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HealthNew, highly mutated COVID variants ‘Pirola’ BA.2.86 and JN.1 may cause more severe disease, new studies suggest
By Erin PraterJanuary 8, 2024
HealthHighly mutated COVID variant ‘Pirola’ JN.1 is fueling the pandemic’s second highest U.S. wave—and it’s still growing
By Erin PraterJanuary 5, 2024
Health‘Pirola’ JN.1 is the probable future of the COVID pandemic, experts warn—but you didn’t hear it from the WHO
By Erin PraterJanuary 4, 2024
By Erin PraterDecember 28, 2023
HealthJN.1—a new, highly mutated COVID variant—could cause one of the largest U.S. waves yet, experts say. When each state could see the variant peak
By Erin PraterDecember 23, 2023
HealthNearly half of the U.S. population has diabetes or prediabetes—and many have no clue. Are you among them?
By Erin PraterDecember 23, 2023
HealthJN.1, the WHO’s newest ‘variant of interest,’ has spiked COVID wastewater levels to all-time highs in some countries. What you need to know about the ‘Pirola’ offshoot
By Erin PraterDecember 20, 2023
FamilyResearchers have finally discovered the cause of morning sickness in pregnancy—and may be close to a cure
By Erin PraterDecember 16, 2023
LifeChia seeds are a superfood that could help combat world hunger and climate change, researchers say
By Erin PraterDecember 16, 2023
MindDaydreaming could amplify learning, a new study shows. Why researchers are touting the importance of ‘quiet wakefulness’
By Erin PraterDecember 13, 2023
HealthPneumonia is the No. 1 cause of hospital admission in kids and adults. Watch for these signs and symptoms
By Erin PraterDecember 7, 2023
HealthA third of women suffer long-term medical consequences after giving birth. These 9 ‘underreported’ health problems are impacting millions
By Erin PraterDecember 6, 2023
HealthWhat is ‘white lung’ pneumonia, and why is it reportedly on the rise in kids? What parents need to know
By Erin PraterDecember 6, 2023
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