Prevention : Discovery News

Columbus May Have Found Syphilis in The New World

Posted by Emily Sohn Thu Jan 5, 2012 08:00 AM ET | 0

The transmission of diseases from Old World to New may have been a two-way street. Read more

'Promising' Step for World's First Malaria Vaccine

Posted Tue Oct 18, 2011 06:15 PM ET | 0

The vaccine, in development for more than 25 years, now gets most of its support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Read more

36 Million Pounds of Turkey Recalled

Posted Thu Aug 4, 2011 12:10 PM ET | 0

The voluntary recall comes after one person died and 76 others were infected with the drug-resistant strain of salmonella. Read more

Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Strain Emerges

Posted Mon Jul 11, 2011 01:32 PM ET | 0

Often called the "clap," the infection had been easily treatable -- until now. Read more

Which Foods Are Most Likely to Get You Sick?

Posted by Emily Sohn Wed Jun 8, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

In light of the recent deadly outbreak of E. coli in Germany, find out which foods are the riskiest and why. Read more

Hangover Tips Just in Time for New Year's

Posted by Emily Sohn Thu Dec 30, 2010 08:45 AM ET | 0

After the countdown ends, the confetti falls and the champagne bottles are empty, all that's left is a hangover. Read more

Vaccine-Autism Fears Still Plague U.S. Parents

Posted Mon Mar 1, 2010 07:54 AM ET | 0

About a quarter of parents said they agreed "some vaccines cause autism in healthy children," according to a new survey. Read more

Doctors Urge Choking Warning Labels for Food

Posted Mon Feb 22, 2010 12:47 PM ET | 0

Although federal law requires choking warning labels on certain toys, no mandate exists for food. Read more

Tidal Tremors May Predict Giant Quakes

Posted by Michael Reilly Tue Jan 5, 2010 07:00 AM ET | 0

Could the tides signal the approach of the next major earthquake? Read more

World AIDS Day Warning on HIV Transmission

Posted Tue Dec 1, 2009 12:30 PM ET | 0

Heterosexual contact has become the chief transmission route for HIV infection. Read more

Hand Washing Detectors Could Save Lives

Posted by Cristen Conger Tue Oct 13, 2009 08:38 AM ET | 0

HyGreen hand hygiene sensors can detect whether doctors and health care workers have followed hand-washing procedures before making contact with patients. Read more

WIDE ANGLE: Swine Flu Outbreak

Posted Wed Oct 7, 2009 10:57 AM ET

The H1N1 swine flu is a vicious flu strain that's on the rise across the globe. Discovery News tracks its progress from a minor outbreak in Mexico to a full-blown, world-wide pandemic in this Wide Angle. Read more

Swine Flu Deaths Higher in Older Kids

Posted Fri Sep 4, 2009 08:15 AM ET | 0

The first detailed study of U.S. children killed by swine flu found the outbreak differs from ordinary flu in at least one puzzling respect: It appears to be taking a higher toll on school-age youngsters than on babies and toddlers. Read more

Sewage Breeds Bigger, Faster Mosquitoes

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Aug 10, 2009 09:43 AM ET | 0

One thing that make sewage stink: Mosquitoes thrive on it. Read more

Swine Flu Deaths Higher in Older Kids: Discovery News

Posted Mon Aug 3, 2009 08:30 AM ET

The first detailed study of U.S. children killed by swine flu found the outbreak differs from ordinary flu in at least one puzzling respect: It appears to be taking a higher toll on school-age youngsters than on babies and toddlers. Read more