Deadly Bacteria Found in Los Angeles Doctor’s Office as Employee Tests Positive for Airborne Illness
The airborne bacteria that causes deadly Legionnaires’ disease was discovered at the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office, and an employee later tested positive for the disease. The bacteria, Legionella, was detected in a cooling…
3 cases of measles confirmed in Delta County
DELTA COUNTY, Mich. (WLUC) – There are three confirmed cases of measles in Delta County, according to Public Health, Delta and Menominee Counties. The Department of Health said in a news release Wednesday afternoon that it is working with the…
Record number of rabid bats found in Los Angeles as health authorities issue warning
People were attacked and bitten by a beaver in a New Jersey park. Animal control captured the beaver, which tested positive for rabies. TAKEAWAYS: A record number of HIV-positive bats have been detected in Los Angeles County. 76 bats tested positive for…
Virus affecting 60 percent of people could provide clues about Alzheimer’s risk
A virus carried by more than 60 percent of people worldwide may alter the brain’s immune system in a way that could help explain a long-suspected link to Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. University of Colorado Anschutz scientists…
Deadly bacteria discovered in Los Angeles office as employee tests for illness
The airborne bacteria that causes deadly Legionnaires’ disease was discovered at the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office, and an employee later tested positive for the disease. The bacteria, Legionella, was detected in a cooling…
Persistent neuronal stress signaling underlies Angelman syndrome phenotypes
Mouse All animal procedures were approved and performed in accordance with the guidelines of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) of Washington University in St. Louis. Mice were housed in a specific pathogen-free (SPF) facility…
Diabetes and ADHD drugs to be tested on Alzheimer’s patients in new study – BBC
Drugs for diabetes and ADHD will be tested on Alzheimer’s patients in new study BBC Ad-Smart: Burnham supports pioneering clinical trial that could accelerate treatments for Alzheimer’s disease The Independent Tangmere dementia charity…
Albuquerque school mouse problem sparks health concerns
Staff and parents at James Monroe Middle School in Albuquerque are reporting a recurring mouse infestation, with droppings, urine and dead rodents found throughout the campus, sparking health concerns and grievances against Albuquerque Public Schools.…
“Betrayed by my body”: the taboo health problem women talk about on social media – BBC
“Betrayed by my body”: the taboo health subject that women talk about on social networks BBC Gn Health
How the boy in the bubble died aged 12 following a procedure that was supposed to save his life
NEED TO KNOW David Vetter lived with severe combined immunodeficiency, requiring an ultra-sterile plastic isolator from birth He became known nationwide as “Bubble Boy” and later wore a containment suit designed by NASA. Texas…