Scientists Push Plan To Change How Researchers Define Alzheimer's
Research scientists say they want to define Alzheimer's by the biological changes it causes in the brain, rather than by symptoms like memory loss.
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Concerns Grow That Infections From 'Zombie Deer' Meat Can Jump To Humans
Chronic Wasting Disease, a deadly neurological disorder similar to Mad Cow, has been detected in 24 states. So far it has posed no risk to people, but a new Canadian study has prompted more testing.
To Protect Fruit Crops, Scientists Are Putting Them Into A Deep Freeze
In an effort to save irreplaceable varieties from disease and other threats, plant cuttings are being "cryopreserved" — plunged into liquid nitrogen for later revival.
Germ History: From Measles To Syphilis, How We Created The Golden Age Of Germs
Ten thousand years ago, many of our deadly human diseases didn't exist. What happened?
Do You Know What 'Vector' And 'Endemic' Mean? We Can Help — Sort Of
When it comes to talking about infectious diseases, researchers have their own special jargon. But even they aren't always 100 percent sure of the definitions.
This Germ Can Live Decades In Distilled Water, Kill Humans In 48 Hours
It causes melioidosis, whose yearly death toll of 90,000 is about the same as for measles. But the disease hasn't been on the global health radar — until now.
Warm Weather Extends Maine's Lobster Season
Not only has the warm winter lengthened lobster season for fishermen, but it could make lobsters susceptible to new predators and diseases.
Sierra Leone's Last Ebola Patient Released, But Nation Not Yet 'Ebola-Free'
The country celebrates but the World Health Organization says it must go six weeks without a new case before the nation can be declared virus-free.
Panel Says Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Is A Disease, And Renames It
"Systemic exertion intolerance disease" might not fall trippingly off the tongue, but an Institute of Medicine panel says it better matches the symptoms. The disease, it says, is real.
Death Comes In Many Different Ways. And Some Are A Bit Surprising
A new report looks at the top causes of death in 188 countries. Infectious diseases are less of a threat than in 1990 — but please, look both ways before you cross the street.