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In today’s fast-paced world, ultra-processed foods have become dietary staples, offering convenience, affordability and a tantalizing taste. But as scientists delve deeper into their effects, an…
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‘Low-sugar’ vaccine can provide broad immunity against coronavirus variants
Sugar coatings aren’t only for candies; they also help viruses, like the ones that cause COVID-19, hide from their hosts’ immune system. Now, researchers have developed a universal vaccine that targets coronaviruses and the sugars that they use…
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C. diff uses toxic compound to fuel growth advantage
The pathogen C. diff — the most common cause of health care-associated infectious diarrhea — can use a compound that kills the human gut’s resident microbes to survive and grow, giving it a competitive advantage in the infected gut.
A team led…
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Bird Flu Found In Sheep For First Time, Sparking Health Concerns
SYDNEY, NSW – SEPTEMBER 28: A sign warning of the dangers of importing avian products is displayed … More
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Innovative Strategies for Overcoming Bispecific Antibody Production Challenges
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Tuberculosis could be eradicated. So why isn’t it?
Everything Is Tuberculosis
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Crash Course Books, $28A few years ago, renowned author John Green met a boy named Henry at Lakka Government Hospital in Sierra Leone. Henry was small and, at first glance, looked about 9…
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Avoidable deaths are on the rise in the United States, yet falling in many peer nations
When a person dies, clinicians often look at the cause of death to determine whether it could have been avoided, either by medical prevention such as vaccines or by treatments like antibiotics. These types of deaths are known as avoidable…
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Healthy eating in midlife linked to overall healthy aging
Maintaining a healthy diet rich in plant-based foods, with low to moderate intake of healthy animal-based foods and lower intake of ultra-processed foods, was linked to a higher likelihood of healthy aging — defined as reaching age 70 free of…
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Cats Are Getting Bird Flu. Here’s How To Protect Them
Wild birds can give cats H5N1 bird flu, which can lead to serious complications and death.
The bird flu that is driving up the cost of eggs is also infecting cats, so cat lovers should take steps to protect them.
The current strain of bird…
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Trump’s Executive Order Demands Accountability In Hospital Price Transparency
Picture of hospital costs and fees, with a calculator and stethoscope.
President Trump’s new hospital price transparency executive order directs federal agencies to enforce regulations that the president put into effect in his first…
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