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This rare bacterial infection triggers pus-filled sores in the lungs and brain
By Emily Cooke published
Nocardiosis is a rare bacterial infection that attacks the lungs, skin and brain.

Best workout equipment for home gyms 2025: Exercise in the comfort of your home
By Sam Hopes last updated
Buying Guide Set up your home gym with the best workout equipment for home.

How do smart scales measure body composition, and how accurate are they?
By Anna Gora published
References Smart scales track changes in your muscle mass, body fat percentage and other health metrics — but how do they work?

Your brain starts eating itself during a marathon, study finds
By RJ Mackenzie published
Under extreme metabolic conditions, like a marathon, the brain may turn to cellular fat stores to maintain function, according to a new study.

Morento MR5866 smart air purifier review
By Anna Gora published
Reviews It is one of Amazon's bestsellers, but is it worth investing in?

Best fitness trackers 2025: Measure steps, sleep, calories and more
By Andrew Williams, Anna Gora last updated
Buying Guide These are the best fitness trackers you can buy in every category, from Amazfit Balance and Garmin Fenix 8 to TicWatch Atlas

Diagnostic dilemma: A man's deadly infection was triggered by a probiotic supplement
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A man with a complex medical history ended up with a rare bacterial infection after taking probiotics in the hospital.

In 'extremely rare' case, Michigan resident dies from rabies after receiving transplanted kidney carrying the virus
By Jess Thomson published
A Michigan resident has died from rabies following a kidney transplant at a hospital in Ohio. Investigations show that the donor had the virus when they died.
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