Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
The nose knows – even newborns get viruses
Almost one in five babies has a respiratory virus in their first month of life, research shows, but many do not exhibit signs of illness.
Oct 28, 2016
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News tagged with common cold virus
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Vaccine for many common cold viruses achievable
Scientists are making the case that a vaccine against rhinoviruses, the predominant cause of the common cold, is achievable.
Sep 28, 2016
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Immunology
Warmer body temperature puts the heat on the common cold
A new Yale study reveals how body temperature affects the immune system's response to the common cold virus. The research, published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, may provide additional strategies ...
Jul 11, 2016
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HIV & AIDS
Revolutionary gene-editing technique to stop AIDS virus in its tracks
Researchers with the Nevada Institute of Personalized Medicine at UNLV have engineered a new protein that they believe has placed science much closer to an HIV cure.
Sep 24, 2015
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Health
Short sleepers are four times more likely to catch a cold: Researchers connect sleep loss to higher rates of illness
Scientists have long associated sufficient sleep with good health. Now they've confirmed it.
Aug 31, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Immediate care doctor talks about bronchitis
When a cold has lasted too long or a cough is especially bothersome, it's important to see a medical professional.
May 18, 2015
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Health
Possible link between E-cigs, risk of infections
(HealthDay)—Vapor from electronic cigarettes may increase young people's risk of respiratory infections, regardless of whether or not it contains nicotine, according to a new laboratory study reported in a recent issue ...
Jan 11, 2015
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Immunology
Cold virus replicates better at cooler temperatures
The common cold virus can reproduce itself more efficiently in the cooler temperatures found inside the nose than at core body temperature, according to a new Yale-led study. This finding may confirm the popular yet contested ...
Jan 5, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Hugs help protect against stress and infection, researchers say
Instead of an apple, could a hug-a-day keep the doctor away? According to new research from Carnegie Mellon University, that may not be that far-fetched of an idea.
Dec 17, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
29 states, district of Columbia reporting respiratory illness that targets kids
(HealthDay)—Twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia now have a total of 213 confirmed cases of Enterovirus D68, the severe respiratory illness that typically targets children, U.S. health officials are reporting.
Sep 24, 2014
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