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Despite their frequency, many people misunderstand what a fever means, when it’s dangerous and how best to manage it. Here’s what to know.

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In the aftermath of global health crises, new research has shed light on the troubling neurological effects of severe infections. Groundbreaking studies reveal structural damage within one of the body ...

More than half of us are carriers of chronic herpesvirus infections. But even though the herpesvirus can infect our nerve cells, it rarely causes serious infection of the brain. Researchers from ...

Researchers at Umeå University have identified a key molecular player that helps bacteria survive the hostile environment ...

Antidepressants like Prozac are widely used to treat mental health conditions, but recent research suggests they may have another surprising benefit—helping the body fight infections and prevent ...