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Ebola Doctors Are Divided on IV Therapy in Africa
Doctors seeking to stem the Ebola epidemic disagree on whether most patients in West Africa should, or can, be given intravenous hydration, a standard therapy in developed countries.
Binge Drinking Disrupts Immune System In Small Study
Binge drinking in young, healthy adults significantly disrupts the immune system, according to a new epidemiology paper. read more
RAW: Baby gorilla début at San Diego Zoo
Baby boy was born on Boxing Day
Twitter can improve urban planning
Tweeting about your daily life could help urban planners in identifying land use, especially at night, when they're not normally tracking your activities, according to researchers.
Text messaging reminders increase second dose influenza vaccinations in children
Researchers studied the impact of text message reminders for the second dose of influenza vaccine required for many young children to protect them against the virus. The findings showed that...
Enzyme’s alter ego helps activate the immune system
Already known to cut proteins, the enzyme SPPL3 turns out to have additional talents, according to a new study from Johns Hopkins. In its newly discovered role, SPPL3 works without...
The rising pressure of global water shortages
Water is becoming more scarce as populations increase, potentially leading to conflict. The age of hydro-diplomacy is upon us, says Jan Eliasson.Nature 517 6 doi: 10.1038/517006a
Weird and wonderful: the most popular science stories of 2014
From a tapeworm that made its home in a man’s brain to a dinosaur dubbed the chicken from hell, it’s been a bumper year for bizarre science. There have been...
Visiting a park could save your life, scientists say
City dwellers should visit parks more often and take advantage of this free and easy way to boost their physical and mental health, environmental scientists have urged.
Five Reasons Smoking Rules are Lax
Public health groups treat smoking as an epidemic, arguing that we addressed it too late in many countries but can prevent it in others.
Critic's Notebook: In Haiti, Battling Disease With Open-Air Clinics
Two new clinics in Haiti for treating cholera and tuberculosis could be models for other struggling countries that lack resources for high-end Western-style hospitals.
U.S lab technician possibly exposed to Ebola shows no signs of infection
A labratory technician who was potentially exposed to live Ebola virus during an incident at a CDC facility in Atlanta shows so signs of infection.
How To Gauge Brain Health And Stroke Risk
If you can't balance on one leg for 20 seconds you are more likely to have small blood vessel damage in the brain and reduced cognitive function, even if you otherwise...
'The Interview' is now available on iTunes
Thor Benson People who haven't already rented or purchased 'The Interview' from Google Play, YouTube or Xbox can now get it on iTunes.
4 damaging effects of poor posture from technology
Health professionals have have seen an uptick in headaches, and pain in the neck, back and face they say is increasingly linked to poor posture, but there are ways to...
What weight loss, drinking water and pot had in common in 2014
The Ebola virus dominated health news in 2014 but a weight loss story garnered the most clicks on the CBC News health page.
Hopes of hepatitis C cure raised after antiviral drug treatment success
Sofosbuvir and ledipasvir stop virus replicating in 97% of patients in study reported in the Lancet journal Continue reading...
Per-Ingvar Branemark, Dental Innovator, Dies at 85
The Swedish orthopedic surgeon and research professor made an accidental discovery that turned him into the father of the modern dental implant.
Kyle Lowry, Toronto Raptors take down Los Angeles Clippers
Kyle Lowry had 25 points, seven assists and three steals as the Toronto Raptors defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 110-98 on Saturday afternoon.
Is Ebola Diverting Resources from Other Neglected Diseases?
Thanks in part to the Ebola crisis, neglected diseases have grabbed the world’s attention. These diseases predominantly affect developing nations with limited resources to fund research, pay for treatments, and...
Wine (and Grape) Health Claim Gets New Boost
If you’re a teetotaller, your friends have likely tried to convince you to taste red wine by swearing on its multiple health benefits.
Maurice Benard to continue playing Sonny on 'General Hospital'
Karen ButlerLOS ANGELES, Dec. 27 (UPI) -- Actor Maurice Benard confirmed via Twitter he has renewed his contract and will remain on TV's "General Hospital."
ALS Drug Reduces The Memory 'Fog' Of Old Age
In some cases, seniors begin to show memory decline and cloudy judgment and researchers have correlated that to lost and altered connections between neurons in the brain. A new study finds...
Missing cruise ship worker found dead on Florida beach
Fred LambertCLEARWATER, Fla., Dec. 27 (UPI) -- The body of a cruise ship worker who went missing last week was found washed ashore in Florida Friday.
Cocktail concoctions that may have you drinking to your health
Vodka infused with acai. Sangria loaded with Mediterranean blood orange and pomegranate. Cosmopolitans concocted with prickly pear cactus and aloe. Fresh juniper and lavender blended into organic gin made on...
5 Food Tips That Could Save Your Life After A Heart Attack
Any improvements you can make to what you eat and drink will help stack the odds in your favor. Image Point Fr/ShutterstockEvery ten minutes in Australia someone has a heart...
Aging Marathoner: Still Running, but at a Much Slower Pace
This is the tale of an ancient marathoner, a story of challenge, expectation, nostalgia, disappointment and acceptance. It almost sounds like the stages of grief and loss.
The New Old Age: Diabetes Prevention That Works
Lifestyle modification prevents Type 2 diabetes even more effectively in the elderly than in middle-aged patients.