Health
Summer spurs calls to poison centers
(HealthDay)—The wet spring in many parts of the United States has led to mold and mildew in some homes, leading people to get out the bleach.
Jun 12, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
As mosquito-borne illnesses threaten U.S., less money spent fighting them
(HealthDay)—Diseases spread by mosquitos pose a growing threat to the health of Americans, with the risk at its greatest during these hot summer months.
Jun 12, 2015
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Health
GM crops to fight spina bifida
Genetically modified crops are usually designed to have herbicide tolerance and insect resistance, but there are other applications of such engineered plants, such as the incorporation of genes for specific nutrients. Research ...
Apr 29, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Climate change is affecting disease-carrying mosquitoes and other insects
Insect-borne diseases—such as malaria, dengue, West Nile and the newly emerging chikungunya—infect a billion people every year; more than a million die each year and many more are disabled. The effects of climate change, ...
Apr 17, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Kansas says new virus found after resident's death
A new virus thought to be carried by ticks or other insects has been discovered following the death of a southeast Kansas resident during the summer, public health officials said Monday.
Dec 23, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mosquito-borne chikungunya virus still a concern for American travelers, CDC says
(HealthDay)—Americans traveling to the Caribbean and Central and South America this winter need to be aware that an outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease chikungunya continues to spread in those areas, U.S. federal health ...
Nov 6, 2014
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Neuroscience
Tips to help you avoid bug bites this summer
Summer means more bugs, including pesky mosquitoes and ticks. Our specialists have tips about which insects are harmful, what diseases they carry and how to safely avoid them.
Jun 30, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Insect repellents more important than ever as tropical tourism increases
Holidaymakers are being urged to use insect repellent to protect themselves against bites and the diseases they can spread, as trends show travel to tropical countries is rising among Britons.
Jun 2, 2014
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Immunology
The rise of deadly insect sting allergies: Is there a cure?
If you think summer insects are done setting their sights on ruining your outdoor gathering, think again. August's hot and dry climate is the perfect breeding ground for insects, especially yellow jackets. And for the millions ...
Aug 1, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Tumor-suppressor protein gives up its secrets, promises new targets for cancer drug design
Genetic mutations aren't the only thing that can keep a protein called PTEN from doing its tumor-suppressing job. Johns Hopkins researchers have now discovered that four small chemical tags attached (reversibly) to the protein's ...
Jul 9, 2013
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