‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ Funds a Boon to ALS Research
2016-07-27
Money raised during the online campaign helped scientists spot gene linked to deadly nerve diseaseContinue Reading
Living Past 90 Doesn’t Doom You to Disease, Disability
2016-07-21
Study suggests life can be long and healthy, although good genes help a lotContinue Reading
Gut Bacteria May Hold Clues to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
2016-07-15
Intestinal colonies differ in CFS patients, study finds, bolstering notion the disorder isn’t a psychological problemContinue Reading
2009 Swine Flu Originated in Mexico
2016-07-01
Genetic analysis pinpoints source of the pandemic influenza that killed 17,000 peopleContinue Reading
Anthrax Vaccine Shows Promise in Monkey Trial
2016-07-01
New type of shot protected animals against deadly infectionContinue Reading
E-Cigs May Damage Cells in Mouth
2016-06-30
Findings suggest a possible increase in the risk of oral disease, researchers sayContinue Reading
Puerto Ricans’ Health Lags Behind Other Hispanics
2016-06-17
CDC report finds they have higher risk for ‘multiple chronic conditions’Continue Reading
Diabetes Doesn’t Doom Seniors to Disability
2016-06-11
Study found increase in ‘good’ years of life in recent decadesContinue Reading
Researchers Uncover Surprises About Celiac Disease
2016-05-31
Immune condition most common among people descended from the Punjab region of IndiaContinue Reading
Drug Protects Lung Function in Kids With Sickle Cell: Study
2016-05-18
But many patients don’t get hydroxyurea because of fears about ‘theoretical’ cancer risk, experts sayContinue Reading