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Researchers Discover Immunity-boosting Molecule To Fight Bacterial Attack

The study was published in the Journal of Innate Immunity.

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Epidemiologist rates 10 zombie virus movies and TV shows for realism

Dr. Tara C. Smith is an Infectious Disease Epidemiologist at Kent State University College of Publi…

Ju Shardlow,Brett Jordan   


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A 24-year old got a mysterious disease where her body attacked her brain - and scientists are learning it's more common than they thought

Instead, Walsh's first recollection of that time is of a recovery room filled with family and flowe…

Erin Brodwin   


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A 24-year old got a mysterious disease where her body attacked her brain - and everyone thought it was in her mind

In children, infections like strep throat appear to be a trigger of AE. Susan Schulman, a pediatric…

Erin Brodwin   


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Your toothbrush is home to hundreds of new viruses. They could be the future of biotech.

Previously unseen viruses found in home bathrooms may be a new frontier of biotech innovation to fi…

Gabby Landsverk   


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Antibiotics treat infections by killing or sterilizing bacteria right after the first dose

Antibiotics start working immediately by rupturing the protective cell walls of harmful bacteria, b…

Zia Sherrell,Graham Snyder   


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Ashton Kutcher said he ran a marathon 3 years after losing his ability to walk so he could say 'I'm back'

Ashton Kutcher recently recovered from vasculitis, and then ran the New York City Marathon. He shar…

Allana Akhtar   


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Jenna Jameson said she has Guillain-Barré syndrome. Here's what that means.

Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare disorder in which the immune system attacks the nerves, leading t…

Gabby Landsverk   


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5 uses of prednisone, a steroid that reduces inflammation

Prednisone suppresses your immune system and can be used to treat conditions like blood cell disord…

Madeline Kennedy,Jason McKnig…   


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The difference between bacteria and viruses, which is more harmful, and how to prevent infection from both

Bacteria and viruses are the most common causes of disease, but they have some key differences. Her…

Kelly Burch,Tania Elliott   


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Is pneumonia contagious? Yes, when it's caused by bacteria or viruses

When pneumonia is caused by a virus or bacteria, it is contagious. Here's what you can do to preven…

Erin Heger   


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8 simple ways to boost your immune system

You can boost your immune system by getting the right vitamins, maintaining a healthy diet, exercis…

Rachel MacPherson,Tania Ellio…   


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Antibiotics treat infections by either killing or sterilizing bacteria

Antibiotics work by rupturing the protective cell walls of harmful bacteria. They start working imm…

Zia Sherrell   


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7 research-backed benefits of cardamom and how to use this versatile spice more often

You might know cardamom from your favorite baked goods, but this spice packs more than flavor. Lear…

Adam Barnes,Kailey Proctor   


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Was mass hysteria behind the mysterious case of 227 middle school students fainting last fall?

Mass hysteria is likely behind a mysterious case of 227 middle school students fainting last fall, …

Lillian Perlmutter   


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The most common causes of chills — with or without fever — and how to get rid of them

Chills are often caused by a fever due to infection, but they can also occur as a result of low blo…

Erin Heger   


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7 doctor-recommended methods to treat and relieve flu symptoms

Flu symptoms can knock you down and leave you miserable, but these seven remedies can help you star…

Rebecca Strong,Tania Elliott   


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6 FAQs about POTS, a debilitating chronic condition that many people develop after a bout of long COVID

Long COVID may raise your risk of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), a chronic condi…

Emily Swaim,Jason McKnight   


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How to boost your immune system through diet and lifestyle changes

You can boost your immune system by getting the right vitamins, maintaining a healthy diet, exercis…

Rachel MacPherson   


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This could be our best defense against the antibiotic apocalpyse

Some human trials with phage therapy have been underway in Europe in burn victims with E. coli, a b…

Lydia Ramsey