Viruses

This routine vaccine could save your life in an unexpected way

This routine vaccine could save your life in an unexpected way

This routine vaccine could save your life in an unexpected way

What is ‘sloth fever’? Why this rare virus is spreading

What is ‘sloth fever’? Why this rare virus is spreading

What is ‘sloth fever’? Why this rare virus is spreading

The rise and fall (and rise again?) of measles in the U.S.

The rise and fall (and rise again?) of measles in the U.S.

The rise and fall (and rise again?) of measles in the U.S.

Should you get a measles booster? Here's what you should know.

Should you get a measles booster? Here's what you should know.

Should you get a measles booster? Here's what you should know.

This is the worst flu season in 15 years. Here's why.

This is the worst flu season in 15 years. Here's why.

This is the worst flu season in 15 years. Here's why.

Can you get bird flu from eggs? Here's what you need to know.

Can you get bird flu from eggs? Here's what you need to know.

Can you get bird flu from eggs? Here's what you need to know.

Why women are more disgusted than men

Why women are more disgusted than men

Why women are more disgusted than men

Why double-jointed people are more likely to have health problems

Why double-jointed people are more likely to have health problems

Why double-jointed people are more likely to have health problems

What would the world look like without mosquitoes?

What would the world look like without mosquitoes?

What would the world look like without mosquitoes?

What is mpox—and how does it spread?

What is mpox—and how does it spread?

What is mpox—and how does it spread?

Going on a cruise? Here’s how to stay healthy onboard

Going on a cruise? Here’s how to stay healthy onboard

Going on a cruise? Here’s how to stay healthy onboard

These are the long-term side effects of measles

Science
Mind, Body, Wonder

These are the long-term side effects of measles

These are the long-term side effects of measles

How to navigate holiday travel and avoid getting sick

Science
Mind, Body, Wonder

How to navigate holiday travel and avoid getting sick

How to navigate holiday travel and avoid getting sick

RSV preventive care has arrived. Which one is right for you?

Science
Mind, Body, Wonder

RSV preventive care has arrived. Which one is right for you?

RSV preventive care has arrived. Which one is right for you?

Now we know how COVID attacks your heart

Science
Coronavirus Coverage

Now we know how COVID attacks your heart

Now we know how COVID attacks your heart

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