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.
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Jun 13 2011
Why Rabies Is Still a Problem
In light of a spate of rabies attacks, take a closer look at the disease, its risks and how you can avoid it.
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Jun 06 2011
Stressed Show Horses May Spread Equine Herpes
Normally horses' immune systems keep the virus at bay, but stress and an increase in contact may break down defenses.
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Jun 02 2011
AIDS Battle 30 Years On: Tragedy and Hope
Nearly 30 million people have been killed by AIDS and more than 33 million have the virus that causes it.
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May 22 2011
Mozambique Vaccinates to Reduce Measles Deaths
Over the next five days, the African nation will vaccinate 3.6 million children in a bid to reduce measles deaths by 98 percent.
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May 05 2011
Monkeys Born With AIDS-Blocking Gene
The gene, identified as TRIM5, appears to offer protection from the deadly virus.
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Feb 21 2011
US Researchers Defend Animal Testing
The subject may be unpalatable, but animal research has improved the quality of human life.
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Dec 13 2010
Busy High School Model Shows How Diseases Spread
Students and staff in a high school had 762,868 encounters in one day, revealing how quickly diseases can spread.
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Sep 28 2010
H1N1: Round Two?
Do we need to worry about a rampant H1N1 this flu season? Probably not, say experts. But they can't rule anything out.
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Sep 21 2010
Obesity in Children Linked to Common Cold Virus
Adenovirus-36 may be making kids heavier, a new study suggests.
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