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JN.1 takes over as the most prevalent COVID-19 variant. Here's what you need to know
JN.1 takes over as the most prevalent COVID-19 variant. Here's what you need to knowA new, fast-spreading variant of COVID-19 is sweeping across the nation, making it the most widely circulating iteration of the virus in the U.S. and around the world, accRead more »
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What to do to keep from getting the flu again?
With the ongoing flu season, China is experiencing a significant rise in influenza B (also known as '乙流' in Chinese) cases, accounting for about 40% of new outpatient visits. Influenza B, a viral infection and one of the two main types of influenza, is leRead more »
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Knowing & Controlling Norovirus Outbreaks
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis, commonly known as the "winter vomiting bug." It spreads rapidly and is a leading cause of gastrointestinal illness outbreaks in various settings, such as schools, cruise ships, and nursinRead more »
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Flu A vs Flu B: What Are the Differences?
There are four types of influenza viruses, designated A, B, C, and D, but the most common in humans are A and B. Though the two have similar symptoms and are treated in the same way, there are differences between them, including how serious they can becomRead more »
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What's the difference: HIV&HPV?
HPV and HIV are both sexually transmitted infections caused by viruses. However, they are two different conditions. The viruses that cause HPV infections are different from the virus that causes HIV infection. The symptoms, diagnosis and treatmentfor HIVRead more »
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What is a Drug Test?
What is a Drug Test? A drug test looks for signs of one or more illegal or prescription drugs in a sample of your urine (pee), blood, saliva (spit), hair, or sweat. The purpose of a drug test is to look for drug use and misuse, which includes: Using any iRead more »
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How to do an At Home STD Test
How to do an At Home STD TestWhen you need sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing, confidentiality and security are of the highest concern. Fortunately, with advanced technology, testing for STDs is possible right in the privacy and comfort of your owRead more »
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When should you drug test your employees?
When should you drug test your employees?Drug testing is important at the time of hire so you can prevent yourself from letting illegal drug users into your workplace. That’s especially important for industries such as healthcare, construction, transportaRead more »
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Prevention of cervical cancer begins with HPV testing.
HPV is the most common STI. There were about 43 million HPV infections in 2018, many among people in their late teens and early 20s. There are many different types of HPV. Some types can cause health problems, including genital warts and cancers. But therRead more »
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Mycoplasma pneumoniae is spreading globally. Are symptoms similar and difficult to determine?
Mycoplasma pneumoniae is the smallest microorganism known to exist independently in the world, located between bacteria and viruses. Mycoplasma pneumoniae is an important pathogen that causes respiratory infections. In addition to symptoms of acute respirRead more »
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The epidemic cannot be eradicated in the next three years, with a total of over ten million confirmed cases in 16 countries!
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the world has been struggling with the virus. On August 3, 2023, the cumulative number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the world will exceed 670 million, accounting for 69.9% of the global total, highlighting the seriousnRead more »
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Is there an ideal time of day to take a pregnancy test?
Regardless of whether one is hoping for a positive or negative pregnancy test result, they want the correct result.Timing is key for getting the most accurate pregnancy test result. So let’s answer an important question thousands of women have googled: isRead more »
