (H5N1) virus may not be making the news as frequently, it is still working hard behind the scenes, attempting to evolve into more and more effective versions. Since the highly pathogenic avian flu was ...
Hypothermia alters glucose metabolism and may reveal mechanisms of metabolic disease
Some mammals are capable of hibernating during periods of low food availability in an effort to conserve energy and survive. While it is easy to understand why species have evolved this survival mechanism, exactly how these ...
Jul 10, 2025
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A key protein helps liver cancer resist heat-based treatment
A new study led by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center may help explain why certain liver tumors return quickly after thermal ablation, a widely used minimally-invasive, image-guided technique ...
Jul 10, 2025
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Lyme disease patients aren't getting proper follow-up care
Most folks diagnosed with Lyme disease aren't getting the follow-up care they need, a new study says.
Jul 10, 2025
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Nontargeted screening approach better for identifying new hep C infection in ED
A nontargeted screening approach in the emergency department is superior to targeted screening for identifying new hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections, according to a study published online July 9 in the JAMA.
Jul 10, 2025
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Can oranges, garlic and echinacea really help avoid the cold and flu?
With the cold and flu season in full swing, many people are looking for ways to stay healthy and avoid getting sick.
Jul 10, 2025
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Experts explain what's behind measles surge and how to stop it
The U.S. is facing its largest measles outbreak in more than 30 years, with at least 1,277 confirmed cases across 36 states and Washington, D.C. Two Virginia Tech experts say the reason why is clear and explain why it's spreading ...
Jul 10, 2025
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Child hospitalized as bird flu cases climb in Cambodia
Cambodia's Ministry of Health recently confirmed the country's twelfth human case of H5N1 avian influenza so far this year. The patient, a five-year-old boy from Kampot province, is currently in intensive care with severe ...
Jul 10, 2025
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South Carolina sees first measles case of 2025, officials say
An Upstate South Carolina resident has the measles, the South Carolina Department of Public Health confirmed on July 9. It is the first case of the disease in the state since September 2024, the agency said.
Jul 10, 2025
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US measles cases surpass 2019 count, while Missouri is latest state with an outbreak
The U.S. is having its worst year for measles spread since 1991, with a total of 1,288 cases nationally and another six months to go. But in Gaines County, Texas, which was once the nation's epicenter for measles activity, ...
Jul 10, 2025
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'Harmless' virus might trigger Parkinson's disease, researchers say
A common virus once thought harmless to humans might be linked to Parkinson's disease, a new study says. The germ, Human Pegivirus (HPgV), was found in half the autopsied brains of patients with Parkinson's, but not in any ...
Jul 9, 2025
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From injury to agony: Scientists discover brain pathway that turns pain into suffering
Pain isn't just a physical sensation—it also carries emotional weight. That distress, anguish, and anxiety can turn a fleeting injury into long-term suffering.
Jul 9, 2025
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Clinical trials reveal promising alternatives to high-toxicity tuberculosis drug
The drugs, sutezolid and delpazolid, have demonstrated strong antimicrobial activity and a notably better safety profile compared to linezolid, with the potential to replace this current cornerstone in the treatment of drug-resistant ...
Jul 9, 2025
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The brain can selectively recognize glucose, offering clues to treat obesity and diabetes
Starting with the question "How does our brain distinguish glucose from the many nutrients absorbed in the gut?" a KAIST research team has demonstrated that the brain can selectively recognize specific nutrients—particularly ...
Jul 9, 2025
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COVID-19 vaccine technology adapted to develop first mRNA defense against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Israel Institute for Biological Research in Ness Ziona have used the platform developed for COVID-19 vaccines to create the world's first mRNA-based vaccine against a deadly, antibiotic-resistant ...
Jul 9, 2025
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Scientists reveal how Epstein-Barr virus protein EBNA-LP rewires DNA to drive cancer
Scientists at The Wistar Institute have discovered how a key protein from the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), EBNA-LP, fundamentally rewires the three-dimensional structure of DNA in infected B cells to promote cancer development.
Jul 9, 2025
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Substances isolated from marine sponges show potential for treating malaria
Brazilian researchers have discovered chemical compounds in marine sponges that have the potential to eliminate the malaria parasite, including strains that are resistant to conventional antimalarial drugs. The research results ...
Jul 9, 2025
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The US is having its worst year for measles in more than three decades
The U.S. is having its worst year for measles spread in more than three decades, and the year is only half over.
Jul 9, 2025
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Exposure to trihalomethanes linked to chronic kidney disease
Exposure to trihalomethanes—especially brominated trihalomethanes—in residential community water supplies (CWS) is associated with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online ...
Jul 9, 2025
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