Diseases and Conditions : Discovery News

Mouse Virus Link to Fatigue Retracted

Posted Thu Dec 22, 2011 02:02 PM ET | 0

A 2009 report linking a mouse retrovirus to chronic fatigue syndrome is disproved and retracted. Read more

Six Misconceptions About Pedophiles

Posted by Eric Niiler Fri Nov 18, 2011 11:44 AM ET | 0

Experts say it's a treatable condition and that understanding it may help prevent abuse. Read more

Avian Flu Scare in South Africa

Posted Thu May 26, 2011 09:11 AM ET | 0

An avian flu outbreak has halted ostrich meat exports from South Africa. Read more

Mozambique Vaccinates to Reduce Measles Deaths

Posted Sun May 22, 2011 04:50 PM ET | 0

Over the next five days, the African nation will vaccinate 3.6 million children in a bid to reduce measles deaths by 98 percent. Read more

Most Common Dog, Cat Diseases Revealed

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu May 19, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

Dental disease, weight issues and fleas were the most commonly diagnosed conditions for cats and dogs -- or at least those that got to see a vet at all. Read more

Monkeys Born With AIDS-Blocking Gene

Posted Thu May 5, 2011 10:34 AM ET | 0

The gene, identified as TRIM5, appears to offer protection from the deadly virus. Read more

Crude Oil Chemical Linked to Heart Defect in Babies

Posted Sat Apr 30, 2011 11:11 AM ET | 0

For the first time, scientists have shown that exposure to a compound in crude oil is associated with congenital heart disease. Read more

Haiti Cholera Deaths Top 250

Posted Mon Oct 25, 2010 12:15 PM ET | 0

Cholera is primarily passed on through contaminated water or food and can spread like wildfire through Haiti's unsanitary tent cities. Read more

5 Strange (and Oftentimes Deadly) Historic STD Treatments

Posted Mon Oct 11, 2010 02:22 PM ET | 0

Sexually transmitted diseases have their own strange medical history. Read more

Swallowing Diamonds Could Find What's Ailing You

Posted by Eric Bland Tue Sep 7, 2010 06:00 AM ET | 0

Diamonds could soon be measured not only in carats but by dose as well. Research shows nanodiamonds can be swallowed and help diagnose disease. Read more

Disease Outbreak Feared in Pakistan Flooding: Big Pics

Posted Mon Aug 16, 2010 01:18 PM ET | 0

As aid slowly trickles in to millions of flood victims, the first reports of disease are emerging. Read more

Extracted Teeth Could Stock Stem Cell Banks

Posted by Irene Klotz Fri Jun 25, 2010 08:59 AM ET | 0

Japanese researchers coax living tissue from inside extracted wisdom teeth into forming stem cells. Read more

Infectious Beauty: Sculptures of Viruses and Bacteria

Posted Fri Jun 18, 2010 01:55 PM ET | 0

U.K. Artist Luke Jerram designs glass-blown representations of deadly viruses and bacteria. His latest show is called Infectious Beauty, and depicts viruses and bacteria in blown glass. Read more