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Antibiotic resistance raising the specter of 'untreatable gonorrhea'
Date: Jul-18-2016The sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea, one of the most common among Americans, is becoming resistant to azithromycin - a main recommended treatment.
Alzheimer's vaccine steps closer with new study
Date: Jul-18-2016A new vaccine combination has proven successful in mouse models of Alzheimer's, new study reveals, and it could be tested in humans within 3-5 years.
Medical center reduces blood waste, saves millions with new practices
Date: Jul-18-2016By changing practices spanning ordering, transport, and storage of blood, an academic medical center reduces blood use by 30 percent and saves $2 million.
Purpura: What You Need to Know
Date: Jul-18-2016Learn all about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for purpura, a skin condition that appears as small purple spots just beneath the surface of the skin.
Musical taste is cultural, not biological, says study
Date: Jul-18-2016Our taste in music comes from our cultural exposure, not from a natural human tendency to prefer one sound over another, say researchers.
Marrying young: Marital expectations for kids influenced by mom
Date: Jul-18-2016Children's expectations of when or if they will marry, particularly if they will marry young, are heavily influenced by the experiences of their mothers.
Cinnamon: Could this popular spice make us better learners?
Date: Jul-17-2016A sprinkle of cinnamon on your breakfast could be the difference between being a good learner or a bad learner, mouse study concludes.
Cat Scratch Fever: Everything You and Your Cat Need to Know
Date: Jul-17-2016Learn all about cat scratch fever, an infection that can occur when someone is bitten, licked, or scratched by a cat infected by B. henselae bacteria.
Why do stand-up comedians die young?
Date: Jul-16-2016A landmark study shows that stand-up comedians are more likely to have a premature death than comedy actors or dramatic actors. Why is this the case?
FaceTime might help toddlers learn new skills and social interactions
Date: Jul-16-2016Screen time is discouraged in children under the age of 2 to avoid poor language skills. However, a new study shows that video chat may enhance learning.
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