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Microplastics can carry vomiting viruses in fresh water for up to 3 days
People have been falling ill after swimming in fresh waters, UK researchers reported. They found mi…
Andrea Michelson
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Scientists revived a 'zombie' virus frozen for 48,500 years in ice. They learned it could still infect other cells.
Although the virus was frozen for thousands of years, it was infectious — and scientists worry dead…
Chris Panella,Morgan McFall-J…
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Connecticut woman killed by rare tick-borne virus that caused chills, chest pain, and disorientation
A woman died weeks after being hospitalized with fever, headaches, and altered mental status. She l…
Andrea Michelson
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3 common water filter mistakes that could put you at risk of a bacterial infection, and what to do instead
If you don't change your filter frequently, it can become a breeding ground for any bacteria growin…
Andrea Michelson
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A woman's shingles infection developed into flesh-eating bacteria, which left her fighting for her life in an extremely rare case
A 59-year-old woman needed a significant stretch of skin, fat, and muscle tissue removed due to nec…
Andrea Michelson
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This 3D-printed smart home has an air-purifying system that claims to eliminate 99.9% of bacteria and viruses — see inside
The glass and sleek, white exterior look like a spaceship, with a futuristic fingerprint entry. Eve…
Mary Meisenzahl
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TikTokers are using onions to kill viruses and 'draw in the poison' — but public health experts said they won't actually do much
Eating onions might lower the severity of viral infections, but there is no evidence leaving a cut …
Mara Leighton,Allana Akhtar
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Scientists find novel compound as COVID-19 triggers superbug threat
"The Covid-19 situation is definitely putting us at risk for increasing resistance to antibiot…
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While the world is gripped by COVID-19, another devastating health threat is building — this one from bacteria
Diseases caused by bacteria already kill 700,000 people every year. The threat is slowly growing, w…
Thor Benson
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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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What to know about Heartland virus, a new tick-borne disease spreading through the Midwest and southern US
The first cases of Heartland virus disease were identified in Missouri in 2009. Since then, cluster…
Andrea Michelson
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Beards carry a host of bacteria — but not much more than clean-shaven skin
Despite the results of a viral study that claimed beards have more germs than dog fur, experts say …
Ashley Laderer
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QAnon influencer who spread conspiracy theories and misinformation about COVID-19 dies after contracting the virus
"I'm exhausted and I have no, I'm very, very weak. I have no strength. I haven't eaten in four days…
Morgan Keith
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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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Does copper kill germs? Yes, it's effective against COVID-19 within 4 hours
Copper kills most germs within hours because it disrupts a pathogen's protective layers that keep i…
Ashley Laderer,Tania Elliott
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Don't use vinegar to kill germs and disinfect your home unless it's your only option
Vinegar may kill some germs, but it likely isn't your best option when it comes to killing viruses.…
Erin Heger,Tania Elliott
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Why some viruses jump from animals to people and some don't
Three out of four new infectious human diseases come from other animals. Here's what needs to happe…
Michelle Yan,Abby Tang
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How do viruses spread and how to protect yourself against infection
Viruses easily spread between humans through coughs, needles, and sex. Animals can also infect huma…
Ashley Laderer,Tania Elliott
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Respirators are more effective than surgical masks at protecting against infection — here's how they work and who should wear them
Respirators, like the N95 face masks, help prevent the spread of infectious particles — and are mos…
Erin Heger,Jason R. McKnight
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Are sinus infections contagious? No, but an underlying virus can be
Sinus infections aren't contagious on their own, but if a virus causes the sinus infection, that vi…