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Bird flu alert in Canada as teen tests positive; officials launch investigation

While human infections are uncommon, recent cases in humans with no known animal exposure have rais…

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SARS-CoV-2 proteins have been found hiding in blood of long COVID patients. Can this explain the persistent infection?

A Harvard study found that 43% of long COVID sufferers had these proteins, suggesting persistent in…

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COVID XEC: Should you worry about the new fast-spreading Omicron subvariant?

The new COVID XEC variant has been making rounds in the news for spreading fast across a bunch of c…

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Symptoms of long Covid differ between children, teens: US study

Among children aged 6-11 years, the most common long COVID symptoms were headache (57%), followed b…

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Humans are spilling the COVID-19 virus back into wildlife! Study finds widespread infection in backyard animals

Genetic analysis of wild animals has revealed not only the presence of SARS-CoV-2, but also the eme…

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Nipah virus: Health Ministry instructs Kerala to enforce four immediate safety measures following 14-year-old's death

Kerala Health Minister Veena George has confirmed that an additional 60 people have been identified…

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I lost half my weight in 3 years. I have body dysmorphia from all the loose skin I have.

Betsy Smith lost half her body weight through a combination of diet, exercise and weight-loss drugs…

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What you need to know about colon-cancer symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

'Dawson's Creek' actor James Van Der Beek revealed he has been diagnosed with bowel cancer, a condi…

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Walking pneumonia is spreading. Doctors share the tell-tale symptoms to look for, and varied ways to treat it.

Walking pneumonia has been on the rise nationwide, mainly among kids. The bacteria can linger for w…

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Why do you need to pee more when it gets cold?

For some, the increased urge to urinate in cold weather can indicate a condition called overactive …

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Doctors struggle to treat long Covid patients in India; researchers point to inadequate studies

Understanding the long-term effects of the virus is important for developing management strategies,…

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WHO confirms human case of bird flu in India! H9N2 virus detected in a four-year child in West Bengal

The World Health Organisation has confirmed the human case of bird flu in India, after the H9N2 vir…

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What to do if you ate a McDonald's Quarter Pounder and feel ill

The fast food giant's Quarter Pounder burgers have been linked to 49 E. coli infections, including …

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The hot new longevity treatment for aging athletes and CEOs is a plasma exchange

Plasma exchange therapy, typically used to treat rare autoimmune disorders, is becoming a trendy lo…

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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…

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A sudden spike in cases of a rare infection often linked to flesh-eating bacteria is happening in Japan

Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is rare but deadly. Since there is no vaccine, health exp…

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Doctors remove live cockroach from Delhi man's small intestine, explain the insect might have entered while sleeping

Doctors at Fortis Hospital in Delhi saved a man’s life by removing a live cockroach from his small …

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My partner was in a 10-day medically induced coma after a botched wisdom tooth removal. It was just weeks before our wedding.

My wedding day looked unusual because of my husband's medical condition. He had to sit down during …

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How did we manage to deal with COVID-19 so quickly, but the common cold still remains a persisting problem?

Despite rapid COVID-19 vaccine development, curing the common cold remains challenging due to many …

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7 red flags to look out for when getting your makeup done, according to professional makeup artists

From not asking the right questions to a lack of cleanliness, these are the signs it may be time to…

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