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The bacteria Legionella can survive in water systems for years and can cause acute and chronic illness: In 2014-15, it was blamed for at least 12 deaths in the Flint water crisis in Michigan, and as ...

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Scratching isn’t just a bad habit — it’s an immune defense mechanism. While it fuels inflammation, it also helps fight ...

As a parent, you may occasionally wonder how your sweet child can have such bad breath, but bad breath in kids happens! As ...

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New research uncovers the dual nature of scratching an itch; although it can worsen skin inflammation, it can also boost ...

You cannot get Lyme disease if you come into contact with someone’s sneeze, cough, or blood. Learn when it is contagious and ...