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Certain nasal bacteria may boost the risk for COVID-19 infection, study finds

A new study from researchers at the George Washington University has found that certain bacteria living in the nose may…

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Peacekeeper cells protect the body from autoimmunity during infection

During infections, the immune system needs to distinguish foreign antigens that are expressed by invading bacteria and viruses from self-antigens…

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Measles can still harm health even years after an infection : Shots

Most kids recover from measles. But the virus can be deadly and can erase the immune system's memory. jure/Getty Images…

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Intervention boosts brain infection diagnosis and care

University of Liverpool researchers have worked with global partners to identify and successfully implement an intervention package that has significantly…

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Intranasal herpes infection may produce neurobehavioral symptoms

Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) is commonly known for causing blisters and sores. But in some cases, the virus can migrate…

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When infection disease becomes chronic: Lessons from COVID and beyond 

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, said he will prioritize preventing chronic…

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Loneliness linked to higher risk of heart disease and stroke and susceptibility to infection

Interactions with friends and family may keep us healthy because they boost our immune system and reduce our risk of…

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The surprising role of gut infection in Alzheimer’s disease

Arizona State University and Banner Alzheimer's Institute researchers, along with their collaborators, have discovered a surprising link between a chronic…

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Single mutation in H5N1 influenza surface protein could enable easier human infection

A single modification in the protein found on the surface of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 influenza virus…

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Elton John lost his vision from an eye infection. Here’s why that might happen—and how to prevent it

Last night, at the charity event for the musical “The Devil Wears Prada” in London, Sir Elton John, who wrote…

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