Jurassic Fossil Shows Mammal-Like Throat Evolved Far Earlier Than Thought
Megacauda sungei, a furry, otter-size mammaliaform that lived in what is now Inner Mongolia, China, some 165 million…
Woman had chemo, parts of her throat and stomach removed unnecessarily after under-pressure Awanui Labs got cancer diagnosis wrong
That discovery triggered a review of the original biopsy and ultimately revealed the diagnosis had been wrong. In…
Researchers discover a biological barrier that limits mucosal vaccine immunity
A consistent biological barrier that stops the immune system from making the antibodies most needed to protect the…
Simple probiotic may treat acid reflux and prevent cancer
Patients with acid reflux, which occurs when stomach acid pushes up into the esophagus, know the symptoms all…
What viruses are going around New Zealand at the moment – and how to tell which one you have
Jeffries says surveillance is detecting flu, the SARS-CoV2 Covid virus, common cold viruses rhinovirus and adenovirus, and RSV.…
Mandated cCMV screening improves early identification of infant hearing loss
A new retrospective cohort study examining the impact of Minnesota’s first-in-the-nation mandated universal newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus…
Nasal COVID vaccine boost increases IgA responses linked to variant neutralisation
A novel nasal booster approach may help close the gap between systemic vaccination and infection-blocking mucosal immunity, offering…
Nasal spray sold nationwide recalled. See impacted products.
Something you bought was just recalled. What does that mean? What happens when something you purchase is recalled?…
Walgreens nasal spray recalled over bacteria contamination
Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story included a video, which has been removed, that incorrectly…
New Cochrane reviews confirm the effectiveness of HPV vaccines in preventing cervical cancer
Two new Cochrane reviews show strong and consistent evidence that HPV vaccines are effective in preventing cervical cancer…
Genetic testing guides personalized radiation patients with HPV-positive throat cancer
Genetic testing can identify patients with HPV-positive throat cancer who may benefit from lower radiation doses, according to…