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Harnessing the power of viruses to kill cancers
Medical Xpress· 7 days agoPathogens—those bugs that routinely infect and sicken us, like the common cold or influenza—are being studied in labs around the world to see if they can ...
The top 16 foods to boost your immunity — and a dietitian's No. 1 pick to start eating today
TODAY via Yahoo News· 7 days agoResearchers found an increase in a type of white blood cell that fights infection in mice fed a...
Did pandemic lockdowns stunt kids' immune systems long-term?
Live Science via Yahoo News· 22 hours agoCommon illnesses spiked in kids as COVID-related social distancing policies were lifted. But experts...
Medications to Treat Upper Respiratory Infections
Healthline· 2 days agoMedications such as nasal decongestants and cough suppressants may help manage symptoms of upper respiratory infections. A respiratory infection affects...
The immune system can sabotage gene therapies — can scientists rein it in?
Nature· 4 days agoPeople treated with gene therapy cannot receive a second dose for fear of a dangerous immune...
Breathing Exercises
Health via Yahoo News· 2 days agoSome people use breathing exercises to reduce anxiety while others use them to improve lung capacity and function. Here are some of the more common...
Mosquito season is revving up. Here's how to protect yourself
The Post-Star· 5 days agoThe pests cause itchy bites, and they can spread parasites like malaria and viruses such as dengue, West Nile and Zika.
False Facts About Sweet Potatoes You Thought Were True
Mashed via Yahoo News· 6 days agoThink you know everything about sweet potatoes? We're here to separate fact from fiction and explore...
Medical Mysteries: She went undiagnosed until almost too late
Washington Post via Yahoo News· 6 days agoFor weeks, Ann Malik hadn’t felt like herself but couldn’t pinpoint what was wrong. Other than a...
How to Trust Your Brain Online
The Atlantic· 4 days agoCo-hosts Megan Garber and Andrea Valdez explore the web’s effects on our brains and how narrative, repetition, and even a focus on replaying memories can...