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Infectious Diseases
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Amy Denney
A Vicious Bacterium May Be Hitchhiking on Your Shoes
Studies examining pathogenic microbes on shoe soles suggest a habit that might reduce transmission of germs.
Feb 11, 2024
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Amy Denney
Feb 11
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Health Care
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Katabella Roberts
CDC Appears at Odds With Own Expert Advisory Committee Over Masks for Health Care Workers
Studies and scientific evidence had shown that there was ‘no difference among HCP wearing N95 respirators and those wearing surgical mask.’
Feb 07, 2024
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Katabella Roberts
Feb 07
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Tinnitus & Hearing Loss
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Amie Dahnke
Antibiotic Prescribed for Pertussis, H. Pylori Infections Linked to Increased Risk of Hearing Loss
A new study shows that people taking macrolides over other antibiotics or placebos were 25 percent more likely to experience hearing loss.
Jan 03, 2024
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Amie Dahnke
Jan 03
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Research & Discoveries
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George Citroner
Study Suggests Air Filters Ineffective Against COVID and Other Respiratory Infections; Some Experts Disagree
Air filters flew off the shelves during the pandemic, but research questioned their efficacy in preventing infections. One expert has a different take.
Dec 05, 2023
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George Citroner
Dec 05
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INSIDE CHINA
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Jenny Li
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Jane Tao
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Lynn Xu
China’s Children Hit Hard by ‘Unusual' Rapidly Infectious Disease
Doctors and disease experts said the infection surge in children may be related to COVID-19 mutations.
Nov 30, 2023
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Jenny Li
Nov 30
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Australia News
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Monica O’Shea
Stem Cell Gene Therapy Trial for Children Launches in Australia
Genetically modified stem cells will be injected into the child’s bloodstream to build a new functional immune system, researchers say.
Oct 16, 2023
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Monica O’Shea
Oct 16
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COVID News
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Jessie Zhang
What You Need to Know About New ‘Eris’ COVID Variant
Aug 23, 2023
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Jessie Zhang
Aug 23
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Europe
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The Associated Press
Norway’s Ailing King Celebrates Constitution Day as Thousands of Flag-Waving Children Cheer
May 18, 2023
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The Associated Press
May 18
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Health & Safety
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Stefanie Daubert
Know the Signs of the Life-Threatening Colon Infection Clostridioides Difficile
Apr 18, 2023
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Stefanie Daubert
Apr 18
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World News
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Katabella Roberts
Pope Francis Hospitalized With Respiratory Infection, Undergoing Treatment: Officials
Mar 30, 2023
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Katabella Roberts
Mar 30
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Health Viewpoints
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Xiaoxu Sean Lin
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Jacky Guan
The Culprit Behind the Cruise Ship Outbreaks: Norovirus
Mar 28, 2023
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Xiaoxu Sean Lin
Mar 28
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Health & Safety
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Katabella Roberts
CDC Warns of Dangerous Fungal Infection Spreading Through US at ‘Alarming Rate’
Mar 21, 2023
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Katabella Roberts
Mar 21
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Health News
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The Associated Press
Officials: Person Dies After Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection
Mar 04, 2023
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The Associated Press
Mar 04
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Research & Discoveries
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Lia Onely
Masks Not Effective in Reducing Spread of Respiratory Viruses: Study
Feb 02, 2023
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Lia Onely
Feb 02
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Health Viewpoints
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Yuhong Dong
Why Some People Never Become Infected With COVID-19
Jan 23, 2023
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Yuhong Dong
Jan 23
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INSIDE CHINA
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Alex Wu
900 Million in China Infected With COVID-19, Study Estimates
Jan 15, 2023
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Alex Wu
Jan 15
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World News
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David Chu
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Lynn Xu
Cases of Strep A, Scarlet Fever on the Rise Among Children: WHO
Dec 20, 2022
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David Chu
Dec 20
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Crossroads
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Joshua Philipp
Judge in NYC Declares Vaccine Mandates Unconstitutional, Says Shots Don’t Prevent Infection or Spread
Oct 26, 2022
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Joshua Philipp
Oct 26
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Viewpoints
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Betsy McCaughey
Responding to the Superbug Crisis
Oct 20, 2022
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Betsy McCaughey
Oct 20
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US Politics
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The Associated Press
Rep. Ashley Hinson Treated for Kidney Infection
Oct 17, 2022
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The Associated Press
Oct 17
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