From toasted skin syndrome to third degree burns: The dangers of hot water bottles

by Adam Taylor,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWho doesn't love to cozy up with a hot water bottle during the colder months? Hot water bottles are a quick, easy and cost eff

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From toasted skin syndrome to third degree burns: The dangers of hot water bottles

by Adam Taylor,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWho doesn't love to cozy up with a hot water bottle during the colder months? Hot water bottles are a quick, easy and cost eff

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Can a twice-a-year shot help end the HIV/AIDS epidemic

Science journalist Jon Cohen, physician-scientist Linda-Gail Bekker, and biochemist Wesley Sundquist describe the history of HIV/AIDS prevention and the unique mechanism that led lenacapavir to be named the 2024 Breakthrough of the Year.

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Can a twice-a-year shot help end the HIV/AIDS epidemic

Science journalist Jon Cohen, physician-scientist Linda-Gail Bekker, and biochemist Wesley Sundquist describe the history of HIV/AIDS prevention and the unique mechanism that led lenacapavir to be named the 2024 Breakthrough of the Year.

Updated on:December 24,2024 0

Mucus and snot are more important than you think, researchers say

by Jenny Ryltenius,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen you hear the words mucus and snot, you might think of colds, snails or drooling babies. But the runny, sometimes sticky subs

Updated on: December 24,2024 0

Mucus and snot are more important than you think, researchers say

by Jenny Ryltenius,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen you hear the words mucus and snot, you might think of colds, snails or drooling babies. But the runny, sometimes sticky subs

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WHO Announces First Prequalification of a Tuberculosis Diagnostic Test

The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted prequalification to the molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) called Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra. This is the first test for TB diagnosis and antibiotic susceptibility testing that meets WHO's prequalific

Updated on: December 10,2024 0

WHO Announces First Prequalification of a Tuberculosis Diagnostic Test

The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted prequalification to the molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) called Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra. This is the first test for TB diagnosis and antibiotic susceptibility testing that meets WHO's prequalific

Updated on:December 10,2024 0

Study Reveals Increasing Antibiotic Resistance in Diarrheagenic E. coli in China

Diarrheagenic E. coli (DEC) is one of the major pathogens causing diarrheal diseases globally. Some strains of DEC exhibit alarmingly high levels of antibiotic resistance.

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Study Reveals Increasing Antibiotic Resistance in Diarrheagenic E. coli in China

Diarrheagenic E. coli (DEC) is one of the major pathogens causing diarrheal diseases globally. Some strains of DEC exhibit alarmingly high levels of antibiotic resistance.

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Diarrheal diseases remain a leading killer for children under 5, adults 70+

Diarrheal diseases remain a leading killer for children under 5, adults 70+byInstitute for Health Metrics and EvaluationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA global study reports a 60% drop in glo

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Diarrheal diseases remain a leading killer for children under 5, adults 70+

Diarrheal diseases remain a leading killer for children under 5, adults 70+byInstitute for Health Metrics and EvaluationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA global study reports a 60% drop in glo

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New hypothesis on chronic inflammation could lead to advances in disease treatment

byWayne State UniversitySchematic presentation of the pathways leading to acute and chronic inflammation and unalamation. Credit:Frontiers in Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.202

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New hypothesis on chronic inflammation could lead to advances in disease treatment

byWayne State UniversitySchematic presentation of the pathways leading to acute and chronic inflammation and unalamation. Credit:Frontiers in Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.202

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Epidural steroid injections for chronic back pain: A systematic review

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Epidural steroid injections for chronic back pain: A systematic review

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Vitamin D supplements: Who should take them, and how much?

by Julie Rafferty,Tufts UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHow much vitamin D do we really need to preserve healthy bones and overall health? Do higher levels of vitamin D supplementati

Updated on: December 23,2024 0

Vitamin D supplements: Who should take them, and how much?

by Julie Rafferty,Tufts UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHow much vitamin D do we really need to preserve healthy bones and overall health? Do higher levels of vitamin D supplementati

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Even healthy children can be severely affected by RSV

Updated on: October 09,2025 0

Even healthy children can be severely affected by RSV

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