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Greek Yogurt's Toxic Waste By-Product May Be Causing Widespread Water Pollution

By Justin Caba | May 24, 2013 12:46 PM EDT

Greek yogurt companies and researchers scramble to find the best solution for the disposal of a harmful byproduct, whey acid.

US Teen Birth Rates at Lowest Level Since 1976

US Teen Birth Rates at Lowest Level Since 1976

By Anthony Rivas | May 23, 2013 06:59 PM EDT

Teen birth rates have been cut in half over the past 20 years, a government report says.

Coronavirus

Share And Share Alike: WHO Tells Scientists To Share Information On Coronavirus

By Christie Rizk | May 23, 2013 06:48 PM EDT

WHO officials say scientists worldwide should be sharing information on the recent spread of coronavirus, not looking to profit from their work.

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As H7N9 Epidemic Fades, Bird Flu Experts Identify How The Virus Spreads

By Nsikan Akpan | May 23, 2013 03:56 PM EDT

A new study gives insight into how H7N9 avian influenza passes between mammals, providing clues into the human outbreak.

Sanofi creates new type of flu vaccine

Universal Flu Vaccine Research Bearing Fruit; Forget The Yearly Shot

By Jonathan Weiss | May 23, 2013 02:45 PM EDT

By creating a completely artificial flu-like structure, researchers are on their way to reducing yearly flu shots to just once in a lifetime.

Hurricane Sandy

CDC Reports 117 Died As A Result Of Hurricane Sandy, Most From Drowning

By Nadia-Elysse Harris | May 23, 2013 12:53 PM EDT

New York and New Jersey saw the most deaths from Superstorm Sandy in 2012, with drowning as the leading cause.

Asiatic Black Bear

Bear Bile: Chinese Pharma Company Extracts Bile From Endangered Bears For Medicine

By Ansa Varughese | May 23, 2013 10:40 AM EDT

Using captive Asiatic black bears for medical purposes, China's Guizhentang Pharmaceutical faces a fight from celebrities and animal rights activists.

Self-Regulation Skills Even Among Asian Preschoolers, American Girls Better than Boys

Self-Regulation Skills Better In American Girls Than Boys; Asian Preschoolers Equally Motivated

By Ashik Siddique | May 22, 2013 08:08 PM EDT

Self-regulation skills are a significant factor in academic success. While children of both genders in China, South Korea, and Taiwan are equally motivated in behavioral tasks, American girls perform significantly better than boys.

Trevor Bolder Dies Spiders from Mars Uriah Heep Bassist Had Pancreatic Cancer

Bassist Trevor Bolder Dies After Battling Pancreatic Cancer with Chemotherapy

By Ashik Siddique | May 22, 2013 05:24 PM EDT

Bassist Trevor Bolder dies at 62 after battling pancreatic cancer. A former member of David Bowie’s Spiders From Mars and the band Uriah Heep, the musician underwent a partial pancreas removal and chemotherapy.

Ranbaxy losing $500 million in lawsuit

Japanese Pharmaceutical Company Says It Was Duped In Indian Drugmaker Ranbaxy Purchase

By Jonathan Weiss | May 22, 2013 03:57 PM EDT

After a $500 million lawsuit by the US government, the largest stakeholder speaks out.

Electronic Health Record

More Than Half Of America’s Doctors Are Using Electronic Health Records

By Nadia-Elysse Harris | May 22, 2013 02:48 PM EDT

High implementation of electronic health records largely owes to Obamacare, according to the Dept. of Health and Human Services.

GlaxoSmithKline

US Signs $200M Deal With GlaxoSmithKline To Develop Antibiotics, Award Is First Of Its Kind

By Nadia-Elysse Harris | May 22, 2013 10:41 AM EDT

The US Dept. of Health and Human Services signed a potentially five-year deal with the pharmaceutical giant to fight against antibiotic resistance and superbugs.

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Mysterious Illness Kills 2 In Alabama, Officials Hope CDC Can 'Figure It Out'

By Nadia-Elysse Harris | May 22, 2013 08:36 AM EDT

Two people have died from a mysterious respiratory illness in Southeast Alabama. Officials have yet to determine the cause of the illness or an effective treatment.

Tony Romo Cyst Surgery Will Not Affect Performance This Season

Tony Romo Cyst Surgery Will Not Affect Season

By Anthony Rivas | May 21, 2013 06:10 PM EDT

Tony Romo, quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, just had surgery on a back cyst, but will be ready for off-season games next month.

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WHO: 'World Is Not Ready' For H7N9 Bird Flu Outbreak

By Ansa Varughese | May 21, 2013 05:23 PM EDT

The World Health Organization has had difficulty tracking the course of the deadly H7N9 bird flu since it was reported in humans in March.

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