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H1N1 discovered in marine mammals

Scientists at the University of California, Davis, detected the H1N1 (2009) virus in free-ranging northern elephant seals off the central California coast a year after the human pandemic began, ...

Wed 15 May 13 from Medical Xpress

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Tunisia announces three cases of coronavirus, one death

(AP)—Tunisia's Health Ministry says a 66-year-old man has died after being infected by the new coronavirus following a visit to Saudi Arabia.

Tue 21 May 13 from Medical Xpress

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Mosquito behavior may be immune response, not parasite manipulation

Malaria-carrying mosquitos appear to be manipulated by the parasites they carry, but this manipulation may simply be part of the mosquitos' immune response, according to Penn State entomologists.

14 hours ago from Phys.org

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Estimates reveal low population immunity to new bird flu virus H7N9 in humans

The level of immunity to the recently circulating H7N9 influenza virus in an urban and rural population in Vietnam is very low, according to the first population level study to examine human ...

Tue 21 May 13 from Medical Xpress

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Ginger compounds may be effective in treating asthma symptoms

Gourmands and foodies everywhere have long recognized ginger as a great way to add a little peppery zing to both sweet and savory dishes; now, a study from researchers at Columbia University ...

Sun 19 May 13 from Medical Xpress

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AT&T waves overage fees for Oklahoma tornado victims

The carrier will forgo overage charges for voice, data, and texting for all those affected by the devasting tornado that hit Oklahoma. [Read more]    

Tue 21 May 13 from CNET

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WHO says single yellow fever shot is enough

(AP)—The World Health Organization says a yellow fever booster vaccination given 10 years after the initial shot isn't necessary.

Fri 17 May 13 from Medical Xpress

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Sugar-sweetened beverages associated with increased kidney stone risk

Twenty percent of American males and 10 percent of American females will experience a kidney stone at some point in their lifetime. Often, these patients will be advised to drink more fluids ...

Wed 15 May 13 from Medical Xpress

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Researchers identify a potential new risk for sleep apnea: Asthma

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin have identified a potential new risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea: asthma. Using data from the National Institutes of Health (Heart, Lung, and ...

Sun 19 May 13 from Medical Xpress

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