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The First Ever Insect Vaccine Could Save the Bees

A vaccine has been developed for insects for the first time, and experts believe that it could help save bees as well. At the moment, honeybees are in serious danger. A bacterial diseases named American foulbrood is decimating bee colonies.…

December 8, 2018 · by Asheley Rice · 0

The Unexpected Symptom that May Signal The Flu

Most persons are familiar with the usual symptoms of flu. Fevers followed by aches, chills and fatigue will usually signal the dreaded affliction. Sometimes it may be accompanied by coughing and difficulties when it comes to swallowing due to a…

December 7, 2018 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Ebola Outbreak In Congo Remains “Serious and Unpredictable,” According To WHO

The recent Ebola outbreak in Congo is the second-largest one in the history of the country, and it remains “serious and unpredictable,” says WHO, the World Health Organization. The most significant concern is regarding the stocks of the experimental Ebola vaccine,…

December 7, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Brain-Eating Amoeba Found In A Seattle Woman

A Seattle woman was diagnosed with a brain tumor. However, during the surgery, the doctors discovered that, in reality, that formation was not a brain tumor but a rare brain-eating amoeba. “It’s something I’ve actually never seen before. Pathologists couldn’t…

December 7, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Ancient Strain Of Plague May Have Caused The Decline Of Neolithic Europeans

Scientists from France, Sweden, and Denmark have identified an ancient strain of plague bacteria (Yersinia pestis) in the 5,000-year-old DNA samples extracted from the human remains found in a mass grave. According to the researchers, who published their study’s result on December…

December 7, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Aggressive Rhetoric could Make Anti-Vaccines Activists turn their Backs on the Health System

Three years ago, Tara Hills, a Canadian mother of seven children, was totally against vaccines. She thought that immunization has a negative impact on children’s health and it could cause them a lot of trouble. As a result, she declared…

December 6, 2018 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Obese Parents Are More Likely To Pass On Obesity To Their Children

The annual report conducted by NHS Digital in the UK revealed that children of obese parents are more likely to suffer from obesity in comparison with those with of parents with a healthy weight. It seems that this trend is due…

December 6, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Gut Bacteria in Newborn Babies Has A Crucial Role In Fighting Diseases

Scientists have already revealed that the intestinal flora is an excellent ally against several diseases. Now, a new study showed that the first gut bacteria that form in newborn babies has a crucial role in fighting early-life diseases, paving the way…

December 6, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Saliva Test For Alzheimer’s Disease Is Now One Step Closer Thanks To New Findings

Two University of Alberta scientists, namely, Liang Li and Roger Dixon, identified three biomarkers that detect mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease, as well, and which pave the way to a saliva test for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis. By using a powerful mass…

December 6, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Human Gut Bacteria Present Over 6,000 Antibiotic-Resistant Genes

A new study, in which the University of Birmingham participated, revealed that human gut bacteria present more than 6,000 antibiotic-resistant genes that allow the microorganisms to be immune to antibiotics. While that might be beneficial since the intestinal microbiota is living…

December 5, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0