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CDC data shows that whooping cough cases are rising in the U.S. Experts say routine immunization is the best way to prevent ...

Babesiosis, a tickborne disease sometimes called “American malaria,” is rising sharply in the U.S., new research showed.

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The annual Small World photomicrography competition, now in its 50th year, puts life’s smallest details under the microscope.

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Allergies may not have existed before the Industrial Age, but records of these health issues are rare from ancient times.

Ever had an itchy nose or, worse, an unreachable spot on your back that drives you mad? Now imagine an itch that refuses to ...