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fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

All the surprising clues your nose can reveal about your health

The color of nasal mucus can indicate various health issues, including infections and allergies.
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

You Should Absolutely Not Tweeze Or Wax Your Nose Hair And Here's Why

"While waxing doesn't necessarily weaken the immune system, it does breach the skin barrier by creating openings for bacteria to get into the deeper tissues, thus creating the opportunity for infection."
Health
#covid-19
Coronavirus
fromWIRED
1 month ago

WHO Monitors New Covid Variant Spreading in America and Europe

The new Covid variant 'Nimbus' is under WHO surveillance but has a low public health risk assessment.
Coronavirus
fromWIRED
1 month ago

WHO Monitors New Covid Variant Spreading in America and Europe

The new Covid variant 'Nimbus' is under WHO surveillance but has a low public health risk assessment.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Deaths from contaminated clinical fentanyl in Argentina rise to 34

The clinical use of fentanyl contaminated with bacteria is wreaking havoc on the Argentine healthcare system, with authorities confirming 69 infections and 33 related deaths.
Coronavirus
#health
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
OMG science

I've had a 7-year infection since my ex did the most disgusting thing in a hotel room - I can't believe it got into my sinuses

fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Patients frustrated as Toronto Public Health receives many calls related to local gynecologist | CBC News

Coronavirus
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Doctor issues warning over 'pink slime' found in bathrooms

'Pink slime' in bathrooms is a bacteria that can pose severe health risks, especially to immunocompromised individuals.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
OMG science

I've had a 7-year infection since my ex did the most disgusting thing in a hotel room - I can't believe it got into my sinuses

fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Patients frustrated as Toronto Public Health receives many calls related to local gynecologist | CBC News

Coronavirus
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Doctor issues warning over 'pink slime' found in bathrooms

'Pink slime' in bathrooms is a bacteria that can pose severe health risks, especially to immunocompromised individuals.
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fromNew York Post
2 months ago

4 nail salon red flags that can lead to infection - and why you should skip the gel pedicure

Getting pedicures, especially at a nail salon, can increase potential risks of bacterial, fungal and viral infections - nail salons are hot spots for toenail fungus, says Dr. Saylee Tulpule.
Alternative medicine
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

Microbe that infests hospitals can digest medical-grade plastic a first

Pseudomonas aeruginosa can degrade healthcare plastics, posing risks to medical devices.
fromBustle
3 months ago

These Supportive Supplements Are Like A "Thank You" Note For Your Vagina

Maintaining a balanced vaginal microbiome is crucial for vaginal health, and probiotics can help in managing it.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

US Measles outbreak continues to spread, reaching 30 states and 900 cases

The measles outbreak in the US has increased significantly, with a majority of cases among unvaccinated individuals.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

New gonorrhoea treatment hailed as breakthrough in fight against drug resistance

A new antibiotic, gepotidacin, has been identified as a promising treatment for gonorrhoea, addressing the rise of drug-resistant strains.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Doctor urges parents to stop bathing your newborn in the kitchen sink - here's why

While waiting for the youngster to be admitted, the doctor received an update. \"I got a call from microbiology saying, 'Hey, his blood culture is positive. He's growing, it looks like salmonella,'\" she revealed.
Parenting
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Florida man eats feral pig meat, contracts rare biothreat bacteria

Doctors finally identified a rare bacterial infection as the cause of a man's persistent chest pain after nearly two years of misdiagnoses.
UK news
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Gut symptom affecting millions could be hidden sign of parasites

Hookworms may cause gut symptoms often mistaken for IBS or lactose intolerance, leading to pain and anemia.
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
5 months ago

AI tool diagnoses diabetes, HIV and COVID from a blood sample

A new AI tool can diagnose various infections and health conditions by analyzing immune-cell gene sequences in blood samples.
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