"The parties on measles" are a "terrible idea", warn experts

[ad_1] Public health officials warned parents not to be fooled by claims that they deliberately expose their children to the measles virus during what is known as the "measles festival". a safe alternative to MMR vaccine. Dr. Herminia Palacio, Deputy Mayor of Health and Social Services of New York City, made this call at a … Read more

Melting glaciers could trigger nuclear fallout trapped in ice

[ad_1] The fallout from humanity's nuclear heritage is locked in glaciers around the world. Scientists are now worried about the possibility that it is infiltrating into the environment, as climate change is causing the melting of Arctic ice. This apocalyptic scenario was studied by an international team of scientists who examined the spread of radioactive … Read more

The leading British dietitian is looking into Jack Dorsey's bizarre diet (that's risky!)

[ad_1] Jack Dorsey is a polarizing figure. Usually, the criticism is centered on how he manages Twitter. Last week, however, was different. Attention shifted from the usual tariff – the ever-present issues of right-handedness and harassment – to a whole new subject: Dorsey's unusual diet. According to an article in CNBC, Dorsey follows a high … Read more

Brooklyn parents suing to end mandatory measles vaccinations

[ad_1] A group of parents in Brooklyn are seeking a temporary restraining order to prevent mandatory measles vaccinations from taking effect. The parents' lawsuit against the New York City health department called the emergency decision "arbitrary and capricious" and the measures it requires "drastic". The ordinance, issued last week by New York City Mayor Bill … Read more

Florida health officials said the death of Vermont could be linked to Martin County's hepatitis A cases

[ad_1] Martin County, Florida – The Florida Department of Health said in a written statement Sunday that he was in touch with Vermont health officials about a recent death in Vermont. According to them, the victim reportedly had contact with suspected cases of hepatitis A in Martin County. RELATED: Martin Co. Schools Take Precautions to … Read more

Ebola vaccine in Congo shows high rate of effectiveness

[ad_1] An experimental vaccine to contain Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is showing promising results, a new study published by the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday. The vaccine showed an efficiency of 97.5%. About 93,965 people at risk were vaccinated last August. Only 71 of them have developed Ebola. Of … Read more

Scientists Invent Device That Can Kill 99.9 Percent Of Airborne Viruses

[ad_1] Non-thermal (or cold) plasma has been around for years. A version of this technology is incorporated into power plants. It can also be used to decontaminate food. Now, researchers have developed an exciting new way of life. 99.9 percent of airborne viruses, researchers at the University of Michigan found. Their research is published in … Read more

The cause of cancer is inscribed in the DNA of tumors, discover scientists, creating a "black box" for the origin of the disease

[ad_1] "They allow us to treat tumors as a crime scene and, as forensic scientists, allow us to identify the culprit – and his accomplices – responsible for the tumor." AApproximately 360,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year in Britain and 163,000 people will die from the disease. It is estimated that about 38% … Read more