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Scientists Found Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria In Space
NASA scientists found drug-resistant strains of bacteria in the ISS toilets, but say they pose no threat to the astronauts—for now.
Parents Who Don’t Vaccinate Their Kids Should Pay A ‘Sin Tax’
It’s time for America to follow Australia’s lead in taking a stand against anti-vaxxers.
Cultural Traditions Are Fueling the Spread of a Rare Tuberculosis Strain
Poverty is also a factor, but customs like eating raw meat and drinking blood are not helping.
California is trying to fight a deadly Hepatitis A outbreak
California is trying to fight a deadly Hepatitis A outbreak
A Major Avian Influenza Outbreak Could Kill 62 Million People
“It’s just a matter of when it happens, how it happens, and how deadly it's going to be.”
The Latest Ransomware Took Advantage of a Devilishly Clever Trick
Usually, ransomware may be spread via emails or websites. But at least some victims of this latest wave were infected by a software update, according to researchers and law enforcement.
Parents Who Don’t Vaccinate Their Kids Should Pay A ‘Sin Tax’
We’re comfortable with taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and, recently, marijuana. Why don’t we use one for refusing vaccines, too?
Christine Curry Is Helping Expecting Mothers With Zika Prepare For an Uncertain Future
The Florida doctor is one of the leaders in the fight against the debilitating disease.
Hundreds of Sick Toronto College Students Are Vomiting, Shitting Their Brains Out
Officials are still investigating the source of the infection, believed to be a norovirus.
Sanitation and Running Water Make Mass Zika Outbreak in US Unlikely
But investment in health and sanitation infrastructure is crucial to make sure that continues.
How Majority Muslim Countries Are Handling HIV Infections
In most parts of the world, HIV infections and deaths from AIDS have been falling, but in Muslim-majority regions, new HIV infections have been on the rise since 2001.