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May 8, 2019
While sifting through the bacterial genome of salmonella, Cornell University food scientists discovered mcr-9, a new stealthy, jumping gene so diabolical and robust that it resists one of the world\'s few last-resort antibiotics.
May 7, 2019
Tanzanian authorities said on Monday they were working hard to control a further spread of dengue fever which has killed two people as confirmed cases rose from 307 in April to 1,122 by last week.
May 7, 2019
A total of at least 764 measles cases have been confirmed in 23 states of the United States since the beginning of this year, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported on Monday.
May 7, 2019
Parents in Germany who refuse to vaccinate their children against measles could face fines of up to 2,500 euros (about 2,800 U.S. dollars), according to a draft law put forward by Health Minister Jens Spahn.
May 6, 2019
Every day, 78 Canadians receive a diagnosis of lung cancer, the most deadly form of cancer in the country.
May 6, 2019
Two-thirds of patients with heart failure have cognitive problems, according to research presented at EuroHeartCare 2019, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
May 4, 2019
Mumps is one of those \"modern\" diseases: It is easily preventable with a very safe vaccine but we witness its return. So, why is that serious disease back among us?
May 3, 2019
Congo’s Ebola epidemic is expected to continue spreading though the country’s east, where it has killed 1,000 since August and sparked mistrust and frequent attacks on medical centers, the World Health Organization (WHO) said.
May 3, 2019
The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MOHAP, in Emirates has launched a child-friendly robotic service at Dibba Hospital to ensure the happiness of sick children, reduce and overcome the fear of visiting hospitals.
May 3, 2019
Synthetic proteins engineered to recognize overly active biological pathways can kill cancer cells while sparing their healthy peers, according to a study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
May 1, 2019
Victims of the contaminated blood scandal have criticised extra money pledged to them by the government, on the day a public inquiry begins to hear evidence.
May 1, 2019
The possible contraction of HIV by 2 people after receiving an improperly done procedure falsely advertised as a Vampire Facial necessitates repeating a very important warning, said Charles Runels, MD, Medical Director, Cellular Medicine Association.