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Immune children aid malaria fight
A group of children in Tanzania who are naturally immune to malaria are helping scientists to develop a new vaccine.
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Duchenne drug 'nears approval' in EU
A drug to treat a particular form of Duchenne muscular dystrophy has been given the green light by the European Medicines Agency and could be available in the UK in six months.
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Painful and rapid spread of new virus in Caribbean
They suffer searing headaches, a burning fever and so much pain in their joints they can barely walk or use their hands. It's like having a terrible flu combined with an abrupt case of arthritis.
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Measles surge most since 1994 to 288 cases in U.S.
Measles in the U.S. surged to 288 cases this year, the highest number on record since the government declared it had eliminated outbreaks of the highly contagious virus in 2000 and the worst year since 1994. This year's contagion is spread among 18 states and New York City, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Amber discovery indicates Lyme disease is older than human race
Lyme disease is a stealthy, often misdiagnosed disease that was only recognized about 40 years ago, but new discoveries of ticks fossilized in amber show that the bacteria which cause it may have been lurking around for 15 million years - long before any humans walked on Earth.
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Eating Too Much Rice Almost Sank the Japanese Navy
In August 1882 in Incheon Bay near Seoul, four Japanese warships were locked in a tense stand-off with two Chinese warships that had brought troops to quell a revolt on the Korean peninsula. On paper, the Japanese flotilla outnumbered the Chinese, but the hulls of the Japanese ships hid a deadly secret. Less than half of their crews could man their stations.
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When microbes kill us, it‘s often by accident – Ed Yong – Aeon
We assume that microbes evolved to attack humans when actually we are just civilian casualties in a much older war
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Cholera outbreak spreads in South Sudan, hundreds infected
An outbreak of cholera in South Sudan that began in May is spreading. The UN is reported to be moving displaced people from a camp in Juba to other sites to reduce the risk of thousands of people becoming infected.
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WHO: Ebola virus death toll passes 200 in Guinea, virus spreading
More than 200 people have died from the Ebola virus in Guinea, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The virus has increasingly affected neighboring countries Sierra Leone and Liberia.
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'Cruise Ship Virus' Sickens 20 Million Americans on Land Each Year
Norovirus makes headlines when it turns cruise liners into floating islands of disease, as when it sent a Royal Caribbean (RCL) liner home early in January. But cruise ship outbreaks account for just 1 percent of reported norovirus cases, according to data published today by the Centers for Disease Control: About one in every 15 Americans, on land or at sea, get sick with the virus each year.
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Probiotics prevent deadly complications of liver disease, study finds
Probiotics are effective in preventing hepatic encephalopathy in patients with cirrhosis of the liver, according to a new study. The investigators conducted trial with cirrhosis patients who showed risk factors for hepatic encephalopathy, but had yet to experience an obvious episode. When comparing treatment with probiotics versus placebo, the researchers found that the incidence of hepatic encephalopathy was lower in patients treated with probiotics.
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Scientists condemn 'crazy, dangerous' creation of deadly airborne flu virus
Researchers say recreation of Spanish flu strain highlights risk of pandemic, but critics say work puts global population at risk
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You're Putting On Your Bug Spray All Wrong
'Tis the season for picnics, bonfires and camping, but along with the sunshine and fresh air come insects. Not only are they annoying and their bites often itchy, but many carry dangerous diseases.
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4,000 pounds of rib-eyes, other beef recalled; mad cow disease a concern
More than 4,000 pounds of rib-eye and other fresh beef products have been recalled because they could contain contaminated materials linked to mad cow disease.
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Bacteria found in squid raises concern about spread of antibiotic resistance, study finds
Researchers in Canada have discovered one of the deadliest kinds of antibiotic-resistant bacteria for the first time in a food product — raw squid — widening the potential exposure for consumers, according to a report published Wednesday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Mosquito-borne chikungunya virus on the rise
North Carolina, Nebraska and Indiana are the latest states to report confirmed cases of the painful illness, officials said. It’s already a big problem in the Caribbean.
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What To Know About Mad Cow Disease Amid Beef Recall
A Missouri company has recalled more than 4,000 pounds of beef over fears that it might contain nerve tissue linked to mad cow disease. The recall comes a week after the death of a Texas man from variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a fatal brain disorder tied to eating meat from cows with bovine spongiform encephalopathy, better known as mad cow disease.
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Remains of Ancient Egyptian Epidemic Uncovered
Dig reveals bodies covered with a thick layer of lime, three kilns where the lime was made, and evidence of a giant bonfire containing human remains.
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FDA Wants to Limit Our Salt Intake. Is That a Good Thing?
There’s a lot of confusion about salt – do we eat too much? Is eating too little salt bad for you? Are some people more sensitive to its unhealthy effects? How much is enough? Here’s what you need to know
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Doctors Aren't Sure How To Stop Africa's Deadliest Ebola Outbreak
When an Ebola outbreak lasts for months and continues to show up in new cities, health officials take notice. That's exactly what's happening in West Africa. An outbreak that started in Guinea last February has surged in the past few weeks. It's now the deadliest outbreak since the virus was first detected in 1976. More than 500 cases have been reported in three West African countries, and the death toll has risen to 337, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.
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