CDC Report Finds 35,000 Americans Die of Antibiotic-Resistant Infections Each Year
While the number of deaths has gone down since 2013, new infections—such as the deadly Candida auris—have appeared
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Apple Launches Virtual Health Studies Aiming to Enroll Hundreds of Thousands of Customers
Amid privacy concerns, the tech giant plans to monitor mobility, menstruation and hearing via users’ Apple watches and iPhones
Ebola Vaccine Approved in Europe in Landmark Moment
The approval of Merck’s vaccine comes after decades of research aimed at preventing the deadly disease
Health Officials Claim Breakthrough on Vaping Illness Culprit
The CDC says vitamin E acetate turned up in every sample of lung fluid from 29 patients
New Alzheimer’s Therapy Approved in China, Delivering a Surprise but Raising Questions
The drug targets the connection between the brain and the microbiome
Facebook Vows Strict Privacy Safeguards as it Rolls Out Preventive-Health Tool
The social media giant, which has faced scrutiny over its privacy practices in the past, will allow people to find information about health screenings and flu shots
In Shocking Reversal, Biogen to Submit Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug for Approval
The decision contradicts an earlier one to halt studies of the therapy, which followed a series of failed drugs that targeted diseased brain protein
Vaping-Related Illness Has a New Name: EVALI
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted the name in new guidance on the illness, which has sickened nearly 1,300 people across 49 states
What a Koala Virus Tells Us about the Human Genome
A study illuminates how genes defend against viral invasions
Vaping-Related Lung Injuries Resemble Chemical Burns
A study of 17 patients with the mysterious illnesses revealed inflammation suggestive of inhaled toxic substances
Flu Vaccine Selections Suggest This Year’s Shot May Be Off the Mark
The strains chosen for the Southern Hemisphere vaccine suggest the Northern Hemisphere one may not provide optimal protection
Neuroscientist Named MacArthur “Genius” Talks Creativity in Science
Vanessa Ruta, a former ballet dancer, now focuses her creative instincts on exploring how behavior changes as brain circuits are altered through evolution or experience
CDC Reports Another Surge in Number of Cases of Vaping-Related Illness
As of this week, there have been 805 confirmed cases and 12 deaths, across 46 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands
CEO of Juul Steps Down; Company to Drop Ads
The e-cigarette maker’s announcement comes in the wake of a controversy over the marketing of its products to youth
Consumer DNA Tests Negate Sperm-Bank-Donor Anonymity
Companies such as 23andMe and Ancestry.com have made it impossible for sperm banks to keep donors’ identities secret
Canine MRIs Sniff Out How Human Preferences Shaped Dogs’ Hallmark Traits
A new study explores the brain structure of various dog breeds and how it relates to their behavior
Hormone Therapy during Menopause Raises Breast Cancer Risk for Years
An analysis of dozens of studies found that women taking the therapy remain at a higher risk for more than a decade after stopping use
Being an Optimist May Help People Live Past 85
Individuals who scored higher on an optimism assessment were likely to live significantly longer lives, a new study finds
Can a New Lyme Disease Vaccine Overcome a History of Distrust and Failure?
Two new vaccines are in development, but it has taken researchers two decades to get this close
Top U.S. Medical Centers Roll Out DNA Sequencing Clinics for Healthy Clients
Patients can pay hundreds to thousands of dollars to screen for genetic health risks
