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WSOC TV’s Erika Jackson met with Brittany Johnson, an assistant professor in UNC Charlotte’s biological sciences department, ...

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A seaside escape is always a popular summer activity, particularly for Fourth of July festivities, but with potentially ...

Scientists have identified a new type of protein in bacteria that could change our understanding of how these organisms ...

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A resident of Northern Arizona's Coconino County succumbed to pneumonic plague, marking the first such death since 2007.

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Medically reviewed by Sukaina Hasnie MD White spots on your tonsils are typically a sign of common bacterial or viral infections, such as tonsillitis, strep throat, or mononucleosis. White spots can ...

The NH Department of Environmental Services advises that swimming in contaminated water may cause illness. As of July 11, 3 beaches are under an advisory.