Controversial Alcohol Study Cancelled by U.S. Health Agency
An investigation by the U.S. National Institutes of Health finds missteps that put the industry-funded project’s credibility in doubt
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Volcanic "Pele's Hair" Could Contaminate Drinking Water in Hawaii
The glassy shards from Kilauea’s eruption may be dangerous to humans and animals if consumed
Dengue Vaccine Maker Struggles to Find a Diagnostic That Will Make Its Product Safe to Use
Right now, each child would need to be tested prior to receiving the shot
Puerto Rico's Water System Stutters Back to Normal
Service is supposedly restored to most customers, but some say water is now unclean
New Probiotic Cholera Vaccine Can Outrace the Infection's Rapid Spread
Rapid-response therapies use the lethal bug’s own speed to crowd it out of the gut
Can Opioid Legislation Make a Dent in the National Epidemic?
Dozens of bills have been considered by the House
Prez (of AMA) Issues Call to Arms-Science
At the AMA annual meeting the organization's president petitioned for an evidence-based, science-driven analysis of gun violence and solutions.
Why We Won't Miss Opioids
They are not the great all-purpose painkillers they've been cracked up to be
China May Compete for Limited Opportunities to Test Ebola Vaccine
Only one experimental shot, made by Merck, has been approved for use amid the current outbreak
Ancient Teeth Unlock Plague Secrets
The findings suggest the pathogen’s ancestor is almost 1,000 years older than previously thought
Blood Test Could Predict Premature Birth Risk, Due Date
A teaspoon of a pregnant woman’s blood would be required for this experimental tool
A Shot against Cancer Slated for Testing in Massive Dog Study
The canine clinical trial will vaccinate 800 healthy pets
Ebola Outbreak Opens Way to Chaotic Jockeying to Test Experimental Drugs
The final decision about which potential therapies to allow rests with the DRC government
Sewage Is Helping Cities Flush Out the Opioid Crisis
Poop studies are helping communities make intervention decisions
Doc's YA Novel Treats Life-and-Death Issues
Pediatric cardiologist Ismée Williams discusses her young adult novel, Water in May, about a teenage girl whose newborn has a life-threatening heart condition.
A Warming Climate May Produce More Drug-Resistant Infections
Hotter temperatures can lead to increased growth and genetic mutations
Everything You Need to Know about the Ebola Vaccine
Public health workers are preparing to roll out inoculations even as the disease has spread to an urban location
The Future of Medicine 2018
How emerging diseases in a changing world jeopardize public health, and what can be done
Is Malaria's Peculiar Odor Key to Its Conquest?
The smell attracts mosquitoes, and may help identify hidden cases
Experimental Vaccine Will be Used against Ebola Outbreak in the DRC
The inoculation, called V920, was developed by Merck
