High dose flu vaccine may lower Alzheimer risk
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High dose flu vaccine may lower Alzheimer risk

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High dose flu vaccine may lower Alzheimer risk
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November 14, 2026

High dose flu vaccine may lower Alzheimer risk

High dose flu vaccine may lower Alzheimer risk, according to researchers comparing outcomes for people...

Half of Long COVID Patients Improve Significantly in Three Years
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November 6, 2026

Half of Long COVID Patients Improve Significantly in Three Years

Half of long COVID patients see significant improvement within three years, with over a quarter...

Breast Bruises May Not Always Be Harmless
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October 29, 2026

Breast Bruises May Not Always Be Harmless

Breast bruises may not always be harmless, as they can sometimes be a sign of...

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Cefiderocol shows improved activity in human conditions
Germ Control November 3, 2026

Cefiderocol shows improved activity in human conditions

Cefiderocol exhibits improved in vitro activity against multidrug-resistant Gram-negative pathogens at IDWeek 2026, with MICs...

Living with Polycythemia Vera Requires Balance
Germ Control November 2, 2026

Living with Polycythemia Vera Requires Balance

Living with polycythemia vera requires balance and paying attention to body cues to avoid overexertion.

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High dose flu vaccine may lower Alzheimer risk
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High dose flu vaccine may lower Alzheimer risk

High dose flu vaccine may lower Alzheimer risk, according to researchers comparing outcomes for people who received the larger-dose formulation.

XDR Shigella Spreads Beyond High-Risk Groups in LA County
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XDR Shigella Spreads Beyond High-Risk Groups in LA County

LAC DPH reports a rise in extensively drug-resistant Shigella cases in 2024, with 68 cases reported, up from 45 in...

CDC raises four drug-resistant pathogens to highest threat level
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CDC raises four drug-resistant pathogens to highest threat level

CDC raises four drug-resistant pathogens to highest threat level, highlighting urgent public health risks and healthcare system strain in 2026.

Man contracts rare infection after Amazon swim
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Man contracts rare infection after Amazon swim

Man contracts rare infection after swimming in Amazon, experiencing daily fevers and chills.

Hepatitis delta drug duo hits key trial milestone
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Hepatitis delta drug duo hits key trial milestone

Vir Biotechnology’s elebsiran and tobevibart duo hits key phase 3 trial milestone, with 44% of patients achieving undetectable HDV RNA...

IDSA/ESCMID Sets 14-Day Limit for Staph Infections
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IDSA/ESCMID Sets 14-Day Limit for Staph Infections

The Infectious Disease Society of America and European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease released consensus statements on September...

Measles Cases Surge, Three States Report Fatalities
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Measles Cases Surge, Three States Report Fatalities

Measles cases surge with 5,182 infections and three fatalities reported across multiple U.S. states, according to the CDC.

Half of Long COVID Patients Improve Significantly in Three Years
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Half of Long COVID Patients Improve Significantly in Three Years

Half of long COVID patients see significant improvement within three years, with over a quarter experiencing complete remission of symptoms.

Labcorp introduces reflex testing for hepatitis D
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Labcorp introduces reflex testing for hepatitis D

Labcorp's new hepatitis D testing reflex option aims to close the diagnostic gap, targeting U.S. hepatitis B patients where only...

Study finds ceftobiprole highly effective against MRSA
School Illness

Study finds ceftobiprole highly effective against MRSA

New study reveals ceftobiprole’s nearly full effectiveness against MRSA in the first US surveillance results since FDA approval, with key...

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