Bacteria in Ocean Water Can Cause Death
An older woman went swimming with a cut on her knee. Days later, her leg is amputated, and then after a few more days, she died. Certain bacteria lurks in warm ocean water, and can cause death if exposed to an open wound.
An older woman went swimming with a cut on her knee. Days later, her leg is amputated, and then after a few more days, she died. Certain bacteria lurks in warm ocean water, and can cause death if exposed to an open wound.
Dengue Fever
Mosquitoes in Florida are carrying dengue fever; experts are offering tips on how to avoid breeding grounds.
Mosquitoes in Florida are carrying dengue fever; experts are offering tips on how to avoid breeding grounds.
Dystonia Can Cause Blindness, And Some May Not Even Know They Have It
A neurological disorder called dystonia is causing a photographer to go blind.
A neurological disorder called dystonia is causing a photographer to go blind.
Green Mosquitoes
Researchers developing ways to kill off mosquitoes without harming humans.
Researchers developing ways to kill off mosquitoes without harming humans.
Gene Sequencing
Want to know if you're susceptible to heart disease or cancer? Consult your genes. This kind of personalized care may be the future of medicine.
Want to know if you're susceptible to heart disease or cancer? Consult your genes. This kind of personalized care may be the future of medicine.
Walgreens to Sell Over-the Counter DNA Tests
Robert Bazell (NBC Nightly News) reports that Walgreen's stores are planning to begin selling an over the counter genetic testing kit that will tell you if you are at risk for various diseases.
Robert Bazell (NBC Nightly News) reports that Walgreen's stores are planning to begin selling an over the counter genetic testing kit that will tell you if you are at risk for various diseases.
Essential Oils May Fight Superbugs
Essential oils might help combat drug-resistant hopsital superbugs.
Essential oils might help combat drug-resistant hopsital superbugs.
Newborn Test Could Help Screen Better for Disease
A common test for newborns may miss a condition that leads to hearing loss.
A common test for newborns may miss a condition that leads to hearing loss.
Unknown Airborne Fungus Spreading in Oregon
A potentially fatal airborne fungus has been spreading in Oregon into nearby states, and researchers still haven't found the source.
A potentially fatal airborne fungus has been spreading in Oregon into nearby states, and researchers still haven't found the source.
Robert Bazell Reports on a Possible Cure for Huntington's
Robert Bazell (NBC Nightly News) reports on new research concerning Huntington's disease.
Robert Bazell (NBC Nightly News) reports on new research concerning Huntington's disease.
Vitamin E Can Treat Fatty Liver Disease
Vitamin E works better than any other treatment option for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease-- a common, obesity-related condition.
Vitamin E works better than any other treatment option for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease-- a common, obesity-related condition.
Dr. Nancy Discusses DNA Tests and Beau Biden
Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBC Today's Show) talks with Meredith Vieira about DNA tests that you will soon be able to take at home. They also discuss Beau Biden's stroke.
Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBC Today's Show) talks with Meredith Vieira about DNA tests that you will soon be able to take at home. They also discuss Beau Biden's stroke.
Drug Store Genetics
Soon you'll be able to walk into your neighborhood drugstore and learn which diseases you may have a genetic risk for.
Soon you'll be able to walk into your neighborhood drugstore and learn which diseases you may have a genetic risk for.
Daycare Illnesses
Some daycares seem to send kids home even when they only have mild illnesses.
Some daycares seem to send kids home even when they only have mild illnesses.
Parents Should Have the Sex Talk Earlier with Kids
Many parents are talking with their older children about the birds and the bees-- but according to new research, that dreaded talk comes too late for many kids.
Many parents are talking with their older children about the birds and the bees-- but according to new research, that dreaded talk comes too late for many kids.
Chicken Pox Parties
Purposefully exposing your child to the chicken pox could put them at risk for more than just the infection.
Purposefully exposing your child to the chicken pox could put them at risk for more than just the infection.
Autism Insurance
A special facility in Texas helps autistic children cope and function in life, and gets insurance to cover it.
A special facility in Texas helps autistic children cope and function in life, and gets insurance to cover it.
Why Do Older Women Have a High Risk for Autistic Babies?
Researchers are investigating the risks of autism for children whose mothers were 40 or more at birth.
Researchers are investigating the risks of autism for children whose mothers were 40 or more at birth.
The Internet Can Be a Resource or a Hindrance for Your Health
The Internet is a valuable resource for health information, but a new study shows it's also a source of misinformation, and can waste your doctor's valuable time.
The Internet is a valuable resource for health information, but a new study shows it's also a source of misinformation, and can waste your doctor's valuable time.
A New Study Examines King Tut's Death
A new study examines the probable cause of death of King Tut: malaria and bone abnormalities.
A new study examines the probable cause of death of King Tut: malaria and bone abnormalities.
