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Los Angeles County health officials confirmed the first rabid raccoon in more than 50 years, prompting warnings after four people and a dog were potentially exposed.

New research shows sugar intake during antibiotic treatment increases harmful bacteria in cancer patients. Reducing sweets may protect the gut microbiome.

Scientists have identified the P2X7 receptor as a key driver of brain inflammation. Blocking this target significantly reduced inflammatory responses in human tissue samples.

UCSF researchers successfully used a dual-particle system to reprogram immune cells directly inside the body, showing promise against leukemia and solid tumors.

The World Health Organization has issued new guidelines advising against the use of obesity drugs for children under 10, prioritizing lifestyle changes over medication.

Researchers found that enzymes breaking down bacterial signals can shift dental plaque toward healthier bacteria, offering a new approach to gum disease treatment.

A 28-year-old lab technician died in Irkutsk, sparking debate over whether the cause was plague or pneumonia as experts demand full transparency.

New ONS figures show 1.1 million people in Great Britain who never smoked now vape, a sharp rise that has prompted health experts to call for stronger protections.

An unusual early flu season in the West is prompting health officials to adjust vaccination timing due to a new viral variant.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Monday as confirmed measles cases surge to 108, prompting expanded vaccine access in rural areas.