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In Rare Cases, Measles Mutates in Brain and Kills

TUESDAY, Dec. 26, 2023 – Measles is incredibly contagious, and outbreaks are more common now as people decide against vaccinating their kids. Now, a case involving a rare but fatal brain disease...

Rat-Borne Parasite That Can Cause Brain Disease Spreading in Southern U.S.

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 – Brown rats found and analyzed near Atlanta now carry rat lungworm, researchers report. It's a parasite that can trigger a dangerous brain encephalitis in both people and...

First Female Athlete to Receive Diagnosis of CTE

WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2023 – Heather Anderson, a star Australian rules football player who died last November, is the first female professional athlete to be diagnosed with chronic traumatic...

Australian Footballer Is First Female Athlete to Receive Diagnosis of CTE

WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2023 – Heather Anderson, a star Australian rules football player who died last November, is the first female professional athlete to be diagnosed with chronic traumatic...

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