Medical research
That's sick! Humans identify infected peers from a photo
Human beings can spot a sick person, on a photo, a mere two hours after he or she was infected by a germ, researchers said Wednesday.
Jan 3, 2018
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Urine-diverting toilets expel fewer virus particles than traditional toilets, study suggests
Parents often give their children useful advice: Wash your hands, cover your cough and put the toilet lid down before flushing. Now, researchers reporting in ACS ES&T Water address that last bit of wisdom, demonstrating that ...
Feb 6, 2023
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Health informatics
Giving AI penalties to get better diagnoses
Anyone waiting for the results of a medical test knows the anxious question: "Will my life change completely when I know?" And the relief if you test negative.
Nov 1, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Fever-reducing medications may aid spread of influenza, study finds
Contrary to popular belief, fever-reducing medication may inadvertently cause more harm than good.
Jan 21, 2014
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Genomic test accurately sorts viral vs. bacterial infections
A blood test developed by researchers at Duke Medicine showed more than 90-percent accuracy in distinguishing between viral and bacterial infections when tested in people with respiratory illnesses.
Sep 18, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Is it the flu or COVID? Does it matter? Five questions about winter viruses
With COVID-19 and flu both surging across the country, chances are you or someone close to you is sick or getting over a virus.
Jan 10, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Ultratrails, deep dives, outer space: How extraordinary personalities adapt to extreme conditions
'Kilian Jornet won the 2022 Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc (distance 170 kilometers, elevation gain 10,000 meters) in 19 hours, 49 minutes, and 30 seconds. Stéphanie Gicquel skied 2,045 kilometers in 74 days, crossing Antarctica ...
Nov 28, 2023
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Salmonella in cantaloupes sickens dozens in 15 states, U.S. health officials say
U.S. health officials are warning consumers not to eat certain whole and cut cantaloupes and pre-cut fruit products linked to an outbreak of salmonella poisoning.
Nov 18, 2023
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Health
CDC investigating salmonella outbreak linked to flour
U.S. health officials are investigating a Salmonella Infantis outbreak that is likely linked to raw flour. It's not clear what brand of flour is the culprit.
Apr 3, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Pharmacists could help curb the mental health crisis—but they need more training
Chances are you live within 2.5 kilometres of a community pharmacy and visit one about every three weeks.
Nov 14, 2022
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