Norovirus and food poisoning can look identical – here's what sets them apart and when to seek help

Norovirus and food poisoning can look similar. Here’s how to tell the difference, when to seek treatment, and which symptoms ...
The Lancet

Understanding Buruli ulcer

While researchers gain new insights into the transmission of Buruli ulcer in Australia, public health specialists in Africa are working to engage traditional healers. Sophie Cousins reports.

Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi urges routine testing, early detection after cervical cancer diagnosis. Is an HPV test better than a Pap smear for screening?

Gynecologist Dr. Kim Alexander explains the benefits of HPV testing and midlife vaccination against the virus.

Inside the state lab guiding North Carolina's measles response

With at least 23 measles cases reported in North Carolina since December, critical public health decisions begin inside the ...

The Benefits and Drawbacks of At-Home STI Testing

You can get at-home medical tests for everything from Covid-19 to drug testing to hormone levels or food sensitivities. You can examine your gut, your blood, or even your DNA. At-home STI tests use ...
Healio

FDA-cleared GI test detects ‘most likely causes’ of diarrheal syndromes

The FDA has cleared a multiplex polymerase chain reaction test designed to detect 11 clinically relevant gastrointestinal pathogens from a single stool sample.The Xpert GI Panel (Cepheid) can identify ...
Utah Public Radio

Using saliva to detect disease holds promise, but it's not perfected yet

Easier than a blood test, saliva tests have the potential to detect cavities, infections and even cancer. But a lack of ...