No denying Nadal Jul 5, 2008
He started the season off with what they call glandular fever on this side of the pond that would be mononucleosis or the kissing disease to Americans. While I can see that Federer is doing better of late, I believe hes still not in perfect health and that is to at least some degree impacting his results. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Comeback kid May 22, 2008
One bad case of the kissing disease. I got mono on a backpacking trip right before soccer tryouts started, Maes said. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
CHOOSING SIDES: Who is the most underappreciated athlete? Roger Federer (354) May 18, 2008
Yes, turns out the dreaded kissing disease that conks most people out to the point that they lay around all day watching "Meerkat Manor," is barely enough to keep Federer from reaching the finals of a Grand Slam event. He is, in short, a machine; nearly as unstoppable as Bo Jackson in Tecmo Bowl. (North County Times)
Kiss and tell Dec 12, 2007
Super Truth Is that relation to the kissing disease mono. By Beautiful. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
The Art Of Shopping Dec 10, 2007
"We have the kissing disease, we have the salmonella, which of course is a wonderful item, and this is fun, this is the common cold," Papp said. "One of these small germs will run $7.99. A lot of the gifts that we have make people think, 'That's the whole idea of coming to the museum.'". (CBS News)
Kissing disease spreads Oct 4, 2007
Mononucleosis, the infamous kissing disease, has taken its toll on the UTC campus, according to officials. This contagious virus, more commonly known as mono, has been reported in more than 20 cases on campus this fall, Chris Smith, director of the Student Health Center, said. (The University Echo, TN)
O'Brien's Braves blog Aug 17, 2007
Rather, the void can be found in the front office, where the monument of masculinity that is General Manager North (Im as thin as the straw that stirs the drink) Johnson has been knocked out of commission by mononucleosis, that most frustrating of afflictions also known as the kissing disease. Oh, the humanity. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Epstein-Barr virus Jul 16, 2007
the first Virus to be Associated with a human cancer. Anthony Epstein and Yvonne Barr discovered their eponymous virus in the 1960s when examining tumour material sent from lymphoma patients by Denis Burkitt. (Suite101.com)
Weekly Checkup: Mononucleosis Jun 21, 2007
Mono, also known as the kissing disease, has become an ominous shadow lurking over college students. It is a viral illness that is transferred through saliva. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Notes From The OC: Daughter Sick With Mononucleosis? Apr 21, 2007
How do I explain to a 13-year old she is suffering from something we affectionately call "the kissing disease". OK, maybe I am kidding myself but I doubt there's a boy around, or my reporter antennae would have noticed him by now. (NBC4.tv, CA)
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PS. Am I the only one who finds it ironic that Mono is also a painful kissing disease. Hmmm. (NewsForge)
What's Going Around ~ Fourth Week in March Mar 29, 2007
In Irondequoit, Dr. Mike Holmes of Portland Pediatrics is seeing an unusually high amount of kids coming in with mononeucelosis, also called "mono" or "the kissing disease." He's also seeing spring allergies and a stomach bug going around. What's Going Around is the way we let you know what illnesses are out there; your doctor or health care provider can give you the best method of treatment. (WOKR13 Rochester)
'Kissing disease' keeps infecting students Mar 6, 2007
Kissing disease' keeps infecting students ... Kissing disease' keeps infecting students By Christi Brua For The Collegian ... The "kissing disease" is spreading its love around campus. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Zoology 101: Sober Fratting Mar 5, 2007
The Dartmouth Online. Monday, March 5, 2007. (The Dartmouth Online, NH)
Take Fatigue Seriously, Says Researcher Feb 3, 2007
Instead of dismissing grumblings about being tired or exhausted, people should take these complaints seriously before they lead to a worsened health state or even death, says a University of Alberta researcher investigating fatigue. Dr. Karin Olson, a U of A professor from the Faculty of Nursing, argues that there are differences between tiredness, fatigue and exhaustion and that recognizing those distinctions will help health-care workers create better treatment plans for their patients. (Science Daily)
Exelby glad to return to fray Jan 11, 2007
It's known as the kissing disease, but Exelby swears that's not how he got it. But there was no denying it, mono was exactly what he had. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Gene Chip Discovery May Lead To Individualized Treatment For 5 Hereditary Liver Diseases Dec 23, 2006
Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center have developed the first gene chip to use in the early diagnosis of at least five hereditary liver diseases, to detect genetic causes of jaundice in children and adults, and potentially to lead to personalized treatment options. The chip, termed the "jaundice chip," is nearly 100 percent effective in the detection of the most common mutations in children with inherited causes of jaundice, according to a new Cincinnati Children's study... (Science Daily)
Breast-feeding Overcomes A Genetic Tendency Toward Ear Infections, Scientists Discover Dec 10, 2006
-- Infectious mononucleosis (also known in North America as mono, the kissing disease, or Pfeiffer's disease, and more commonly known as glandular fever in other English-speaking countries) is a disease. . (Science Daily)
Gift Ideas: 12 Great Toys For Grown-Ups Dec 2, 2006
Some microbes offered are: plague, kissing disease, clap, mad cow disease, flu, common cold, bad breath, flesh eating disease, acne, head lice, syphilis, Ebola and more. News And Resources. (WNBC.com, NY)
Voice lessons for writers Nov 29, 2006
There was, however, an informational story -- not a column -- in the same issue about mononucleosis, the so-called kissing disease. The author selected two too cutesy writing phrases which tainted an overall good effort. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Prying questions into love life Nov 29, 2006
Otherwise known as the kissing disease ... The virus is typically transmitted from asymptomatic individuals through blood or saliva (hence the kissing disease ), or by sharing a drink with friends/family, eating utensils, being coughed on, or being in close proximity of an infected person. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Kiss and tell me everything Nov 28, 2006
Otherwise known as the kissing disease. Ironic, since all it means is that I WON T be doing much kissing for a while. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Mo' mono, mo' problems Nov 13, 2006
To lower the risk for contracting the "kissing disease," as mono is sometimes called, Trundle suggests the typical illness prevention protocol of hand washing, not sharing eating utensils and not drinking after others. He added that because mono is only spread by salivary contact, it is not highly contagious. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Stop Sex Infections the Smart Way Oct 28, 2006
Probably myself, but they don't call it "the kissing disease" for nothing. Not once did I feel even the slightest twinge of embarrassment about picking up germs through sex. (Wired News)
FELPER: Successfully sustaining Senioritis Sep 19, 2006
It is a disease that does not have the cute connation of the "Kissing Disease," but is not as socially crippling as the ones they give you penicillin for at the campus clinic. The disease is Senioritis. (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)
Fine Conditioning Evident in First Practice Aug 5, 2006
Wide receiver has had mononucleosis (aka the kissing disease) since the last week of summer school, and will be out two weeks. We still brought him to camp, because its important that he goes to the receivers meetings and learns, said Koetter. (DevilsDigest.com)
Sex May Increase Risk of Mono Virus Aug 5, 2006
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Though mononucleosis is known as the "kissing disease," sexual intercourse may increase the odds of contracting the virus, a UK study suggests. The findings, say researchers, could have implications for the vaccines now being tested against Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), the cause of mono. (MEDLINEplus)
Senators rope Mavs Jul 13, 2006
But the coach knows he can t always blame the players for their injuries or illnesses, especially in Buddy s recent bat with the kissing disease. I blame the girlfriend. (Helena Independent Record)
HARRIS:One low-risk way toboost your pitching staff May 30, 2006
Casey Kotchman will have to stay down with his kissing disease. Dallas McPherson will have to stay cold. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Chronic fatigue brain injury link Mar 6, 2006
Epstein-Barr virus causes glandular fever, sometimes known as "the kissing disease". Symptoms include fever, sore throat, tiredness, and swollen lymph glands. (BBC News -- Health)
Waking A Sleeping Virus: Taking Aim At One Of Mankind's Most Common Diseases Feb 21, 2006
One result is the disease infectious mononucleosis called the "kissing disease" because EBV is transmitted in saliva whose symptoms resemble that of a cold. But in rare cases activation of the virus also leads to EBV associated cancers, especially in people with immune deficiencies. (Science Daily)
Kissing many 'risks meningitis' Feb 10, 2006
Having had the Epstein-Barr virus - itself called the 'kissing disease' - is a factor, as is having an upper respiratory tract infection. Being a student also appeared to increase risk. (BBC News -- UK)
