immunology

A Common Stomach Bug May Help Cause Crohn’s Disease, Study Suggests

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A Common Stomach Bug May Help Cause Crohn’s Disease, Study Suggests

An illustration of norovirus particles. Illustration: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) A nasty but short-lasting stomach bug may have lingering consequences for an unlucky few. Researchers have found evidence in mice and human cells that norovirus infection can trigger Crohn’s disease in people already genetically predisposed to it. The findings may also help scientists one day find better … Read more

New, Omicron-specific COVID-19 booster shot now available at local providers, according to Kenosha County health official

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New, Omicron-specific COVID-19 booster shot now available at local providers, according to Kenosha County health official

KENOSHA NEWS STAFF The new, Omicron-specific COVID-19 booster shot is now available at local providers, and people ages 12 and up are encouraged receive it, according to Kenosha County Board of Health President Dr. Diane Gerlach. Gerlach said Thursday the updated shot, known as the bivalent booster, can help restore protection from COVID-19 that has … Read more