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Ticks in NYC are a thing we have to deal with now.

From COVID-19 vaccines to Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine, using mRNA as medicine has shown promise. But before mRNA drugs can go beyond vaccines, researchers need to identify the right diseases to treat.

Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.

Tularemia is a rare bacterial illness commonly spread by ticks or deer flies.

Genomic language model has huge potential to redesign organisms such as bacteria

Health officials say vaccinated persons are likely protected.

A new study, published in Neurology Open Access, shows an association between three common vascular risk factors and the amount of dementia-free time people experience after age 55. The study hints that dementia is not inevitable and that addressing some modi…

This mutation helps them naturally stay lean and drastically decreased their risk for a slew of conditions, including heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

David Owori, the captain of SC Villa, was rushed to the hospital after being left unconscious following a brutal attack outside his home in Kampala, but sadly passed away

The first mRNA-based flu shot to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration will be ready for the upcoming flu season. Moderna, the vaccine's maker

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Moderna's new flu vaccine, mFLUSIVA, is approved for all adults ages 50 and up.

Florida again ranks among states with the most leprosy cases. Here's what the latest numbers show.

If you’re looking to maximize the cancer-fighting compounds in broccoli, dietitians agree that steamed broccoli is best.

Do statins lower blood pressure? A cardiologist explains the link, when this side effect can be a good thing and when too-low readings can be a red flag

Claire Danes admitted she felt “shame” when she fell pregnant with her third child at 44, stating: “I was so old when that happened. I didn't think it was possible.”

Claire Danes admitted she felt “shame” when she fell pregnant with her third child at 44, stating: “I was so old when that happened. I didn't think it was po...

Study suggests they act as a hub and “send signals” to help other organs run healthily, but the picture for human mothers depends on when they have children

A new Australian study has found that feeding zoo-housed lions whole-animal carcasses on a feast-and-fast schedule encourages behaviors more closely aligned with those seen in the wild.

Study of mitochondria suggests new treatment strategy for Alzheimer’s and other diseases

New reported cases of Ebola are outpacing the response capabilities from international health partners, a top World Health Organization (WHO) official said this week. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the “outbreak is spreading faster than…