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Thousands of Oregon hospital patients may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis
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Scientists say they have identified a root cause of lupus — one that could pave the way for new treatments
A study published Wednesday in the journal Nature outlines a clear pathway for how the disease likely develops, pointing to abnormalities in the immune systems of people with lupus.
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What is the bubonic plague? From symptoms to how humans catch it, here's what to know
Colorado health officials have confirmed a human case of the plague, the rare bacterial infection infamously known for killing tens of millions in 14th century Europe. Today, it’s easily treated... -
What cognitive tests can show — and what they can't
President Joe Biden is under pressure to undergo cognitive testing even though his physician says he gets, and passes, an annual neurologic exam. But what can the brief screening tool actually tell ab... -
Health officials confirm person in Colorado infected with bubonic plague
Best known for “The Black Death,” an outbreak that killed millions during the Middle Ages, the plague circulates naturally among wild rodents and in rare cases infects humans and their pets