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Here’s your go-to guide with everything you need to know about COVID-19, including testing expanding to more airports, ...

Though it’s one of the most common bacterial diseases, strep throat is still subject to uncertainty as scientists explore ...

"A sore throat is a condition where a person experiences pain in their throat, usually while swallowing. If this pain ...

South Africa has seen an increase in cases of foodborne illness, commonly known as food poisoning. Experts say this points to larger issues of limited access to food, safe water, and electricity.

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) represent a significant health concern globally, with millions of cases reported annually.

The global snake antivenom market is anticipated to grow from USD 314.86 billion to USD 660.50 billion in 10 years. Education and awareness initiatives aimed at healthcare professionals, at-risk ...

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine in collaboration with the University of Arizona led a study that can help surgeons ...

One simple explanation for how elevated body temperature causes fever dreams is the idea that when the body becomes ...

My heart, mind and algorithm are all deeply entrenched in women's sport. It is not only my job as an NRLW reporter with ...

Prune belly syndrome, also known as Eagle-Barrett syndrome, is a very rare birth defect. It causes a wrinkled appearance of a ...