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The impact of timely respiratory diagnosis in decentralized care settings As hospitals and health systems across the nation gear up for another potentially unpredictable respiratory season, the ...

Taking a COVID-19 test at home seems simple enough: If you get a line, you're positive for the coronavirus. But what if your results aren't so obvious? For instance, if you only get a very faint line ...

Carrying a reusable water bottle is smart. It saves money. It cuts down on single-use plastic. It keeps you hydrated. But there's a catch.

The CDC recommends that everyone ages six months and older, with rare exceptions, should receive the updated flu vaccine, ...

Julia is the associate news editor for Health, where she edits and publishes news articles on trending health and wellness topics. Her work has been featured in The Heights, an independent student ...

With more than 50 staff members and 15 offered specialities, the new Elkins Corridor Medical Center is setting its sights on ...

With more than 50 staff members and 15 offered specialities, the new Elkins Corridor Medical Center is setting its sights on ...

New Delhi: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, have developed an innovative and affordable microfluidic device that can rapidly determine whether bacteria are resistant or ...

In the span of seven days from last Sunday through this past Saturday, there were three high-profile spitting incidents — all ...