Archive: 13/07/2012
New proteins to clear the airways in cystic fibrosis and COPD
University of North Carolina scientists have uncovered a new strategy that may one day help people with cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder better clear the thick and sticky mucus that clogs their lungs ...
Jul 13, 2012
Randomized trial finds counseling program reduces youth violence, improves school engagement
A new study by the University of Chicago Crime Lab, in partnership with the Chicago Public Schools and local nonprofits Youth Guidance and World Sport Chicago, provides rigorous scientific evidence that a violence reduction ...
Jul 13, 2012
West Nile virus infections reported in Athens suburb
Five cases of West Nile virus have been reported since early July in a seaside suburb of Athens, the Greek centre for disease control and prevention (Keelpno) said Friday.
Jul 13, 2012
WHO worried about cholera spike in south Somalia
(AP) The World Health Organization says it is concerned about an increasing number of cholera cases in a southern Somali town controlled by militants.
Jul 13, 2012