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Candida auris: The deadly fungus on the rise
The CDC warns of rising infections from Candida auris, a deadly fungus. Learn what you need to know about this emerging threat from U-M Medical School's Dr. Teresa O'Meara.
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Research sheds light on protections against COVID-19 variant infections
Research sheds light on protections against COVID-19 variant infections, that having both a vaccination and a previous infection helps provide immunity against some COVID-19 variants.
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History saved lives in this pandemic. Will society listen next time?
The success of efforts to “flatten the curve” in the COVID-19 pandemic relied on University of Michigan research on the 1918 influenza pandemic.
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1 in 3 parents may unnecessarily give children fever-reducing medicine
Five things to know about fevers in kids.
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Avoiding norovirus, the incredibly contagious stomach flu
The stomach virus, suppressed during the pandemic, rears its ugly head.
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Lingering symptoms common after COVID hospitalization
Many adults experience problems like coughing, chest pain, and fatigue 6 months after their stay
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Checklist for the checkup: Some parents may not be making the most of well child visits
While many parents keep recommended well visits with their child’s primary provider, some may consider more proactive steps to make checkups as productive as possible
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For COVID-19, do supplements help?
An expert cautions about becoming too enamored with pills.
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How Americans learned science in a hurry during a pandemic
People were plunged into the issue of COVID-19
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As viral infections skyrocket, masks are still a tried-and-true way to help keep yourself and others safe
Masks are an easy and low-cost way to reduce the amount of virus entering the air and spreading to others.
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10 things to know about the bivalent COVID booster for kids under 5
A pediatrician answers top questions about the updated coronavirus vaccine authorized for children ages six months to six years.
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Tips for Staying Healthy This Holiday Season
The 5 expert-approved steps to follow before, during and after your gatherings. Visit our blog for the full story.
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How to safely celebrate the holidays and avoid getting sick
This holiday season, follow these five expert-approved steps to celebrate safely and avoid getting sick.
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Potential therapy derived from a banana protein works against SARS-CoV-2
What if COVID could be treated from a protein derived from a banana? This antiviral may not only be effective against SARS-CoV-2, but all known coronaviruses and the flu.
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The unique way this virus sneaks into a cell’s nucleus could advance the study of cancer-causing pathogens
Some viruses, like HPV, can cause cancer. Recent investigation into a monkey virus called SV40 may help researchers understand how human oncogenic viruses work, and how to develop more effective treatments.