[ad_1] Image: AP A 70-year-old Hong Kong girl contracted the rat-specific version of hepatitis E, which only means the second time that the disease is documented in humans. Health officials in China …
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[ad_1] "The most recent results are exciting," said Dr. Jackie Garrett, who is certified in Allergy and Immunology about the potential of an experimental drug known as AR101 to make a very …
Read More »The rabies alert is back in Kendall, Florida, and a raging otter in Miami
[ad_1] On Monday, a rabies alert that had been raging in the Kendall area for several months was lifted. On Wednesday, the alert was reinstated and extended until January 19th. The Florida …
Read More »A "flagship study" shows that brain cells alter their DNA, possibly causing the onset of Alzheimer's disease | Science
[ad_1] Brain without (left) and with (right) Alzheimer's disease Robert Friedland / Science Source By Mitch LeslieNovember 21, 2018, 1:20 pm Scientists have discovered that unlike most cells in our body, neurons …
Read More »A sweet mannose supplement could help fight cancer
[ad_1] Copyright of the image Getty Images Legend Mannose is available in addition, but is also naturally found in fruits such as cranberries A study in mice suggests that a nutritional supplement …
Read More »Anti-HIV Drugs May Help Alzheimer's Disease, Study Shows Foundational Cause Not Discovered
[ad_1] A major new study on Alzheimer's disease provides previously unknown evidence of the origin of the disease that steals the brain. In addition, he suggests that some anti-HIV drugs called reverse …
Read More »Six safety tips to avoid salmonella this Thanksgiving
[ad_1] Credit: Northeastern University You may get sick if you've already bought a salmonella-contaminated Thanksgiving turkey, but have not yet begun defrosting the frozen bird, said Darin Detwiler, assistant professor of food …
Read More »The pace of the decline in the smoking rate in the United States reflects the rapid increase in the popularity of vaping
[ad_1] Although testing e-cigarettes may lead some young people to start smoking at the individual level, there is little evidence that this is the case at the population level, the researchers conclude. …
Read More »Hong Kong finds human hepatitis contracted in rats
[ad_1] Educational posters are visible along an alley to prevent rodent infestation in Hong Kong, Wednesday, November 21, 2018. The Hong Kong Department of Health has stated that a second resident of …
Read More »A new peanut allergy drug could herald a "drastic change" in the treatment of food allergies, but it's not a cure | New
[ad_1] A large study provides the strongest evidence that children and adolescents can be sensitized to peanut allergies by increasing and controlled exposure to a substance that may otherwise trigger a life-threatening …
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