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Mango recall extended after Salmonella warning
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has extended a warning about certain Daniella brand mangoes because of possible Salmonella bacteria contamination.
Genetic link to prostate cancer risk in African Americans found
Prostate cancer in African-American men is associated with specific changes in the IL-16 gene, and by establishing the link in men of African as well as European descent, researchers may...
TB cases increasingly resistant to all drugs, study warns
Researchers find that 6.7% of tuberculosis patients around the world have form of disease that is very hard to treatCases of tuberculosis that are resistant to virtually all drugs currently available to treat...
Celiac: My Trendy Experience
I am white. I am liberal. I went to a good college, but some might argue that I didn't get a good education. Certainly I like to study science to...
Mystery surrounding death of two sisters nearly 50 years ago finally solved
Researchers have identified the genetic cause of a rare and fatal bone disease by studying frozen skin cells that were taken from a child with the condition almost fifty years...
Nanotechnology: Armed resistance
Nature assesses the aftermath of a series of nanotechnology-lab bombings in Mexico — and asks how the country became a target of eco-anarchists.Nature 488 576 doi: 10.1038/488576a
Scientists map first steps in flu antibody development
Scientists have identified how a kind of immature immune cell responds to a part of influenza virus and have traced the path those cells take to generate antibodies that can...
True Nutrition Recalls Whey Protein - Made From Milk - Because It Has Milk
Whey protein has been primarily used by weightlifters but more recently gotten popular with other groups who need food supplements because of their diets. Whey protein is the protein contained...
Could a cancer drug prevent learning disabilities in some kids?
A drug originally developed to stop cancerous tumors may hold the potential to prevent abnormal brain cell growth and learning disabilities in some children, if they can be diagnosed early...
Oversized fat droplets: Too much of a good thing
As the national waistline expands, so do pools of intra-cellular fat known as lipid droplets. Although most of us wish our lipid droplets would vanish, they represent a cellular paradox:...
Editorial: An Uncontrollable Outbreak of Drug-Resistant Bacteria
An episode at a hospital shows again the importance of reducing rampant overuse of antibiotics.
Humira From Abbott Supported for Ulcerative Colitis
A Food and Drug Administration decision on using Humira to treat ulcerative colitis is expected by the end of the year.
American Society of Agronomy Announces 2012 Award Recipients
The American Society of Agronomy (ASA) announces the following 2012 awards that will be formally presented during their Annual Meetings, Oct. 21-24, 2012 in Cincinnati, OH.
Landslide deaths 'four times higher than thought'
A new system for tracking landslide deaths has revealed that fatality numbers are significantly higher than previously thought.
Seven days: 24–30 August 2012
The week in science: Eulogies for Neil Armstrong; more disappointing trial results for Alzheimer’s drugs; and China’s plans for telescopes in the Antarctic.Nature 488 562 doi: 10.1038/488562a
California's temporary workers face increased likelihood of poverty, says new study
(Phys.org)—California's temporary workers are twice as likely as other employees in the Golden State to live in poverty, receive food stamps and be on Medicaid, according to a new report...
New antibody for spinal cord trauma
The new antibody could reverse the damage caused by trauma to the central nervous system, the research shows. Image: cosmin4000/iStockphoto A new antibody could reverse the damage caused by trauma to the central...
Non-infectious diseases hit the globe
“There is a common view that only people in wealthy nations die from NCDs but it is a new epidemic in low-to-middle income countries that needs to be addressed.” Image: RTimages/iStockphoto Non-communicable diseases...
From solo to sociable—how locusts try to avoid cannibalism
(Phys.org)—When people think of locusts they are likely to picture the swarms which affect the lives of one in ten people in the world through their harmful impact on agriculture.
Blood test for unsafe drinking
A traffic-light blood test that gives an amber or red warning result if there are signs of liver damage can help spot hidden alcohol harms, say experts.
David Lederman, Pioneer of Artificial Heart, Dies at 68
Dr. Lederman helped develop the first fully implantable artificial heart, which prompted further advances in the treatment of late-stage heart disease.
Hard to Grin While Bearing Cuts in Medicaid Dental Coverage
Republican- and Democratic-controlled states alike have reduced or largely eliminated dental coverage for adults on Medicaid, the shared state and federal health insurance program for poor people.
More Infants Born Addicted to Prescription Drugs
The national rate of newborns suffering from withdrawal rose 330 percent.
Anaesthetic linked to learning problems
A study of the long-term effects of anaesthesia on young children suggests a link between early exposure and learning difficulties, but the researchers caution there's not enough evidence to delay surgery. The link...
Disable horn beep on Karr alarm, especially Honda CRV
Lock Unlock Beep I’m the proud owner of a new CRV. The dealer-installed Karr alarm beeps the horn whenever I [...]
Eating Nuts in Pregnancy May Lower Kids' Asthma Risk
Eating peanuts in pregnancy may reduce a child's risk of asthma later in life.
There are reasons – but not good ones – to avoid a flu vaccine this year
It can fly through the air or hitch a ride on a handshake, hug or kiss. "It" is seasonal flu. There are many reasons to get an annual flu vaccine,...
Plunge in Child Mortality Leaves UN Unsatisfied
Though child deaths have declined, we're unlikely to meet goals set out by the UN.