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Vaccinated against polio—or not? Study finds differences between documented and self-reported vaccination rates
Poliomyelitis, also known as polio, is a contagious disease caused by the poliovirus. Thanks to the development of effective vaccines,... Read more -
Dual-function molecule could unlock smarter treatments for kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive condition in which the kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste from... Read more -
Measles outbreak spreads beyond Utah-Arizona border, 123 cases reported
A growing measles outbreak along the Utah-Arizona border has spread to nearby communities, making it the nation's second-largest this year,... Read more -
Successful experiments reprogram rogue T cells for targeted autoimmune disease therapy
Two teams of researchers have developed a cell reprogramming technology that converts rogue disease-causing T cells from our immune system... Read more -
Expanding TB prevention could save millions of lives and yield major economic benefits, global study finds
Tuberculosis (TB) remains the world's leading cause of death from a single infectious agent. A new study recently published in... Read more -
Common toxin linked to liver disease
Liver disease is usually caused by one of three factors: alcohol consumption, fat buildup in the liver linked to obesity,... Read more -
Nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections linked to contaminated meat
A new study estimates that nearly one in five urinary tract infections in Southern California may be caused by E.... Read more -
Research reveals the countries most at risk from superbugs
The threat posed by superbugs to travelers from countries around the globe has been revealed in a new study from... Read more -
Understanding autoimmune neuromuscular diseases: Signs, causes & treatment
Autoimmune neuromuscular diseases may sound complex, but understanding them is the first step to getting the right care and support.... Read more -
Gastroesophageal reflux disease linked to increased risk for incident acute myocardial infarction
Patients with preexisting gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have an increased risk for incident acute myocardial infarction (AMI), according to a... Read more -
Mechanism that aggravates metabolic fatty liver disease discovered
An international collaborative study has identified the E2F2 protein as a potential new therapeutic target to prevent metabolic fatty liver... Read more -
Experiences of disability after 50: Poll looks at self-identity and help with health care visits
Most people over 50 were already adults when the Americans with Disabilities Act took effect in 1992 and transformed the... Read more -
Multiple sclerosis linked with distinct oral microbiome
With ads everywhere for pro- or pre-biotic foods and supplements, most people are familiar with the gut microbiome—the trillions of... Read more -
Dangerous E. coli strain blocks gut's defense mechanism against spreading infection
When harmful bacteria that cause food poisoning, such as E. coli, invade through the digestive tract, gut cells usually fight... Read more -
Shutdown leaves gaps in states' health data, possibly endangering lives
As the federal shutdown continues, states have been forced to fall back on their own resources to spot disease outbreaks—just... Read more
