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A new variant of the H3N2 flu, named subclade K, could reduce the effectiveness of this winter's flu vaccine and lead to a challenging flu season in North America.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices faces scrutiny and calls for changes as it seeks to alter the childhood hepatitis B vaccine schedule under new, controversially appointed members.
Japanese researcher Tomoyasu Horikawa has developed an AI technique called 'mind-captioning' that translates mental images into text, potentially aiding those with communication disorders like aphasia and ALS.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has reported an increase in a virus linked to a rare form of paralysis in children, prompting pediatricians to advise parents on the warning signs without causing panic.
Salt Lake County confirms its first measles case of the national outbreak, with officials warning of potential community transmission and encouraging vaccination checks.
Salt Lake County has confirmed its first measles case amidst a national outbreak, with the patient being unvaccinated and the infection source unknown.
Ethiopia has reported its first outbreak of Marburg virus disease, with nine confirmed cases in the Omo region, prompting a swift response from health authorities to contain the virus.
A daughter grapples with how to inform her young son about his grandfather's terminal cancer diagnosis and impending death.
Kidney disease has dramatically increased, becoming one of the top 10 leading causes of death worldwide, alongside concerns about food allergies and the effects of common chemicals on liver health.
New research reveals that the gut bacterium Turicibacter may play a crucial role in combating obesity by improving metabolic health.
