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A pensioner caught potentially deadly Legionnaires’ disease from swimming in a lake. People who take part in open water ...

Directorate of Public Health advises on Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) prevention, detection, and treatment amid rising cases nationwide.

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The flu sets in quickly, typically within two or three days after exposure, unlike the common cold, which has a more gradual ...

Following an admission to the authors’ centre with severe anaemia, duodenal biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of Whipple’s ...

In light of Pope Francis’ pneumonia diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious ...

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British GP Dr Ahmed says that cyclical vomiting syndrome is 'another under-recognised condition', and acknowledges the ...