The meningococcal B vaccine is ineffective in gonorrhea prevention among men who have sex with men (MSM) at high risk of infection, according to findings from the world's largest randomized controlled trial (RCT) into possible ...
Jul 9, 2026
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Nearly 1,000 people in Michigan have been diagnosed with a parasitic infection that can cause weeks of watery diarrhea, making it the largest such outbreak in state history and one of the nation's largest in years.
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GLP-1 agonists have become popular treatments for weight loss and type 2 diabetes, and newer studies suggest other health benefits as well. Findings from experiments on mice, published in the Journal of Virology, suggest ...
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Dengue is caused by the dengue virus and transmitted by mosquito bites. Traditionally endemic in tropical regions such as Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as Southeast Asia, local transmission across several countries ...
Jul 9, 2026
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The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo is the "fastest-growing" ever, African health authorities said Thursday, as the World Health Organization said it had killed 600 people.
Jul 9, 2026
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Researchers at the University of Sheffield have discovered that a fungus deadly to people with weakened immune systems can disable a critical defense used by neutrophils, the body's front-line, infection-fighting white blood ...
Jul 8, 2026
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Mild COVID-19 can cause severe and long-lasting eye problems, according to a study from Linköping University, Sweden. The study also explains why it has been difficult for sufferers to get help: The abnormal eye behavior ...
Jul 8, 2026
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Over-the-counter antihistamines and a prescription anti-inflammatory drug both have a small benefit in reducing long COVID fatigue among people receiving care from specialist long COVID clinics, according to new findings ...
Jul 8, 2026
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Public health relies on data—whether it is tracking the effectiveness of a given year's flu vaccine, monitoring blood lead levels around the country or estimating the prevalence of diabetes. These data form the basis for ...
Jul 8, 2026
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A 0.5% alcohol-based chlorhexidine antiseptic, combined with the natural organic compounds eugenol and menthol, can eliminate 99.9% of Candida parapsilosis cells. This fungus is one of the leading causes of infections in ...
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