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Most Coughs Don't Respond to Antibiotics, Study Confirms

Amoxicillin may cause more harm than good unless pneumonia is suspected, researchers say

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New report signals slowdown in the fight against malaria

During the past decade, a concerted effort by endemic countries, donors and global malaria partners led to strengthened malaria control around the world. The scale-up of malaria prevention and control interventions had the greatest impact in countries with high malaria transmission; 58% of the 1.1 million lives saved during this period were in the ten highest burden countries.

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Funding slowdown threatens to roll back progress made in combating malaria – UN report

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A mother and her baby beside an insecticide-treated bed net distributed by UNICEF.

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Mind-Controlled Prosthetic Hand Could Be Breakthrough

Woman paralyzed 13 years from neck down can now move hand without computer assistance.

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Unhealthy Snacks Tied to Colon Cancer for Those at High Risk

Study found higher rates of precancerous lesions in people with Lynch syndrome.

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New Guidelines Seek to Streamline Care for Worst Heart Attacks

Time is of the essence to avoid brain damage and save lives, experts say.

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Winter Weather, Snow Shoveling Pose Heart Risks

Expert gives tips for cold-weather heart health.

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Immune System May Not Weaken With Age: Study

Seniors' infection-fighting T cells found as strong as those of younger adults.

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Tools to Fight Infectious Diseases Rely on Public Health Programs

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Immune System May Not Weaken With Age: Study

Seniors' infection-fighting T cells found as strong as those of younger adults.

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