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Diagnostic Ultrasound Could "Break" Envelopes of Viruses Like SARS-CoV-2 and H1N1
Researchers successfully tested in the laboratory a physical method using high-frequency sound waves to destabilize and destroy viruses without harming human tissues.

Asthma Drug Halts Tumor Growth, Reprograms Immune Cells in Mice
Montelukast, an FDA-approved medication, showed promise in blocking a molecule tumors use to evade the immune system, paving a fast track to human clinical trials.

Rotavirus Surge in the United States: Essential Guide for Parents
A Rotavirus outbreak is concerning the community in the U.S. We offer key information to protect your children and keep them safe.

AI Predicts Melanoma Risk Up to Five Years in Advance Using Health Data
Swedish researchers developed artificial intelligence models capable of anticipating melanoma development. This technology uses routine health data to identify high-risk individuals.

Urban Birds: A Double-Edged Sword in Avian Flu's Global Spread
A recent study reveals that limited waterfowl movement in urban environments can slow the global dispersion of the H5N1 virus, yet paradoxically increases the risk of intense outbreaks in specific locations.

The Hidden Risk of Plastics: Phthalates Linked to Preterm Births and Infant Mortality
A recent study published in eClinicalMedicine suggests a possible association between exposure to phthalates, common plastic chemicals, and a significant increase in preterm births and neonatal deaths globally, including Latin America.

Alabama water utility reveals it stopped adding fluoride years ago
Birmingham residents were recently informed that their water utility discontinued fluoridation, only to discover the change actually took place years ago.