Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Tick-borne Powassan virus can kill. What is it, and how can you protect yourself?
Robert Weymouth, 58, of Portland, Maine, died this year because of a tick bite.
May 25, 2023
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Chagas disease kills 10,000 people a year in Latin America
Little-known Chagas disease is a silent killer in Latin America, where it takes 10,000 lives a year, and more must be done to detect the condition early on, the Pan American Health Organization said Thursday.
Apr 13, 2023
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Medications
Brain-penetrating drug candidate found to be effective against deadly encephalitis viruses
A new antiviral compound designed and synthesized by researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Pharmacy is highly effective in mice against two types of devastating encephalitis viruses that are harmful ...
Apr 13, 2023
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Medical research
Investigating the neural mechanisms behind itchy eyes in rodents
Anyone suffering dry skin, eczema, or insect bites will know the unpleasant effects of itchy skin. While the physiological mechanisms behind itching sensations on the skin are well understood, corresponding signals for the ...
Dec 27, 2022
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Health
What causes hives and how dangerous can they be? A nurse practitioner explains
Every year, about 20% of Americans will get hives—those itchy, red bumps or welts that can appear after a day in the garden, taking medication, being bitten by a bug or for no apparent reason at all. Patricia A. MacCulloch ...
Aug 12, 2022
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Urgent care or the ER? Which should you choose?
(HealthDay)—Say you twist your ankle playing catch with your kids. Or maybe your daughter has a rash that's spreading. Do you visit urgent care or the hospital emergency department?
May 3, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Bzzz, slap! How to treat insect bites (home remedies included)
It's the holidays and we're spending more time outdoors. This means we're exposed to the more annoying and painful aspects of summer—insect bites and stings.
Dec 29, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mozzies biting? Here's how to choose a repellent (and how to use it for the best protection)
Mosquitoes are an inevitable part of the Australian summer. And this year, with COVID a consideration, we might be spending more time outdoors than usual.
Dec 29, 2020
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Easing the itch of a mosquito bite
There are millions of mosquitoes swarming this summer, sucking blood and leaving itchy, red bumps on the skin.
Jul 6, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Italy study shows mosquitoes cannot transmit coronavirus
A new scientific study by Italy's national health institute ISS shows that mosquitoes are unable to transmit coronavirus to humans, the institute said Thursday.
Jun 25, 2020
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