Knowing your blood type is important information that can come in handy during a medical emergency. It can also tell you more about which medical conditions you're more at risk for, such as heart ...

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By analyzing ancient DNA, scientists determined when, where and how our ancestors got sick from infectious diseases.

In a new genetic study, scientists have charted the rise of 214 human diseases across ancient Europe and Asia.

Though rare, humans can get bird flu It is rare, but infectious disease specialists say humans can contract bird flu. The disease can spread when a person has close contact with an infected animal.

WHAT WE FOUND Although rare, humans can get the H5N1 bird flu. People can get it through direct contact with infected animals, including chicken, turkey, geese and cows.

Humans can get Lyme disease through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue and a characteristic skin rash that often resembles a bulls-eye.

In fact, your blood type may be more connected to your heart health than you realize. This is what you should know about your blood type and how it could potentially connect to heart disease.

Although rare, humans can get the H5N1 bird flu. People can get it through direct contact with infected animals, including chicken, turkey, geese and cows.

WHAT WE FOUND Although rare, humans can get the H5N1 bird flu. People can get it through direct contact with infected animals, including chicken, turkey, geese and cows.