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Syphilis cases in expectant mothers have dramatically risen since the pandemic—here's what's driving the trend

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum.

May 4, 2026

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Your nose may be the gateway to a stronger immune system

At the moment, an influenza vaccine called FluMist is the only licensed intranasal vaccine approved for use in humans. The vaccine is administered through a spray of fluid in the nose, rather than with an injection.

Apr 29, 2026

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Steroid injections for joint pain: Everything you need to know about using them

Osteoarthritis affects around 600 million people globally. It causes pain, stiffness, and reduced joint function—most commonly in the knees, hands, and hips.

Apr 13, 2026

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Autoantibodies implicated as drivers of long COVID in new study

A growing body of evidence suggests that long COVID (or post-COVID syndrome), a condition affecting more than 10% of people after a SARS-CoV-2 infection, may be driven by the immune system turning against the body. Now, new ...

Mar 24, 2026

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Universal vaccine to treat colds, flu and COVID developed, and a new study suggests it just might work

Vaccines have traditionally worked by teaching the immune system to recognize a specific virus or bacterium—in effect, showing it a wanted poster for a single suspect. But what if one vaccine could protect against dozens ...

Feb 24, 2026

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Ketamine may fight chronic fatigue, study suggests

Ketamine, a decades-old anesthetic and fast-acting treatment for severe depression, may also offer some people rapid relief from chronic fatigue, according to a small proof-of-concept study led by researchers at Rutgers Health ...

Feb 12, 2026

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Most would recommend RSV immunizations for older and pregnant people, survey finds

Amid a surprisingly severe flu season and a COVID-19 resurgence, those highly contagious respiratory illnesses are drawing the largest share of media coverage and public attention. But it is also the season for another respiratory ...

Jan 21, 2026

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Why this little-known birth control option deserves more attention

Self-administered injectable contraceptives have been available in the United States for more than two decades, yet a new study has found only about a quarter of reproductive health experts prescribe it—and many are unaware ...

Jan 8, 2026

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