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Ebola virus could reproduce in lungs of recovering patient

January 9, 2017 Researchers say they've discovered signs that the Ebola virus could lurk in the lungs and reproduce in a recovering patient.

Anemia protects African children against malaria

January 6, 2017 Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world and causes long-term adverse consequences in children.

Texas team develops oral vaccine against Salmonella

January 6, 2017 Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have developed an oral vaccine against the foodborne pathogen responsible for the most hospitalizations and deaths in the United States.

Promising new drug stops spread of melanoma by 90 percent

January 5, 2017 Michigan State University researchers have discovered that a chemical compound, and potential new drug, reduces the spread of melanoma cells by up to 90 percent.

Study suggests route to improve artery repair

January 5, 2017 People with any form of diabetes are at greater risk of developing cardiovascular conditions than people without the disease. Moreover, if they undergo an operation to open up a clogged artery by inserting a "stent" surgical tube, the artery is much more likely to clog up again.

China confirms human bird flu case in Guizhou province

January 4, 2017 Health authorities in the southern Chinese province of Guizhou have confirmed a new human case of H7N9 avian influenza.

Researchers identify key proteins that may make Zika so deadly

January 3, 2017 A new study by scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UM SOM) has for the first time identified seven key proteins in the Zika virus that may be the culprits behind this damage.

Australians warned about deadly Fantasy drug hidden in beauty products

December 29, 2016 The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Border Force (ABF) are today issuing a warning to the public about an alarming method of illegal importations of gammabutyrolactone (GBL), commonly used to manufacture the dangerous drug known as Fantasy.

Improving facemasks to help reduce football brain injuries

December 28, 2016 A team of Clemson University researchers and an Upstate businessman believe they can help make football a little safer by creating a facemask that can help reduce the severity of head injuries.

Fat fuels road to cancer cell spread

December 27, 2016 Cancer cells spread to other sites in the body through promoting the growth of new 'roads' to travel on.

Many people don't know they had heart attack. Nobody knows why

December 23, 2016 People who are less sensitive to pain may be at increased risk of having a "silent" heart attack, a new study hints.

Many with breast cancer unnecessarily choose double mastectomy

December 23, 2016 Many women with early stage breast cancer choose to have their healthy opposite breast removed, even when there are no medical indications that such a step is necessary, a new survey finds.