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This little-known STI is often symptomless but can lead to infertility — and it’s grown more common than gonorrhea

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This little-known STI is often symptomless but can lead to infertility — and it’s grown more common than gonorrhea

Here’s another reason to suit up in the sack. Doctors are sounding the alarm about a little-known sexually transmitted infection taking hold in the US, warning that it can cause serious long-term damage if left untreated. The problem? Most people don’t know they’re infected because it often shows no symptoms. To make matters worse, it’s … Read more

Seemingly harmless, symptomless virus may actually cause Parkinson’s disease: study

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Seemingly harmless, symptomless virus may actually cause Parkinson’s disease: study

While some cases of Parkinson’s disease are genetic, the vast majority have no known cause. Now, scientists have discovered that a virus that has flown under the radar for years might be a potential contributor to the neurodegenerative disorder. “We wanted to investigate potential environmental factors – such as viruses – that might contribute to … Read more