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How to prevent (and recover from) norovirus, the stomach bug that’s surging
Most commonly known as stomach flu, norovirus is a highly contagious virus that generally spreads hand to mouth 12 to 36 hours after exposure. Learn how norovirus is contracted — and how to stay safe.

AI helps find promising therapeutic target for rare salivary gland cancer
Researchers have uncovered a promising therapeutic target for adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC), a rare cancer of the salivary glands with few treatment options. The study found that blocking the activity of protein arginine methyl transferase 5 (PRMT5) is a potential treatment strategy against ACC.

Chemo-immunotherapy approach shows potential benefit in patients with advanced HPV-negative head and neck cancer
Chemotherapy and immunotherapy followed by de-escalated chemoradiation showed increased survival and reduced side effects in aggressive head and neck cancers that are not associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, according to a new study.

Do kids need milk?
Pediatricians reveal that while kids do need nutrients like calcium and vitamin D that can be found in cow's milk, there are other dietary sources — and it’s possible to have too much of a good thing.