Fight Against Legionnaire’s Disease

Medicine & Technology Aug 26, 2015

New York City's battle againts the deadliest outbreak of Legionnaire's disease still on going.

Bacteria to the Rescue! New Treatments for a Deadly Common Infection

May 06, 2015

In the latest bout of germ warfare, doctors are trying new techniques to combat recurring infections of Clostridium difficile, a pesky bacterium that causes symptoms ranging from diarrhea to death.

Genome Editing Now Fighting Mosquitoes, Killing Bacteria, and Improving Pigs

Mar 27, 2015

Genome Editing: Fighting Mosquitoes, Killing Bacteria, and Improving Pigs

What Tactics Can Help You Survive A Zombie Apocalypse? Researchers Have the Answer

Mar 08, 2015

Think that you’ve got what it takes to survive a zombie apocalypse? Well you may be right. But if you’re training in the city, a new study may reveal that your survival rate is significantly affected, in the event that a zombie-like infection were on the loose.

New HIV Strain in Cuba Has Researchers Rushing to Stop Fast Progression of AIDS

Feb 15, 2015

In a new study published in the journal EBioMedicine, researchers with Belgium’s University of Leuvan report the discovery of a new strain of HIV which may prove to be far more lethal to patients in the West. Originally found in patients in Cuba, the new strain poses particular threats to those infected with HIV as it can develop into AIDS within three years of infection. Though efforts have significantly lowered the infection rates of HIV, as well as prolonged lives with the help of antiretroviral drugs, researchers fear that the fast-moving virus may advance too quickly to treat.

Virus Causes Stupidity In Infected Patients

Nov 13, 2014

Researchers found a certain virus that causes increased stupidity.

Ebola "Wonder Drug" Awaits Clinical Testing, On Its Way To Be Formally Approved

Nov 11, 2014

Ebola "wonder drug" awaits clinical testing, on its way to be formally approved by international organizations

Another Silent Killer Slowly Crawls and 'Kisses' in the U.S.

Nov 05, 2014

Another silent killer disease slowly creeping in the U.S., study says.

Diabetes and Tuberculosis: When One Leads to the Other

Oct 29, 2014

Experts sound alarm as diabetes increases cases of TB.

First Ebola casualty was a boy from Guinea, researchers say

Oct 28, 2014

Researchers track roots of the Ebola epidemic to a boy from Guinea

WHO Declares Nigeria Ebola Free—Here’s How They Did It

Oct 22, 2014

Taking not only developing nations, but the world by surprise, the recent Ebola virus outbreak seen in West Africa is one of unprecedented proportions and terrifying outcomes. Far greater than 20 times worse than previously documented outbreaks in human victims, the current epidemic has made headlines for months as researchers search for a cure and health officials search for a way to stop it from spreading. And while many nations in West Africa are falling farther and farther into a state of disease, the World Health Organization declared that the country of Nigeria has successfully rid itself of the viral pathogen.

New Study Says Travelers May Bring Ebola, But What About the Air?

Oct 21, 2014

While surveillance on a global scale tightens, looking for the looming threat of Ebola symptoms from international travelers around the world, researchers worldwide are evaluating the all too real threat of the spreading viral infection. And they’re finding that even a conservative estimate could spell international disaster over the next few months.

In United States 21 Days Signals Waning Ebola Infection

Oct 20, 2014

Today marks 21 days of quarantine since the Ebola infection spread into the US by an infected Dallas patient, who recently fled Liberia. And as none of the individuals quarantined for their close contact with the infected have developed the often fatal hemorrhagic fever, health officials are hopeful that their clean bill of health is a sign that the Ebola virus will not find a foothold here in the United States.

What Does Social Media Say About the Ebola Outbreak?

Oct 14, 2014

This morning, the king of social media himself, Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife announced their plans to aid in medical efforts by donating $25 million to the Centers for Disease Control Foundation. The news arrived this morning as the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that issues with containment and assessment of the Ebola virus’ impact may lead to a 1,000% increase in infections (10,000 cases a week) by as early as this December.