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Sudden explosion of dangerous fungus Candida auris may be because of climate change, scientists say

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Sudden explosion of dangerous fungus Candida auris may be because of climate change, scientists say

07/29/2023

Candida auris infections have emerged globally as public health threat in recent years, posing a particular risk in...

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Dementia-depression connection: Early sadness can lead to later cognitive issues, study finds

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Dementia-depression connection: Early sadness can lead to later cognitive issues, study finds

07/29/2023

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Mandy Moore says her toddler has a rare skin condition called Gianotti Crosti syndrome

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Mandy Moore says her toddler has a rare skin condition called Gianotti Crosti syndrome

07/29/2023

Actress Mandy Moore has revealed that her 2-year-old son August, nicknamed Gus, has been diagnosed with a...

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CDC likely to recommend annual COVID booster shot, director says

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CDC likely to recommend annual COVID booster shot, director says

07/28/2023

The new director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that her agency...

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Growing number of meat allergy cases linked to tick bites, CDC warns

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Growing number of meat allergy cases linked to tick bites, CDC warns

07/28/2023

Growing number of meat allergy cases linked to tick bites, CDC warns – CBS News Watch CBS...

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AI tech aims to detect breast cancer by mimicking radiologists’ eye movements: ‘A critical friend’

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AI tech aims to detect breast cancer by mimicking radiologists’ eye movements: ‘A critical friend’

07/27/2023

Researchers in the U.K. are training artificial intelligence models to “read” mammogram images by mimicking the gaze...

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Up to 450,000 in U.S. have red meat allergies due to alpha-gal syndrome spread by ticks, CDC says

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Up to 450,000 in U.S. have red meat allergies due to alpha-gal syndrome spread by ticks, CDC says

07/27/2023

Thousands more Americans are now testing positive each year for alpha-gal syndrome — a condition spread by...

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COVID air monitor from scientists can detect virus in indoor settings within 5 minutes

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COVID air monitor from scientists can detect virus in indoor settings within 5 minutes

07/27/2023

A research team said it is paving the way for an easier detection of virus variants within...

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What causes cardiac arrest in young, seemingly healthy athletes like Bronny James? Dr. Celine Gounder explains

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What causes cardiac arrest in young, seemingly healthy athletes like Bronny James? Dr. Celine Gounder explains

07/26/2023

Bronny James, the son of basketball legend LeBron James, suffered cardiac arrest during practice with his college team on...

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Heart attack death risk can double during heat waves and high pollution, study finds: ‘A perfect storm’

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Heart attack death risk can double during heat waves and high pollution, study finds: ‘A perfect storm’

07/26/2023

Certain groups of people may have twice the risk of dying from a heart attack during heat...

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