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Mysterious "Disease X" identified as aggressive strain of malaria

The mystery of this Disease X seems to have been solved. Now to develop an approach to handling it.

Bird Flu Strikes Again: Severe Case Confirmed in the US. Here's what you need to know

Bird flu continues to loom as a global threat. A severe case in Louisiana is the latest development in a series of concerning H5N1 outbreaks.

Around 1 in 5 under 50s may be living with genital herpes — many don't even know it

Well, I didn't have herpes on my Christmas bingo card.

What is "Disease X" and how worried should we be about it?

A mysterious disease has popped up in the DRC and seems to be particularly deadly to children, but we are still not sure exactly what it is.

Trained Dogs Can Sniff Out Canine Bladder Cancer with Impressive Accuracy

Dogs have been successfully trained to detect one of the most common dog cancers with 92% specificity.

Could CAR-T Therapy Be the End of Lifelong Lupus Medication? Early Results Say 'Yes'

T-cells are real life saviors. If modified properly, they can save lupus patients from the trouble of taking medicines regularly.

Florida cat hunts mouse that carries previously unknown virus

A dead mouse from a cat named Pepper has led a researcher to a new virus.

A Fungal Disease Killing Bats Is Linked to Thousands of Infant Deaths in the US

When bats die in large numbers, it adversely affects our farmers, food, and kids.

We ignored the Monkeypox outbreak in Africa. Now it may become a pandemic

Monkeypox is not COVID-19 -- but it could still become a pandemic.

FLiRT and FLuQE, the new COVID variants making the rounds

The tug of war between SARS-CoV-2 and our immune systems continues.

This invisible mask removes 99.8% of germs from the air

Respiratory diseases are on the rise among industrial workers, and regular masks just don't cut it.

Discovering new anti-aging secrets from the world's longest-living vertebrate

Greenland sharks could hold the secret to better cardiovascular health.

Archaeologists unearth 500-year-old skeletons of Inca toddlers with smallpox

These children are South America's earliest known victims of a deadly bone infection caused by the smallpox virus.

We may soon have a working HIV vaccine

This could be a turning point in our battle against the disease.

Honeybees can smell lung cancer on your breath

Bees are so good they can not only detect lung cancer but also distinguish between different types.

A painless microneedle patch reverses hair loss in mice. Can it work in humans?

A high-tech targeted treatment may reverse hair loss due to alopecia.

Moderna's flu + Covid jab produces "higher immune response" than two separate shots

Our long-term fight against viruses continues — but we're getting new weapons.

Meet the Syndrome That Makes You Drunk Without Drinking: The Mysterious Case of Auto-Brewery Syndrome

For patients with Auto-Brewery Syndrome, a simple lunch can result in unintended intoxication

Using AI for breast cancer screenings can help both patients and radiologists

Breast cancer screenings are taking a toll on radiologists. Here is how AI can reduce their workload and help patients.

This Velcro-like Antibiotic Could Be the Key to Defeating Superbugs

New study reveals how an antibiotic can trap pathogenic bacteria like velcro.

Tattoo ink may cause blood cancer. Inked people have a 21% higher risk of lymphoma

Did you know tattooed people have a 21 percent higher chance of developing lymphoma?

Cute squirrels gave medieval Britons leprosy. Or was it the other way around?

Genetic analysis clearly shows leprosy went from one species to the other. But the route is unclear.

NYC's latest problem: rat urine and leptospirosis

Local infections had been hovering at around 5 cases per year. Now, there's over 20.

There's an outbreak of bird flu in cattle. Here's what you need to know

Bird flu has begun to infect dairy cows in the US. It's the first time time this has happened, and it poses tough questions.

This AI can find billions of new antibiotics, even for superbugs that don't respond to treatments

Antibiotic discover is just one part of the rise of artificial intelligence in medicine.

Archaeologists unearth mass grave with 1,000 skeletons believed to be plague victims

This mass grave has skeletons of men, women, and children arranged as if these people were buried in a rush, but why?

New biosensor can detect breast cancer in just five seconds using saliva — for just $5

The world is in dire need of an accessible and affordable breast cancer screening technology. Here is one that looks perfect.

If we don't want another pandemic, we should do our best to leave bats alone

Bats have the uncanny power to contain dangerous viruses without getting sick. However, if disturbed, the viruses in bats may jump on us.

Moderna’s cancer vaccine shows strong test results and could be available by 2025

It’s mRNA-based, the same technology Moderna used for its Covid-19 vaccine.

This capsule prevents overeating by vibrating inside the stomach

When scientists tested this VIBES capsule on animals, it decreased their food intake by 40 percent and slowed their weight gain process.

A UV food sanitizer promises to lower the burden of foodborne illnesses

A portable ultraviolet lamp can save us from the many diseases spread by two dangerous foodborne bacteria.

After decades, we finally have a new drug to fight super-gonorrhea

A desperately needed new antibiotic for gonorrhea infections could soon be on the way.

UK startup launches tampon that can test for STIs like gonorrhea

It can be a helpful tool for those anxious or embarrassed about getting a test at a clinic

New lab-on-a-chip test device can identify viruses within three minutes

It’s fast, low-cost and uses techniques previously reserved for lab-based PCR tests.

Researchers are rushing to cryofreeze at-risk plants and save them from extinction

Native plants in Australia are in grave danger due to a fungal disease. Here is how cryopreservation might save them.

Invisible danger: Indoor wood burning raises lung cancer risk for women

Using wood for heating and cooking is more common than we think

China is facing an alarming mpox outbreak. Could this be next global health crisis?

The government is handling the surge in cases under the same protocols as Covid-19.

One in five American children are obese. Here's what parents can do for their kids

Child obesity is rising across the globe, but parents do something about it. The key is acting early.

There's a new "highly mutated" COVID-19 variant — just as governments stopped tracing

We're not out of the pandemic just yet.

A simple mouth rinse could spot early heart disease risk

Yet another reason to take good care of your teeth.

Air pollution could be causing more antibiotic resistance

Study suggests connection has increased over time and across every country.

The more you walk, the lower your risk of death – even if it’s not that much

Let's get moving!

Scientists create experimental Alzheimer’s vaccine that delays symptoms in mice

If proven successful in humans, it could be a big step forward.

Just Florida things? Leprosy is on the rise in Florida and it could even be endemic

It could be related to environmental factors, the researchers said

Canada starts printing smoking warnings on individual cigarettes to get people to stop

This makes it virtually impossible to avoid health warnings, the government said.

Red meat allergy cases are on the rise, and we’re not ready for it

Tick bites are spreading the incurable alpha-gal syndrome in thousands of Americans. Here is why we need to take action now!

Manicure threat? UV nail polish dryers could damage the DNA in your hands

The risk might not be worth the reward, especially with with so many alternatives available

These eight habits can increase your lifespan by decades -- even if you start late

You can add an extra 24 years to your life just by adopting these lifestyle changes.

New rapid test uses viruses to identify the cause of bladder infections

It’s a proof of concept and it will be followed by a clinical trial

Bird flu outbreak is killing dozens of cats in Poland, with low risk for humans

The source of the infection remains unknown, the WHO said.

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