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Deadly new Ebola-like disease emerges in Bolivia

A deadly South American virus that causes Ebola-like bleeding can spread human-to-human, public health officials have learned from its second-ever

Experiments led by researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have determined that several hepatitis C drugs

What does COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness mean? It refers to the likelihood that a coronavirus shot will work in people. Two vaccine makers have said

Who will be the first to get COVID-19 vaccines? No decision has been made, but the consensus among many experts

For the first time, a medication has impacted heart muscle thickness and function for patients with the most common inherited

New insights into the mechanisms behind how cancer-causing agents in the environment activate genetic recombination in DNA could help to

Racket sports like tennis and racquetball appear to accelerate knee joint degeneration in overweight people with osteoarthritis, according to a

To stay healthy, don’t just watch what you eat—watch when you eat it. New research is driving that point home

Fleeting daylight. Colder weather. Gloomy skies. The churn of conflicting emotions and financial distress that can accompany the holidays. These

Shift workers, especially those working permanent night shift rotas, may be at heightened risk of moderate to severe asthma, suggests