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Did infection from human viruses contribute to the demise of Neanderthals 40,000 years ago?
Researchers sifted through DNA extracted from Neanderthal remains in Chagyrskaya Cave, Russia, to l…
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Scientists discovered 50,000-year-old viruses in Neanderthal DNA that could help explain their mysterious extinction
Research found signs of ancient viruses in Neanderthal DNA that they may have gotten from ancient h…
Jenny McGrath
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Covid-19 can reactivate latent viruses lurking in the body's cells
COVID-19 can reactivate several latent viruses lurking in the body's cells following previous infec…
PTI
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What is Ramsay Hunt syndrome, the condition that paralyzed half of Justin Bieber's face
Justin Bieber has canceled tour dates because of medical complications related to Ramsay Hunt syndr…
Gabby Landsverk
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Justin Bieber says a virus has temporarily paralyzed half of his face in a video showing his symptoms
In the video posted on Instagram Friday, the star said a virus was attacking his nerves, causing hi…
Rebecca Cohen
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Teenage 'kissing disease' could trigger multiple sclerosis — and scientists say one shot could end both forever
Researchers think that by vaccinating kids against mono, they could make multiple sclerosis a disea…
Hilary Brueck
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A pregnant woman developed facial paralysis weeks before she was due. After giving birth, she still can't smile.
Elena Sheppard, 35, was diagnosed with Bell's palsy in late June, shortly before she gave birth to …
Andrea Michelson
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Justin Bieber says it's 'frustrating' that his Ramsay Hunt syndrome symptoms make it 'harder to eat'
Justin Bieber revealed his condition on Friday and shared that half of his face is temporarily para…
Lauren Edmonds
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What those white spots on your tonsils mean and how to get rid of them
White spots on your tonsils are usually a sign of infection like strep, mononucleosis, or yeast inf…
Emily Swaim,Jason McKnight
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A future mono vaccine may have a shot at defeating multiple sclerosis, a new study suggests
People who develop multiple sclerosis were often previously infected with EBV, the mononucleosis vi…
Marianne Guenot
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'Bachelorette' star Ryan Sutter says he's been diagnosed with Lyme disease after experiencing mysterious symptoms
'Bachelorette' star Ryan Sutter said after a year of trying to find a diagnosis for his exhaustion,…
Kelsie Sandoval
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CDC describes 4 tell-tale physical symptoms of the mysterious liver disease that's spreading among kids in the US and Europe
A new report from the CDC gives details about the first cases diagnosed in the US, all in Alabama. …
Hilary Brueck
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7 reasons why you have back pain when you breathe, according to doctors
If inhaling causes a sharp, painful twinge then you could have anything from a pulled muscle to a b…
Madeline Kennedy,Jason McKnight
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Some cancers are preventable with a vaccine – a virologist explains
There are seven known viruses that can cause cancer. Five of them are members of persistent virus f…
PTI
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Beyond COVID-19 vaccines, mRNA's pioneers have big plans for using the technology against a range of diseases
The technology behind the first coronavirus vaccines could help treat a range of illnesses, includi…
Andrew Dunn
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A 13-year-old girl was hospitalized with genital ulcers possibly related to COVID-19, and she had to have labia surgery
This seems to be the first reported case of this as a COVID-19 symptom, authors of the BMJ Case Rep…
Julia Naftulin
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What those white spots on your tonsils mean and how to get rid of them
White spots on your tonsils are usually a sign of infection like strep, mononucleosis, or yeast inf…
Cassandra Miasnikov,Jason McKnight
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How long is mono contagious? You can spread it for several weeks before and after symptoms
Mono is highly contagious when you have symptoms, but it can also be contagious long before and aft…
Honah Liles
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Can you get mono twice? It's very rare — here's why
You will likely not get mono twice, as once you have the virus that causes mono, it will usually re…
Laura Goldman
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What Is Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (Chamki Fever) - All you need to know
Chamki fever or encephalitis is an inflammatory condition of the brain resulting in a variety of a…