West Nile Positive Mosquitoes been Confirmed in Yavapai County
Monday, May 7th, 2007Traps in Gilbert, Tempe, east Mesa and elsewhere are collecting hundreds of the Culex mosquitoes, the variety that most commonly carries the deadly West Nile virus.
Archive for May, 2007
Outbreak of Mumps Virus Recenty Identified in Canada
Monday, May 7th, 2007The mumps outbreak that was recently identified in Canada’s Maritime provinces has made its way to Ontario with 3 confirmed cases being reported in Ottawa, York and Waterloo.
Brazil will Import Cheaper Versions of a Patented HIV/AIDS Drug
Monday, May 7th, 2007The government of Brazil has issued a license that will allow the importation of cheaper versions of a patented HIV/AIDS drug after negotiations failed to bring about agreement on price reductions with Merck, the US company holding the patent.
Tart Cherries May be Good for More Than Just Making Pie
Tuesday, May 1st, 2007Tart Cherries May Alter Heart/Diabetes Factors, according to new data from an animal study conducted by University of Michigan Health System researchers and presented today at a major scientific meeting.
Should Every Cow Carry a Health Warning?
Tuesday, May 1st, 2007TWO eminent professors, professor Tony Campbell and professor Peter Elwood, both from Cardiff University’s School of Medicine went head to head last week to Thursday April 26 debate the risks and benefits of drinking milk.
