The SciencesJune 10, 2009
Veterinarians Unleash Probiotics to Ease Doggie Discomfort
A growing number of veterinarians are prescribing supplements of friendly bacteria for dogs, but is there enough scientific evidence to justify it?
Stories by Coco Ballantyne
TechnologyJune 1, 2009
News Scan Briefs: Hand Transplant Recipients Switch Handedness
Also: ending nerve damage from needles, "caveman" connection to humans, electromagnetic chatter, and laser beams that curve
HealthMay 13, 2009
What is Morgellons Disease? Is it a physical or psychological condition?
Patients are tormented by creeping, crawling sensations in their skin, but docs say there is no evidence of bugs or parasites
The SciencesMay 13, 2009
How do marine mammals avoid freezing to death?
Humans would never last in the ice-cold waters these creatures call home, but they have special adaptations to battle the elements
HealthMay 11, 2009
HIV co-discovers Gallo and Montagnier unite to push for renewed focus on HIV/AIDS
HealthMay 8, 2009
H1N1 hullabaloo: Overreaction or prudent caution?
The SciencesMay 6, 2009
Single bidder pays $68,000 to sequence his genome on eBay
HealthMay 6, 2009
Man gets first double hand transplant in U.S.
Public HealthMay 4, 2009
Canadian bacon: Pigs in Canada sick with swine flu
HealthMay 4, 2009
Could Cialis help treat some cancers that it also might make more likely?
PolicyMay 1, 2009
Does Waterboarding Have Long-term Physical Effects?
It seems pretty obvious that waterboarding can cause emotional trauma, but does it threaten a person’s physical health?
Public HealthMay 1, 2009
Will Egypt's plans to kill pigs protect it from swine--sorry, H1N1 flu?
The SciencesMay 1, 2009
Planning of the Apes
HealthApril 30, 2009
5 Ways to Protect Yourself (and Others) from Swine Flu
Swine flu has yet to escalate into a global pandemic, but here's what to do if it does
The SciencesApril 30, 2009
Mystery solved: Polo ponies probably died of selenium overdose
Public HealthApril 29, 2009
WHO raises pandemic alert level from 4 to 5 as swine flu spreads
Public HealthApril 29, 2009
Swine flu kills child in Texas
Public HealthApril 28, 2009
WHO braces for the worst as more swine flu cases are confirmed
Public HealthApril 28, 2009
WHO hikes pandemic alert to phase 4 on swine flu fears
HealthApril 27, 2009
5.6 Earthquake rattles an already shaken Mexico City
The SciencesApril 24, 2009
Is the mystery of the polo ponies solved?
The SciencesApril 22, 2009
Doctor attempts to clone people
HealthApril 22, 2009
Walnuts ward off breast cancer in mice
HealthApril 20, 2009
Not all sugars are created equal