Goal is to distinguish between bacterial, viral illness, researchers say read on >
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Fast Action Can Prevent Sepsis Death: CDC
Know the signs of extreme response to infection, consider it a ‘medical emergency’ read on >
Scans Show Range of Zika-Linked Infant Brain Defects
Images of the brains of Brazilian newborns and fetuses suggest the virus affects multiple sites read on >
Average Lifespan Longer for Twins
And, identical twins tend to outlive fraternal twins, study shows read on >
Young Football Players Tackle Greatest Concussion Risk at Practice
But experts disagree about whether certain collision drills should be curtailed read on >
‘Bagpipe’ Lung Infection Kills Piper
Mold, fungi can collect in wind instruments, researchers explained read on >
Climate Change May Prolong Smog Season in Southeast U.S.
Air quality is becoming more sensitive to the effects of extreme weather, new study finds read on >
Mouse Study Suggests Antibiotics in Kids Might Help Spur Type 1 Diabetes
Whether link applies to humans isn’t clear, researchers say read on >
Teen Student-Athletes Often Unfit, Overweight
Philadelphia study found 15 percent who underwent physical exams also had high blood pressure read on >
Food, Even Water Can Spoil When the Power Goes Out
A few precautions will help prevent contamination that can make you sick, CDC says read on >