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Gardiner Democrat to challenge Rep. Golden for District 2 seat
Louis Sigel, a former Jared Golden supporter, says Maine's 2nd District congressman 'has voted with the Republicans too many ...
Meningitis: A Guide to the Different Types, Symptoms & Treatments
Meningitis can be a frightening diagnosis. Our expert guide breaks down the different types—bacterial, viral, and fungal—and ...
US is having its worst year for measles in more than three decades
The national case count reached 1,288 on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, though ...
Measles was eradicated in the U.S. 25 years ago. This week, cases reached a new high.
Measles was considered eradicated in the United States in 2000. For the first time in 25 years, cases have reached a new high ...
Fungal infections are getting harder to treat
Fungal infections are getting harder to treat as they grow more resistant to available drugs, according to research published ...
Measles Cases Hit Record High, 25 Years After U.S. Eliminated the Disease
While measles symptoms typically resolve in a few weeks, the virus can cause pneumonia, making it difficult for patients, ...
Doing This Could Reduce Risk of Dementia
Dementia remains a leading cause of disability and dependency among older adults, affecting an estimated 55 million people globally, according to the World Health Organization.
IL may boost abortion funding if federal support is cut, concerns rise
After a new federal law cut Medicaid funding for most abortion providers, Planned Parenthood of Illinois warns nearly 30,000 ...
The diseases that could return as vaccination rates decline — and why you should care
Falling vaccination rates could lead to the return of previously eliminated diseases, and many more people will be at risk of ...