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U.S. Man’s Death Suggests Deadly Tick Virus Is Spreading to New Regions
A rare but sometimes fatal tickborne infection may be expanding its range in the U.S., local and federal health officials warn in a report this week. They say that a case of Heartland virus led to a man’s death in 2021. The infection is thought to have been caught in either Virginia or Maryland —…
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Man With Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection Saved by Old UTI Drug
An old drug used to treat urinary tract infections may have a new trick up its sleeve. In a recent case report, doctors in California say they used it to stop a brain-eating infection caused by an amoeba. Though the infection is very rare, it’s almost always fatal.
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Mexican Pharmacies Are Selling Pills Laced With Meth and Fentanyl
Customers seeking Adderall, Oxycodone, and other medications at Mexican pharmacies are being sold counterfeit pills containing dangerous substances like methamphetamine and fentanyl.
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Large Study Finds Link Between Viral Infections and Future Brain Illness
Common viral infections may be having far-reaching effects on our brain health, new research suggests. The study found a link between dozens of different viral exposures and a later increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other brain disorders. More research will be needed to untangle the true role, if any, these infections could play in…