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Coronavirus or influenza? Bacteria or fungi? Experts share where the next pandemic could come from.
Yahoo Life asked several experts for their take on where the next pandemic could come from. Here’s what they said.
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Virginia is experiencing a statewide outbreak of meningococcal disease. Do I need to worry?
Meningococcal disease spreads when people cough, kiss or share personal items like toothbrushes.
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Ice cream cups are recalled due to possible listeria outbreak. Here's what you need to know.
Listeria can thrive under refrigeration, making it a concern with frozen foods.
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What are the signs of a bacterial infection? Experts explain.
Certain bacterial infections can be serious and in some cases, life-threatening, say experts.
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What parents need to know about shigella — an antibiotic-resistant bacteria affecting children under 5
A shigella infection can cause bloody diarrhea, fever and stomach pain, among other symptoms, making this an illness no one wants to have.
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Women get UTIs up to 30 times more often than men — here's why
The reason why women get significantly more UTIs than men has a lot to do with their anatomy.
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What is ureaplasma? What you need to know about the bacteria linked to infertility.
Ureaplasma, a form of bacteria, may impact one's fertility. Here's what you need to know.
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