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Virus shown to be likely cause of mystery polio-like illness

January 23, 2018 A major review by UNSW Sydney medical researchers has identified strong evidence that a virus called Enterovirus D68 is the cause of a mystery polio-like illness that has paralysed children in the US, Canada and Europe.

30-year study: Women who breastfeed for 6 months or more reduce their diabetes risk

January 22, 2018 In a long-term national study, breastfeeding for six months or longer cuts the risk of developing type 2 diabetes nearly in half for women throughout their childbearing years.

Promising malaria vaccine tested

January 22, 2018 An international research team has conducted successful phase II clinical tests of a new anti-malaria medication.

Instead of losing it, why are you gaining weight while exercising?

January 20, 2018 At some point in life, people start exercising for various reasons: to lose weight, to gain strength or just to feel better. But if they notice that they actually gained weight, they start to worry what\'s going on.

Deadliest listeriosis outbreak in South Africa's history not slowing down

January 19, 2018 The deadly and record-setting South African listeriosis outbreak is not slowing down.

British AI robot finds malaria killer in common toothpaste ingredient

January 19, 2018 An artificial intelligence (AI) robot made by a British university has become a big hero after it helped scientists find a malaria killer in a common toothpaste ingredient.

Drastic rise in influenza across New York, Governor orders immediate action

January 18, 2018 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo called on all New Yorkers six months of age and over who have not yet received a flu shot to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

New way to target the growth of breast cancer cells

January 18, 2018 An international team of researchers led from Karolinska Institutet and Science for Life Laboratory in Sweden have found a new way of halting the growth of breast cancer cells.

High-salt diet produces dementia

January 17, 2018 A high-salt diet reduces resting blood flow to the brain and causes dementia in mice, according to a new study by scientists from Weill Cornell Medicine.

Measles outbreaks confirmed in 5 areas across UK

January 16, 2018 Public Health England (PHE) issues advice for the public to ensure they have had the MMR vaccine after outbreaks of measles are confirmed in 5 areas of England.

Vietnam to release anti-dengue mosquitos

January 15, 2018 Vietnam will next month start releasing mosquitos laced with Wolbachia - a common kind bacteria capable of preventing Aedes aegypti mosquitoes from becoming infected with dengue virus, meaning that the mosquitoes cannot transmit the virus to humans.

Urgent Care physician: Wash your hands, flu is here

January 13, 2018 Flu season began early in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York.