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Java 7 patch released, experts say may contain flaws
Oracle released an emergency patch for Java 7, but security experts are still concerned that users are at risk of cyber attacks
Less reaction to DTaP vaccine given in kids' thighs than arms
Children age 12 to 35 months who receive DTaP vaccine in their thigh muscle rather than their arm are around half as likely to be brought in for medical attention...
iPSCs used to define treatment for heart disorder
Researchers used induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) derived from a young patient with Long QT syndrome (LQTS), a congenital heart disorder, to determine a course of treatment that helped manage...
Physical therapy in the intensive care unit is better for patients and the hospital's bottom line
In a study evaluating the financial impact of providing early physical therapy for intensive care patients, researchers found that the up-front costs are outweighed by the financial savings generated by...
To prevent injuries, young athletes may need to play more just for fun
One way to avoid injuries in young athletes may be for them to simply spend more time in unorganized free play such as pick-up games, a new has found. Researchers...
Game Theory On Why We Roll The Dice Regarding Flu Shots
Why has less than half of the USA gotten a flu shot, when 41 states have reported widespread, severe outbreaks of the flu? Some of the reason is availability. They aren't...
Clamorous city blackbirds: Birds can sing louder at higher frequencies to make themselves heard over traffic noise
Birds can sing louder at higher frequencies and thereby make themselves heard over traffic noise.
U.S. Flu Deaths Reach Epidemic Levels, but May Be Peaking
Deaths in the current flu season crossed into “epidemic” territory Friday, federal health officials said, adding that, there were also early signs that the caseloads could be peaking.
Flu Activity Still High: How Long Will it Last?
Most of the country is seeing elevated levels of flu, a trend that may continue for several weeks, according to the CDC.
Study confirms role of road networks in HIV spread
A study conducted in Sub-Saharan Africa finds that mass travel by road across the continent has played a significant role in the spread of HIV.
Parental Consent Rule May Proceed for a Circumcision Ritual, a Judge Says
In denying the request for a preliminary injunction, Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald said the health risks of a religious ceremony involving oral contact with blood were clear.
Newborns' brains bear signs of adult illnesses
Disease-related genes associated with reduced volume in certain regions at birth
Women with pre-eclampsia are at higher risk of complications following childbirth
Women with pre-eclampsia are at a higher risk of complications following delivery and should continue to be monitored for up to 72 hours, suggests a new review.
Beef industry, consumers to be affected by cattle production decreases in 2013
Beef production in the United States is expected to decrease 4.8 percent in 2013, the second largest year-over-year decrease in 35 years. Many analysts expect the 2013 numbers to be...
Daily Infographic, Beer Edition: The Beer Flavor And Aroma Wheel
Beer Flavor Wheel Beer writer Mark Dredge separates out the different flavors and aromas of beer by their source: hops, grain, water and yeast. Those with slightly less adventurous palates might be surprised...
New treatment for psoriasis?
Three per cent of the world’s population suffer from the skin condition known as psoriasis. A Norwegian research-based company is close to developing a treatment that could help millions. The...
How belly fat differs from thigh fat, and why it matters
Unlike men, women tend to store more fat on the hips and thighs than in the belly. A new study helps explain fat distribution differences by determining how belly and...
Multiple sclerosis study reveals how killer T cells learn to recognize nerve fiber insulators
Misguided killer T cells may be the missing link in sustained tissue damage in the brains and spines of people with multiple sclerosis. Mouse studies showed that killer T cells...
Why Down syndrome boosts susceptibility to other conditions
A new study has revealed some of the underlying neural factors that explain why people with Down syndrome are more susceptible to Alzheimer's disease, diabetes and autistic spectrum disorders.
New treatment could combat deadly chemical agents
An enzyme treatment which could neutralize the effects of lethal chemicals responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people across the world has been developed.
New discovery promises to improve drugs used to fight cancer, other diseases
Even when at rest, the human body is a flurry of activity. Like a microscopic metropolis locked in a state of perpetual rush hour traffic, the trillions of cells that...
5 Ways to Avoid Getting the Flu at Work
With sick co-workers all around, avoiding illness can be tough. A few things you can do to minimize your exposure.
Pakistan's mistrust of iodised salt is aggravating a deeper health crisis
Commonly held conspiracy theories about iodine and infertility may have led to widespread malnutrition and birth defects, researchers sayAt a bustling general store in Lahore, people ask a lot of questions about one...
Mapping trachoma eye infections in Ethiopia – in pictures
Teams of surveyors are mapping the spread of trachoma, which can cause blindness, in rural Ethiopia
Study calls for flexible, multi-step approach to deal with flood risk
(Phys.org)—Recurrent coastal flooding—think Isabel, Ernesto, Irene, Sandy, the "Son of Ida," and numerous other unnamed nor'easters—is a significant and growing threat to the people and places of Tidewater Virginia.
Dental care access too unequal, say pediatricians
Canadian children need better access to dental care regardless of where they live or their family's income, say pediatricians.
Fatally Ill, and Making Herself the Lesson
A nurse terminally ill with cancer volunteers to be a subject of research for students from her alma mater.
F.D.A. Advisory Panel Votes to Approve Diabetes Drug
The drug, canagliflozin, is being developed by Johnson & Johnson and is part of a group of drugs that lowers blood sugar by causing the sugar to be excreted through...