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Is stomach ‘flu’ really the flu?

January 16, 2019

More accurately called gastroenteritis, contagious stomach illness is most often caused by two viruses, rotavirus or norovirus.

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Dental hygiene may be key for lupus

November 29, 2018

OMRF scientists have found a link between gum disease and lupus, an autoimmune disease.

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Protect yourself from the summer sun

May 31, 2018

As bad as the instant regret can be from a sunburn, the long-term effects pose the most substantial threat.

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