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We Might Know What Causes Multiple Sclerosis and Have a Vaccine in the Works

Michelle — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:00:59 +0000

Multiple sclerosis (MS) has remained a medical mystery, its origins elusive despite extensive research. This chronic autoimmune disease, which affects nearly a million Americans, gradually strips away the protective covering of nerve cells, leading to muscle weakness, fatigue, and cognitive decline. Scientists have long suspected that a viral infection might play a role in triggering …

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North Alabama Teen Dies From Flu Complications, Marking State’s Second Child Death in a Week

FitFound Me — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 15:29:09 +0000

The sudden death of a second Alabama teenager from flu complications in just one week challenges the common assumption that influenza is merely a minor seasonal nuisance. This year’s virus is proving to be particularly aggressive, fueled by a mutated “super flu” variant that is sending hospitalizations skyrocketing and striking down even healthy, active young …

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