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Nine misconceptions about herpes

The number of people with the common cold core, usually present on and around the lips, tends to increase as temperatures drop outside. Indeed, oral herpes is quite common. There is no air of mystery about it. However, an average patient does not seem to be very knowledgeable about the disease.

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Microbes start immune response by sneaking inside cells

New insights could lead to better vaccines, treatments for rheumatoid arthritis, study suggests

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New Life Forms to Eradicate Cancer Affecting Women

Instead of using theusual cancer-fighting modalities, surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation,researchers from a drug development company called Advaxis, have embarked on a novel approach to fighting cancer: Engaging the immune system to
attack cancer in the same the way it would a flu vaccine, by creating new
life forms.

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