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New research led by Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) warns that hybrid forms of the parasites that cause ...

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An aggressive strain of influenza is surging in Sarasota, Florida, with one hospital reporting a 30% increase in cases. This ...

Some common misconceptions keep women from taking optimal care of their health. Here, doctors set the record straight.

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Flu cases in Connecticut have increased dramatically over the last month, and health officials say the surge in illnesses is happening earlier this season.

“It’s the worst we’ve had in at least 20 years,” said Caitlin Rivers, an epidemiologist and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins ...

Norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhea, is surging again. Here's what to expect and ...

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