There’s a disease called “canine Brucellosis” that has recently come to the attention of health officials. Public warnings have stated that this disease can be transferred from dogs to humans. Several cases have been confirmed in Marian County, Iowa. You can read more about this here.
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The passage of the HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act in 2013 allowed for more research on HIV-positive organ donations. This has led an Atlanta woman to become the first living HIV-positive kidney donor in the world. Both the donor and the recipient of the kidney are doing well. For more!-->…
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IFL Science: There currently are at least 11 cases of Salmonella under investigation in multiple states. Pet hedgehogs can carry this bacterium that make humans sick. The Center of Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that hedgehog owners stop cuddling their pets, because there’s reason!-->…
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According to a newly published study, researchers in Australia have formulated a 10-minute test that can detect the presence of cancer cells anywhere in the human body. The test works by identifying the presence of a unique DNA structure that forms when cancer cells are placed in water. Scientists…
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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention project that cancer will replace heart disease as the leading cause of death in the United States in two years. Recent data suggests the nation is experiencing a new transition within the chronic disease category. Research conducted by Stanford…
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AFM, or acute flaccid myelitis, is a rare illness that affects the nervous system that can cause muscle weakness and sudden onset paralysis. There have been 80 confirmed cases of this polio-like illness in 25 states this year. In addition, there are 139 cases under investigation, and the CDC noted…
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People carrying the malaria parasite have a signature scent, and a recent study shows that dogs can be trained to identify someone infected with malaria simply by sniffing their socks. Dogs have been previously trained to use smell to diagnose diabetes and some forms of cancer, and current research…
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