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Why stomach illness peaks in December – and what you can do about it
December is a time when people gather more frequently around food and social events. At the same time, the holiday season creates favorable conditions for the spread of infectious illnesses.
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Flesh-eating parasite resurfaces, putting the authorities on alert
An insect that once caused major problems has once again come under the scrutiny of authorities.
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Research explores ants as a source of new antibiotics
Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat, and new clues from nature suggest that ordinary ants may hold important keys to future treatments.
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Cardiologist advises caution with certain over-the-counter medicines during flu season
Many people rely on familiar cold and flu remedies to stay functional in winter, but doctors warn that some of these medicines can place unexpected strain on the heart.
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New test may detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier
Alzheimer’s is often diagnosed late in the course of the disease, which is why researchers have been investigating whether a simpler test could provide answers at an earlier stage.
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Why stomach illness peaks in December – and what you can do about it
December is a time when people gather more frequently around food and social events. At the same time, the holiday season creates favorable conditions for the spread of infectious illnesses.
Body
Flesh-eating parasite resurfaces, putting the authorities on alert
An insect that once caused major problems has once again come under the scrutiny of authorities.
Body
Research explores ants as a source of new antibiotics
Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat, and new clues from nature suggest that ordinary ants may hold important keys to future treatments.
Body
Cardiologist advises caution with certain over-the-counter medicines during flu season
Many people rely on familiar cold and flu remedies to stay functional in winter, but doctors warn that some of these medicines can place unexpected strain on the heart.
Man suffers stroke after consuming multiple energy drinks
A man in his 50s was admitted with extremely high blood pressure, but doctors were only able to identify the underlying cause later.
The symptom patterns emerging in England’s H3N2 outbreak
England’s winter flu season is hitting unusually early and hard, driven by a fast-spreading H3N2 strain that’s filling hospitals nationwide.
The psychology behind sociopathic behavior and how experts identify it
A growing body of psychological research is uncovering the subtle behavioral patterns that may reveal when someone thinks in markedly different ways from those around them.
Study links vaccine to slower dementia progression
New findings suggest that a routine vaccine may influence both the course and severity of dementia.
New study: Early hearing decline may increase dementia risk
A new study from long-running U.S. cohort data suggest that even mild hearing loss could influence how the brain ages.
Why cold sores appear and how to shorten the healing time
Medical research help explain why herpes return, and how to manage it effectively.