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Michigan flu cases surge; some kids on ventilators, health officials say
Flu cases are surging in Michigan, state health experts say, as the flu season has hit harder and earlier than it typically does, according to several local health systems.
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Most COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy linked to concerns that can be overcome, study suggests
Most COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is rooted in concerns that can be addressed and effectively reduced over time, according to a new study following more than 1.1 million people in England between January 2021 and March 2022 ...
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Clinical trial in Ethiopia targets the trachoma scourge
Trachoma is the leading cause of infectious blindness in the world, with Ethiopia the most impacted country in Africa. In a clinical trial of more than 2,400 individuals, researchers led by Dr. John Kempen of Mass Eye and ...
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Researchers uncover how E. coli bacteria sneak into the prostate
A research team at the University of Würzburg has, for the first time, uncovered how E. coli bacteria sneak into the prostate. The study opens the door to potential new treatments for bacterial prostatitis.
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Gut bacteria protect mice with influenza A from bacterial pneumonia, study finds
Select gut bacteria protect mice against post-influenza virus secondary bacterial pneumonia, according to a study published by researchers in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.
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Investigating HIV's hidden immune evasion strategy
A Northwestern Medicine study published in Nature Communications has revealed how HIV can protect infected cells by altering the sugars on their surface, hindering the host immune system and avoiding detection.
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How to prevent and fight norovirus
Nearly half a million Americans visit the emergency room (ER) each year with a fast-spreading stomach bug called norovirus.
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Overcoming obstacles to HIV prevention
Though an antiretroviral medication called PrEP provides near-perfect protection against HIV, patients must often surmount hurdles to obtain it.
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'Shared decision-making' for childhood vaccines sounds empowering, but it may mean less access for families
When federal health officials announced on Jan. 5, 2026, that they were taking six out of 17 vaccines off the childhood immunization schedule, they argued that the move would give parents and caregivers more choice.
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What do the new US vaccine recommendations mean for parents and children?
On January 5, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cut the number of recommended childhood vaccines from 17 to 11. The curtailment drew sharp criticism from the nation's leading pediatric medical organizations ...
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South Carolina measles outbreak grows by nearly 100, spreads to North Carolina and Ohio
South Carolina's measles outbreak exploded into one of the worst in the U.S., with state health officials confirming 99 new cases in the past three days.
Jan 10, 2026
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Some flu measures decline, but it's not clear this severe season has peaked
U.S. flu infections showed signs of a slight decline last week, but health officials say it is not clear that this severe flu season has peaked.
Jan 10, 2026
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SARS-CoV-2 is on the decline in animals, researchers find
During the first few years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the virus SARS-CoV-2 was detected in an increasing number of non-human animal species. This included many wild animal species as well as domestic animals such as dogs and ...
Jan 9, 2026
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TB harnesses part of immune defense system to cause infection, study finds
Scientists have made a discovery that helps explain why humans and animals are so susceptible to contracting tuberculosis (TB)—and it involves the bacteria harnessing part of the immune system meant to protect against infection.
Jan 9, 2026
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Study finds higher hantavirus risk in drier, underdeveloped areas
In a recent study of the contiguous United States, Los Alamos National Laboratory researchers found that the risk of disease from hantavirus is higher in drier, underdeveloped geographic areas with more socioeconomic vulnerability ...
Jan 9, 2026
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Maternal flu and Tdap shots may lower rates of infant hospitalization, ED visits
Maternal influenza and tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccinations are associated with a lower risk for influenza- and pertussis-related hospitalization or emergency department (ED) visits in infants younger ...
Jan 9, 2026
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Flu surge hits Kansas City as hospitalizations climb: It hasn't yet peaked, doctors warn
Flu cases are surging in Kansas City and more people are hospitalized with the virus this year, mirroring a nationwide uptick, medical staff at the University of Kansas Medical Center said Thursday.
Jan 9, 2026
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Tamales sold in California and Nevada recalled over Listeria risk
Primavera Nueva Inc. is recalling specific lots of its 4-count tamales after learning they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness.
Jan 9, 2026
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Common blood protein protects patients from lethal 'black fungus' infection, new study finds
Albumin is the most common protein in the blood, a vital molecule produced by the liver that helps maintain fluid balance and transports proteins and hormones. It also plays a key role in fighting off a lethal disease called ...
Auto-brewery syndrome: What causes some people's gut microbes to produce high alcohol levels?
Researchers at University of California San Diego, Mass General Brigham, and their colleagues have identified specific gut bacteria and metabolic pathways that drive alcohol production in patients with auto-brewery syndrome ...
Jan 8, 2026
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Controlled hotel study finds zero flu transmission between sick students and healthy adults
This year's flu season is turning out to be brutal. As a new variant known as subclade K spreads rapidly, a study out today offers clues as to how to avoid the annual sickness.
Jan 8, 2026
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A high-protein diet can defeat cholera infection, according to study
Cholera, a severe bacterial infection that causes diarrhea and kills if untreated, can be defeated with a diet high in protein, according to a new study from UC Riverside.
Jan 8, 2026
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Colonoscopy bowel prep temporarily weakens gut defenses against infection, study finds
New preclinical research suggests that bowel preparation procedures for colonoscopies may temporarily alter gut balance, culminating in unappreciated effects in patients with compromised gastrointestinal health.
Jan 8, 2026
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Should you really 'feed a cold and starve a fever?'
The advice is literally centuries old: Feed a cold and starve a fever.
Jan 8, 2026
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Blood test shows when it's safe to stop antibiotics in sepsis patients
A simple blood test can tell doctors when it is safe to stop antibiotics in patients recovering from sepsis, a review led by University of Manchester researchers has found.
Jan 8, 2026
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