Jun 17 2011

Lyme Disease: Where’s the Vaccine?

With summer upon us, ticks are out again, and that's a problem for anyone who enjoys the great outdoors.

Jun 03 2011

Sickweather Maps the Health of Your Friends

Imagine the awkward social dynamics, the many ‘un-friendings’ that will ensue.

Apr 26 2011

Rainbow Poo Coming to a Toilet Bowl Near You

Genetically engineered bacteria detect toxins or disease and turn on the appropriate indicator colors.

Apr 08 2011

How the Civil War Changed Modern Medicine

The bloodiest conflict on American soil ushered in a new era of medicine.

Apr 08 2011

How the Civil War Changed Modern Medicine

The bloodiest conflict on American soil ushered in a new era of medicine.

Apr 08 2011

How the Civil War Changed Modern Medicine

The bloodiest conflict on American soil ushered in a new era of medicine.

Jan 13 2011

Who’s the Hottest One of All?

A mirror that works as a thermometer provides touch-free body temperature results.

Dec 13 2010

Busy High School Model Shows How Diseases Spread

Tag: Epidemiology,Flu,Infectious Diseases,Pandemic,VaccineEric Bland @ 8:00 pm
Students and staff in a high school had 762,868 encounters in one day, revealing how quickly diseases can spread.

Nov 18 2010

Could Cuba Help U.S. Fight Tropical Diseases?

When it comes to issues like the spread of tropical and infectious disease, increased collaboration with neighboring Cuba may just be good medicine.

Oct 25 2010

Haiti Cholera Deaths Top 250

Tag: Diseases and Conditions,Epidemic,Hygiene,Infectious Diseases,WaterDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 4:15 pm
Cholera is primarily passed on through contaminated water or food and can spread like wildfire through Haiti's unsanitary tent cities.

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