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Health

Stainless steel faucets may up risk of legionnaires' disease

Over time, rust from pipes can degrade the protective coating on stainless steel fixtures, which may raise the risk of contracting legionnaires’ disease at home

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IBM microbiome

Technology

IBM to investigate role of microbiome in autoimmune disorders

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Lyme-disease carrying tick

Health

Speedy test for Lyme disease could help us treat it in time

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Life

'Three parent' technique must not be marketed in US, says FDA

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rabid dog

Health

Eradicating rabies: Why man's best friend holds the key

Features

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Humans

First results from US CRISPR gene editing on human embryos

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lonely

Health

Everyone gets lonely. We must admit it or bear the consequences

Leader

AR glasses

Health

Augmented reality glasses seek to keep speech in sight

Regulars

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Health

Diseases are global, so it's time for global emergency response

Analysis

Colourful bacteria

Life

Gene tweak in gut bacteria could turn faeces blue if you’re ill

Giving bacteria genes to make them change colour when mice have gut disorders turns mouse droppings blue in lab tests. It could theoretically work in humans

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Health

Number of hepatitis C infections in US at 15-year high

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Health

Memo to whoever lands the world's top health job – do this first

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Health

Ebola once again on the prowl as emergency teams stand ready

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Health

First timeline of a cancer tracks tumours from origin to spread

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