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Enteroviruses and parainfluenza 3 virus are more common in summer. Estrada Anton/ ShutterstockMost of us associate colds and the flu...
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A dog has caught monkeypox from one of its owners, highlighting risk of the virus infecting pets and wild animals
A dog in Paris has become the first case of a pet contracting monkeypox from its owners. Cavan Images via...
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Fake research can be harmful to your health – a new study offers a tool for rooting it out
Although most medical research is reliable, studies that are flawed or fake can lead to patients undergoing treatments that might...
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Why letting Medicare negotiate drug prices won’t be the game-changer for health care Democrats hope it will be
Drug prices have been soaring in recent years. stevecoleimages/E+ via Getty InagesDemocrats hope their new health care, tax and climate...
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Clinical trials without humans – why computer simulations could make drugs a lot cheaper
Before a drug or medical device is approved for use in humans, it must undergo a clinical trial. Clinical trials...
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The Met Office has issued several “yellow thunderstorm warnings” for the UK, highlighting the potential for frequent lightning. While your...
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How easy access to guns at home contributes to America’s youth suicide problem
Easy access to firearms increases the risk of teen suicide. CowlickCreative/Getty ImagesSchool shootings in the U.S. are national tragedies, and...
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Treating monkeypox like an STI may help control the outbreak, but stigma is a danger
Monkeypox is transmitted mainly through direct contact with skin lesions, but the current outbreak is following patterns similar to STIs....
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Training cardio and weights during the same workout probably won’t hurt your ‘gains’ – here’s why
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Wellness vapes: what you need to know about vaping vitamins and other supplements
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