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Mosquito-borne diseases are on the rise—here's how collecting mozzies in your backyard can help science
Warm weather is here and mosquitoes are on the rise in Australia. Unseasonably large swarms are causing problems in some... Read more -
How to avoid eye infections—and what to do if you get one
Sir Elton John recently revealed on ABC's Good Morning America that he lost the sight in his right eye after... Read more -
Long COVID: SARS-CoV-2 spike protein accumulation linked to long-lasting brain effects
Researchers from Helmholtz Munich and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) have identified a mechanism that may explain the neurological symptoms of long COVID.... Read more -
The COVID inquiry report is an excellent guide to preparing for the next pandemic—health cuts put that at risk
The rising threat of epidemics and pandemics adds urgency for the government to act on the recommendations of the long-awaited... Read more -
First new treatment for asthma and COPD in half a century—new study
Every 30 seconds, someone in the world will experience a flare-up of their asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)... Read more -
Long COVID appears to be driven by 'long infection.' Here's what the science says
Around 5%–10% of people with COVID infections go on to experience long COVID, with symptoms lasting three months or more.... Read more -
Global review charts lethal impact of fungal infection after lung disease
About 32% of people who have had prior damage from lung diseases will die after five years if they also... Read more -
Best time for COVID-19 booster depends on where you live, infection history
A one-size-fits-all approach for scheduling COVID-19 booster shots may not be the most effective, according to a new study by... Read more -
Report: Flu, RSV trending upward and COVID remains flat as holiday season arrives
Coronavirus cases have been flat locally, likely due to the outsized surge that occurred this past summer, but the flu... Read more -
WHO wants bird flu surveillance stepped up
The World Health Organization on Thursday urged countries to step up surveillance for bird flu after the first case was... Read more -
Kinesio taping may represent a new conservative therapy for some carpal tunnel patients
Kinesio taping is frequently used by athletes for inflammation, pain relief, and to support and stimulate muscles. New research suggests... Read more -
Talk therapy and rehabilitation may improve long COVID symptoms, but effects are modest
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and a program of physical and mental rehabilitation probably improve symptoms of long COVID, but the... Read more -
Skin under the influence of climate change: How heat and humidity can affect skin aging
Global warming and extreme heat events are having an increasing impact on human health. In corresponding studies, the ambient temperature... Read more -
Preclinical tests show mRNA-based treatments effective for blinding condition
A preclinical study by Mass Eye and Ear investigators showed that a novel mRNA-based therapy may be able to prevent... Read more -
AI algorithm can identify metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
An algorithm can identify individuals with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) with about 88% accuracy using electronic medical record... Read more
