Bird flu virus raises questions scientists working to answer
Tuesday, 19 May 2015, 15:16
Last update: about 10 years ago
It's been five months since the H5N2 bird flu virus was discovered in the United States, and producers have lost 21 million birds in central states alone. Yet, researchers acknowledge they still know...
Role of calcium in osteoporosis
Monday, 18 May 2015, 14:53
Last update: about 10 years ago
Anna Miggiani What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is the term which is used to describe porous bone. It is a disease in which the density and quality of bone are reduced...
Using a smartphone microscope to detect parasites in blood
Sunday, 17 May 2015, 14:59
Last update: about 10 years ago
Prick a finger and have the blood checked for parasites - by smartphone? Scientists are turning those ubiquitous phones into microscopes and other medical tools that could help fight...
Study: Vaccination against measles may have other benefits
Saturday, 16 May 2015, 14:56
Last update: about 10 years ago
A new study suggests the measles shot comes with a bonus: By preventing that disease, the vaccine may also help your body fight off other illnesses for years. It's long been known that...
Study aims to uncover why cancer plagues golden retrievers
Friday, 15 May 2015, 14:56
Last update: about 10 years ago
If a golden retriever gives birth, gets stung by a bee or sprayed by a skunk, veterinarians want to know. Scientists are studying the popular breed to find out why their lifespans have gotten...
New blood tests, liquid biopsies, may transform cancer care
Thursday, 14 May 2015, 14:55
Last update: about 10 years ago
A new type of blood test in the U.S. is starting to transform cancer treatment, sparing some patients the surgical and needle biopsies long needed to guide their care. The tests, called liquid...
German measles officially eliminated in North, South America
Wednesday, 13 May 2015, 14:53
Last update: about 10 years ago
German measles is officially gone from North and South America, the first region to rid itself of the disease, health officials announced Wednesday. Vaccines against German measles were first...
Melanoma awareness month in May
Tuesday, 12 May 2015, 12:38
Last update: about 10 years ago
The month of May being dedicated to Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness brings the risks associated with sun exposure and the link with potential skin cancers to the fore of public opinion. To support...
US lowers fluoride in water; too much causing splotchy teeth
Sunday, 10 May 2015, 15:48
Last update: about 10 years ago
The U.S. government is lowering the recommended amount of fluoride added to drinking water for the first time in more than 50 years. Some people are getting too much fluoride because it is also...