Archive: 16/02/2016

What your gut bacteria can tell you about type 2 diabetes

Identifying changes in the types and activities of microorganisms that live in the human gut could help early diagnosis of type 2 diabetes (T2D), a study by researchers from the Broad Institute in the US and Seoul National ...

Feb 16, 2016

Testing change possible after Flint-area Legionella outbreak

Michigan, seeking to prevent another oversight fiasco after lead poisoning in Flint and a deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak in the area, is considering new water testing rules for hospitals and possible changes to how ...

Feb 16, 2016

Six pregnant Mexican women infected with Zika

Six pregnant women have been infected with Zika in Mexico, the health ministry said Tuesday, amid global fears that the mosquito-borne virus causes a severe birth defect.

Feb 16, 2016

FDA sets guidelines to protect US blood supply from Zika

The Food and Drug Administration is recommending U.S. blood banks refuse donations from people who have travelled to countries where the Zika virus is active in the previous four weeks, part of guidelines meant to protect ...

Feb 16, 2016

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International Zika experts descend on Brazil

International experts, including World Health Organization chief Margaret Chan, are visiting Brazil this week and next to check out a major increase in Zika virus infections, which have been blamed for birth defects.

Feb 16, 2016