Tag: Diseases
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'AIDS of the Americas' May Spread to U.S. with Climate Change
The deadly Chagas disease is on the rise, and the insects that transmit venture northward in the warming climate.
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How to Identify and Prevent Powdery Mildew Plant Disease
Preventing powdery mildew can be prevented in your garden. Be proactive to save time, money and heartache.
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Our Meals are 4 Times Larger Than in the 1950s (Infographic)
See the CDC’s new infographic to discover just how absurd abnormal portion sizes have become.
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Why Was the Reusable Bag Blamed for a Norovirus Outbreak?
Recently, a reusable bag was blamed for the spread of a highly contagious virus. But it was just bad luck.
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Birth Control For Insects: Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes in the Florida Keys?
A British company may hold trials involving genetically modified male mosquitoes in the Florida Keys. Opponents say, “We cannot stress strongly enough how dangerously misguided this application is. "
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Origami-Inspired Paper Sensor Could Test for Malaria and HIV for Under a Dime
Chemists have designed a new disease sensor that can be printed on an office printer, and take less than a minute to assemble.
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Study Linking Cancer and Diesel Exhaust, Suppressed for Decades by Industry Lawsuits, Finally Published
The tawdry saga of good science suppressed by endless litigation and what it means for people breathing diesel exhaust
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Berries Keep the Brain Young, New Study Reports
A new scientific review confirms that eating berries can help prevent memory loss and other forms of mental decline.
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New Study Strengthens Link Between Obesity, Diabetes and BPA
BPA had been found to trigger the release of insulin in nearly twice the amount as when glucose is ingested.
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The Real Komen Controversy Remains After Planned Parenthood Fiasco
Susan G. Komen for the Cure has patched things up with Planned Parenthood, but the causes of cancer remain unaddressed.
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New Virus Spreading Through Europe's Livestock
As the spring lambing season starts, the extent of animals infected last summer and fall becomes apparent.
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A Teaspoon of Sugar Might Make the Medicine Abound
Without sugar-coating, the white stuff we inhaled as kids, in excess, takes a toll far more toxic than cavities.
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Gamers Beat Computers In Designing Proteins for Scientific Research
Is this the next wave of gaming? Instead of stealing cars or fighting enemy armies, gamers are taking a crack at helping scientists solve medical mysteries.
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Neti Pots, Home Remedy for Colds or Conduit for Infections?
Two recent deaths were caused by people using regular tap water
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New Disinfection Technology Beats Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria and Can Kill Bedbugs Too
Using environmentally friendly chemistry, the newly patented technology claims an unprecedented 99.9999% kill rate
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Is It Too Late To Stem A Worldwide Outbreak Of Rational Governance?
Examples of government looking out for the public good by rational regulation are resurfacing.
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Cranberry Juice Beats Extract for Fighting Infection
Just between you and me, ladies, what do you do when you feel that irritating burn, knowing it can only mean a urinary tract infection? Do you run to the doctor's office for antibiotics, only to fight the yeast infection
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Contagion Screenwriter Talks Jude Law's Anti-Science Blogger Character (Video)
Scott Z. Burns explains why the villain of his blockbuster film is an anti-science blogger, while the heroes are government officials.
