epidemiology
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Landmark Research Reveals the Origins of Multiple Sclerosis
DNA from ancient humans is providing some vital clues about the emergence of multiple sclerosis and other devastating neurodegenerative conditions. In a series of new research papers out this week, scientists detail evidence that many genetic variants linked to MS first began to spread globally about 5,000 years ago, from populations living in Eastern Europe…
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Viruses Found in Zoo Poo Might Help Fight Off Bacterial Superbugs, Scientists Say
One animal’s poo might be another person’s treasure. Scientists in the UK say they’ve discovered viruses that could be turned into a weapon against bacterial superbugs in a perhaps unexpected place: the feces of several endangered species at a nearby zoo. The team believes these viruses could be especially effective against bacteria that commonly cause…
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From E. Coli to Flesh-Eating Bacteria, Floodwaters Are a Health Nightmare
Hurricane Ian hit Florida as category 4 storm in late September, bringing torrential rains and a storm surge that left much of coastal and central Florida underwater. But while the immediate dangers involved drowning and injuries, an invisible threat would soon sicken some people who came in contact with the water: flesh-eating bacteria.
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New York City Is Offering the Monkeypox Vaccine to Men Who Have Sex With Men
The New York City Health Department will begin offering the monkeypox vaccine preemptively to men who have sex with men and have had multiple recent partners. Appointments are available as soon as Friday.