Diseases
New Bombali Ebola Virus Found in Bats
Bombali is not a portmanteau of Bombay and Bali; it is a novel virus in bats in Sierra Leone.
Anti-vaxx fears fuel measles outbreak in Europe — with 37 fatalities already
We're all in this together -- we can't let the diseases win.
Parkinson’s disease might soon be diagnosed with a simple eye test
There is no cure for the disease but diagnosing and treating it early can mean the world to a patient.
Cannabis does reduce intestinal inflammation, and now we know why
Researchers hope the findings lead to a new class of drugs to help treat bowel diseases.
Blue light from smartphones or laptops may be slowly making us blind
Be careful with your screen time. 'Night mode' is definitely a must.
Obesity May Also Increase Flu Spread, Not Just Flu Severity
A new study suggests obesity may play an important role in flu transmission.
Human activity is causing cancer in many species of wildlife — and this effect is greatly underestimated
Humans a bringing about cancer to a staggering amount of wild species.
GMO rice may hold the key to fighting HIV on the cheap
The grains can be made into a paste containing anti-HIV proteins.
Norovirus outbreak strikes in Maine, but it’s likely under control
We'll likely see more such outbreaks in the recent future, researchers warn.
Bill Gates and other philantropists invest $30 million to boost early Alzheimer’s detection
A much needed boost in the research of early-stage Alzheimer's.
3 out of 4 black adults have cardiovascular problems by the age of 55
The best thing to do is to stick to a healthy diet and be physically active.
Air pollution seems to promote diabetes — even at officially ‘safe’ pollution levels
Don't breathe too hard.
Indiana’s health officials warn of West Nile virus spotted in mosquitoes in Elkhart, Carroll County
There's no need to panic, no human cases have yet been reported.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak is likely over, official confirmation to come in 21 days
"The most challenging and complex outbreak the country has ever had to face" is now over.
Denying cancer cells one key amino acid might destroy treatment-resistant tumors
Attack the enemy where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.
What Makes Bats The Perfect Hosts For So Many Viruses?
Bats can maintain just enough defenses against illness without triggering the immune systems from going into overdrive
The first case of chronic wasting disease suspected in Jackson County
Although the case was not yet confirmed, deer farms in the area have already been notified to take extra precautions.