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Bubonic plague threatening western wildlife
The effects of bubonic, or black plague on wildlife may be underestimated, according to research published today.
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Multiple sclerosis and vitamin D deficiency
A new study suggests pregnant mothers' lower production of vitamin D during winter months is the reason many spring babies go on to develop MS.
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New study: Overweight adults over 70 live longer on average
A study of approximately 10,000 adults aged over 70 years shows overweight individuals are less likely to die over a ten year period than are adults of normal weight.
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Dust bunnies - A new study reveals their source
Where do dust bunnies come from? Mostly from outside your house-- and despite their friendly name, they're often laden with toxins.
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Continuing racial differences in HIV prevalence in the US
A new study says that in the U.S. HIV AIDS is still ten times as prevalent among blacks as among whites and that social segregation is one of several factors maintaining the difference. Read on >>
Six more obesity genes identified
Six new obesity genes have been identified in a study of more than 90,000 people.
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Hepatitis C: New Therapy?
The best way to treat hepatitis C virus (HCV) may be combination therapies like those used for HIV patients, say researchers from the University of Leeds. Read on >>
Venomous brown recluse spiders feel cozy in your closet
As cold weather creeps in, so do brown recluse spiders. True to its name, the brown recluse is a shy spider looking for a cozy home. Drawn to clutter, closets, and other storage environments, these spiders actually want to stay away from humans. But, if you don't watch out, you might find yourself sharing your home with this dangerously venomous spider.
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Effects of premature birth: 1,000,000 infant deaths a year
Due to the effects of premature birth, more than one million infants die each year, according to the just released white paper, The Global and Regional Toll of Preterm Birth. Read on >>
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VHSV: Virulent fish virus found for first time in Lake Superior
For the first time, the presence of an exceptionally virulent fish virus (viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus or VHSV) has been identified in fish from Lake Superior by researchers at the Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and confirmed by scientists at the USGS Western Fisheries Research Center in Seattle.
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Magnetic Nanoparticles - A bright future in medicine
Whether it's magnetic nanoparticles (mNPs) commanding an army of white blood cells to invade a deadly tumor's territory, or their use to target specific nerve channels and induce a heartbeat, mNPs have come a long way in the last decade.
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Reefer Madness - Not! - Study says pot won't drive you nuts
The reefer madness hypothesis has had a setback -- A new study has shown you would have to stop thousands of marijuana users in order to prevent a single case of schizophrenia.
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Flowers Aid Post-op Recovery
We've always believed that flowers make people happy. Now, scientific research has confirmed the beneficial effects of plants and flowers for patients recovering from surgery. Read on >>
H1N1 virus: Results of an early U.S. study
An early outbreak of flu among cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy this summer gave investigators an opportunity to find out about more about the H1N1 virus. Read on >>
Obesity gene makes kids eat more
An obesity gene variant, present in 63% of the population, makes children eat an average of one hundred extra calories per meal, says a new study. Read on >>
A cure for AIDS?
The apparent success of a case in which German doctors cured a man of AIDS using a bone marrow transplant comes as no surprise to Gerhard Bauer, a UC Davis stem cell researcher. Read on >>
Eradicating the tapeworm: A vaccine is now available.
A highly effective vaccine developed by researchers at the University of Melbourne may eventually eradicate the tapeworm. The vaccines, which target pigs, have been delivered to Peru, and will likely soon be commercially available. Read on >>
Diseases carried by rats.
A partial listing of diseases rats carry and transmit to human beings. Read on >>
Diseases carried by mice.
A partial listing of diseases mice carry and transmit to human beings. Read on >>
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