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Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin 'shielded' biotech firms in gain-of-function research audit, GOP senator claims
A recent audit of Pentagon funding of gain-of-function research outside the US “may have shielded” collaborations with Chinese biotech firms — including at least one linked to Beijing's military, a...
I thought I had come down with the flu on vacation — it was dengue fever
"It was so strange, I felt fine within myself," said Emma Cox, 27. "But I’d woken up with bumps all over my body — I’d never seen anything like it."
Damning new report finds China lab leak most likely source of COVID-19 — and blames US for pumping millions into the dangerous research
"US federal funding helped to build an unprecedented collection of SARS-like viruses at the Wuhan institute, as well as contributing to research that enhanced them," Alina Chan, a Harvard and MIT...
Travelers just off cruise fly into Houston airport with flu-like symptoms
The Houston Fire Department said as many as 30 people of a travel group of about 75 were sick, many complaining of nausea.
Highly pathogenic avian flu found in NYC birds: study
The research may ruffle some feathers.
Here's why your bad breath won't go away — even after brushing
So you’ve downed a whole pack of tic tacs but still have bad breath? A few things could be to blame, according to experts.
Taking this popular supplement for colds might be pointless
"Ultimately, it’s up to the individual to decide whether the risk of potential unpleasant side-effects is worth the benefit of potentially shortening their illness by a few days," one researcher...
FBI found it ‘alarming’ that Fauci-funded virus research at Wuhan lab would leave no trace of ‘human manipulation’
The FBI was tipped off in April 2020 to gain-of-function virus research in China, funded by the agency formerly headed by Dr. Anthony Fauci, that “would leave no signature of...
How to make the popular Starbucks 'Medicine Ball' tea that fans claim will soothe a cold
The drink does not contain actual medicine but does include several ingredients that have long been touted as at-home natural cold remedies.
Patient in Texas diagnosed with bird flu after contact with cows: health officials
Officials in Texas reported that an individual has been diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows, which have been tied to the spread of the virus.
Humans give more viruses to animals than they give us, study finds
Wild animals in particular were much more likely to experience human-to-animal transmission than the other way around.
Mumps outbreak reported in NJ — the symptoms to watch out for
Mumps, a virus-caused infection that mainly affects the glands, has symptoms that include fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness and loss of appetite.
Long COVID sufferers could lose up to six IQ points 'worrisome' study shows
Nearly a quarter of American COVID-19 patients may have been affected.
Violent, diarrhea-inducing stomach bug spreads in Northeast: 'Incredibly contagious'
Recent data from the U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention shows that Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York in particular have the highest positivity rate for the virulent strain.
Long COVID can destroy your ability to exercise or do simple tasks — now we may know why
"We're seeing clear changes in the muscles in these patients," Michèle van Vugt, professor of internal medicine at Amsterdam UMC, said in a statement.
Sen. Joni Ernst demands answers on Biden USDA’s $1M ‘dangerous bird flu experiments’ in China
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is demanding information about President Biden’s Department of Agriculture spending $1 million in US taxpayer funds on “dangerous bird flu experiments” in cooperation with the Chinese...
Raw oysters from certain parts of Mexico could be contaminated after norovirus outbreak in San Diego, FDA warns
Raw oysters from certain parts of Mexico could be a source of norovirus, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning.
What is septic shock? Why hospitalized 'Emily in Paris' star Ashley Park faced 'critical' health battle
The critical condition affects 750,000 Americans annually. Many do not survive.
What are viral 'immunity cubes' — and do they really stop you from getting sick?
"They are sweet, they are tart, they are creamy, and they are full of ingredients to help keep your immune system in tip-top shape, all winter long," said Nicole K....