May 16, 2012
East African Bill Rejects HIV Criminalization ClauseMay 15, 2012
On April 23, the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) passed the HIV and AIDS Prevention and Management Bill, which outlines progressive strategies to better manage the HIV/AIDS epidemic in...
“The Silent Killer”: Chagas DiseaseMay 9, 2012
A little-known but deadly disease is making its presence felt in the southwestern United States. Chagas disease, sometimes called the “silent killer,” has long been known in Central and South...
Vermont Talks VaccinesMay 2, 2012
In Vermont, the current debate over whether to get rid of “philosophical exemptions” to childhood vaccines mirrors rising skepticism about vaccine-use across the country. The philosophical...
Botulism Kills 23 Horses in MaineMay 1, 2012
A rare botulism outbreak caused the deaths of 23 horses at the Whistlin’ Willow farm in Gorham, Maine.
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The 175-acre farm lost 23 of its horses between April 7 and 17 due to the...
Measles Cases Up in United States, Global Deaths DownApr 30, 2012
Measles has been making headlines in the United States and abroad. U.S. measles cases in 2011 were the highest in 15 years, nearly four times higher than the typical year. Meanwhile, a recent study...
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Inadequate FDA Antibiotic Policy Spurs Criticism Apr 27, 2012
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The Asian longhorned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis) was first introduced in North America in the mid 1990’s. It spread rapidly throughout...
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