Some viruses prefer mosquitoes to humans, but people get sick anyway. A virologist and entomologist explain why
Humans have an exceptional ability to deal with viruses. In most cases, your immune system is able to fight an infection. On ...
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Is Lyme Disease Contagious From Person to Person?
Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD Lyme disease is spread through a tick bite. Lyme disease is not contagious or ...
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It's tough to resist scratching an itch — and evolution may be to blame
A new study conducted in mice suggests that, although it's not all good, our urge to scratch at itchy skin may have an ...
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Is there a benefit to scratching that itch? Yes and no, says new study
The itch from bug bites, rashes, and other skin conditions can sometimes be so overpowering that it feels impossible to avoid ...
The 7 common conditions you don’t need to see a GP about – as pharmacy service could free up 40 million appointments
STRUGGLING to nab an appointment with your GP to get your earache or sore throat seen too? No need to wait till a slot opens up – you can beat the queue and get those and five more ...