The approach can be used to track and help prevent major epidemics in the future, the American and Canadian researchers stated.
“The extensive full-genome data provide us with new clues about the bacteria’s ability to take advantage of vulnerabilities in the person who has contracted the bacteria,” Dr. James M. Musser, co-director of the Methodist Hospital […]

Previous research showed that the drugs could prevent vaginal transmission. In this study, the medication prevented HIV infection through anal sex and intravenously.
The research raises the prospect that “one single pill once a day, completely available in the pharmacy for patients, can be used to prevent transmission by any mode anywhere in the world,” […]

Some ancient Egyptians thought their lead-based black eye makeup could protect against illness. Until now, scientists have not believed this because lead-based substances — such as paint — can make people sick.
In the study, published in the current issue of the journal Analytical Chemistry, researchers analyzed substances from ancient Egyptian makeup containers that are […]

According to Andrew Hayhurst, a virologist at Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research, and colleagues, the proteins from the llamas are antibodies, which play a role in the immune system as it fights off diseases. The researchers found that the so-called single domain antibodies, or nanobodies, can be used repeatedly to detect the neurotoxins and serve […]

Congressman Rogers’ makes his opening statement on Health Care reform legislation that is under debate in Congress.

Keith Olbermann calls out Sen. John Thune, Sen. John McCain, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and other Republicans - whom he argues “owns” the insurance industry - as well as a few Democrats, too - specifically the “Blue Dogs” - in a “Special Comment”.

All of the other Nations with universal health care systems are not on the verge of Bankruptcy. We are… In fact we owe them money because our own Federal reserve can’t even print enough money for this government to spend. We have problems to fix before we create more for future generations Health care, Social […]

Having practiced medicine for over 30 years, Congressman Paul gives his perspective on the past and future of medicine in this country, and the effects of government and special interests on quality, costs and access.

Drug companies need research money and doctors have to cover their rears from lawsuits. Also many of us lead lifestyles that are unhealthy. By taking charge of our lives and taking better care of ourselves, we can lead longer, healthier lives and spend less on healthcare. A few simple things you can do include: Get […]

SHOCK UNCOVERED: Obama IN HIS OWN WORDS admitting his Health Care Plan will ELIMINATE private insurance OBAMA AND THE DEMOCRATS HEATH CARE GOAL IS A PUBLIC OPTION THAT WILL ULTIMATELY ELIMINATE PRIVATE EMPLOYER PROVIDED INSURANCE (Obama SEIU forum on health care 3/24/07, Barney Frank, Jan Schakowsky all admitting a public option will put the private […]