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Study Determines the Most Common Long COVID Symptoms in Youths

A new study has determined the most common long COVID symptoms in children and teens, guiding research into diagnosis and treatment.
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Shingles Increases Risk of Memory Loss

Researchers found that an episode of shingles is linked to a 20% increased risk of subjective cognitive decline, an early symptom of dementia. The study highlights the potential role of the shingles vaccine in reducing the burden of cognitive decline.
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Superbug Evolves Rapid Vancomycin Resistance, Study Reveals

Researchers found that the hospital superbug Clostridioides difficile can develop vancomycin resistance within two months. This rapid evolution threatens the effectiveness of a critical treatment.
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Researchers Create First Spatial Map of Malaria Infection in the Liver

For the first time, researchers have developed a spatiotemporal map of malaria infection in the liver, a key site for vaccine targeting.
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T Cells Determine the Effectiveness of Vaccine-Induced Immunity Against Flu

Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine found that T follicular helper cells determine the effectiveness of vaccine-induced immunity against flu.
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Bacteria Utilize Gut Bioelectricity To Find Entry Points for Infection

New research has illustrated how harmful Salmonella bacteria use gut bioelectricity to find entry points for infection.
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Cancer-Causing Virus Exploits Cellular “Doorway”

A new study could lead to novel treatments for a deadly cancer caused by a herpesvirus. The study found that a protein called Kv1.3 acts as a crucial 'doorway' allowing Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) to replicate and spread.
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Early Antibiotic Use in Infants Leads to Lifelong Allergies

Researchers found that depleting gut bacteria in newborns through antibiotics leads to lifelong allergies. This discovery opens doors to potential new treatments targeting allergies at their source.
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Origin of Scavenger Cells in the Eye Offers New Hope for Diabetic Retinopathy Treatments

New research shows that scavenger cells in the eye develop as early as the embryonic stage, providing new insights into retinopathies.
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Eating More Protein and Fiber (While Still Limiting Calories) Can Lead to Weight-Loss Success

Participants on a self-directed dietary education program who had the greatest success at losing weight across a 25-month period consumed greater amounts of protein and fiber, a study found.
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