ByThe Francis Crick InstituteMay 1, 2022 Scientists carried out whole genome sequencing on the DNA of a child with lupus and discovered a suspicious gene mutation. They then ran experiments on mice … [+10408 chars]
Alaska has identified its first case involving the highly pathogenic bird flu viruses that have led to the deaths of millions of birds across the Lower 48 this year. The case in Alaska involved a no… [+2360 chars]
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Referrals for suspected cancer remain at about 16% higher than pre-pandemic levels A record 2.7 million people were referred for cancer checks in the last … [+3377 chars]
Placeholder while article actions load Our recent warm weather has reawakened ticks, and one type in particular is becoming more common in the D.C. area: the lone star tick. One bite from this tick,… [+6938 chars]
Melanoma is the most common and deadly form of skin cancer in the U.S. On what dermatologists call Melanoma Monday, a twice-diagnosed survivor has a message. Anybody can get melanoma; anybody can ge… [+3532 chars]
(Newser) The mysterious liver ailment affecting kids in more than a dozen countries has now been seen in children in multiple US states, and for the first time, a US child may have died of the illne… [+1497 chars]
If you’re interested in keeping in shape you may already be including protein powder in your diet. But did you know that not all protein powders are created equal? Some are more concentrated, some co… [+6309 chars]
(Newser) The mysterious liver ailment affecting kids in more than a dozen countries has now been seen in children in multiple US states, and for the first time, a US child may have died of the illne… [+1497 chars]
Placeholder while article actions load Our recent warm weather has reawakened ticks, and one type in particular is becoming more common in the D.C. area: the lone star tick. One bite from this tick,… [+6938 chars]
Melanoma is the most common and deadly form of skin cancer in the U.S. On what dermatologists call Melanoma Monday, a twice-diagnosed survivor has a message. Anybody can get melanoma; anybody can ge… [+3532 chars]
All poultry exhibition, public sales and swap meets have been banned statewide, effective immediately, after an avian flu case was confirmed in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Foo… [+867 chars]
Placeholder while article actions load For a decade, the number of babies born with syphilis in the United States has surged, undeterred. Data released this month by the Centers for Disease Control … [+10201 chars]