In Brief: Mass handwashing event in Bangladesh
Clean hands save lives
Biggest Study Yet Finds No Cancer Risk From Cellphones
The latest study to look at cellphone safety found no increased risk of brain cancer.
Heart Failure Lands Fewer Seniors In Hospital
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IQ Isn't Set In Stone, Suggests Study That Finds Big Jumps, Dips In Teens
Brain researchers say the big fluctuations in IQ performance they found in teens were not random — or a fluke.
Antibody treatment protects monkeys from Hendra virus disease
A human antibody given to monkeys infected with the deadly Hendra virus completely protected them from disease, according to a study published by National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists and their collaborators.
Teens' Sexual Attitudes Affected By TV And Mom
Even with a strong maternal relationship, teenage boys who watch a lot of TV acquire...
When It Comes To Baby's Crib, Experts Say Go Bare Bones
A pediatrician says parents often mistakenly believe all baby accessories are safe.
Vaccinations Can Be Money-Losers For Doctors
A good deal for children's health can be a bad deal for doctors.
Immune cell plays dual role in allergic skin disease
An immune cell involved in initiating the symptoms of an allergic skin reaction may play an equally, or perhaps more important, role in suppressing the reaction once it becomes chronic. This finding in mice could have future implications for the...
Disease Detective Hot On The Trails Of Anthrax And Cholera
Paul Keim at work in his lab on the Northern Arizona University campus.
