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Vomit bird throws up a defence against predators

Babies of a bird species called the Eurasian roller vomit a foul-smelling orange liquid as a defence mechanism against predators, biologists have discovered.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Mar 07, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Swine Flu vs. Seasonal Flu: Be Prepared

It hit in April but continues to wreak havoc locally and globally. H1N1 -- also known as swine flu -- has sickened over 43,000 people nationwide and it’s not disappearing anytime soon, says University of Cincinnati infectious ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Aug 13, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (7) | comments 1

A 2-in-1 test for detecting E. coli in ground beef and other foods

Scientists today reported development of the first two-in-one test that can simultaneously detect both the E. coli bacteria responsible for terrible food poisoning outbreaks, and the toxins, or poisons, that t ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Mar 23, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Drug dramatically reduces nausea and vomiting in bone marrow transplant patients

Bone marrow transplant patients say two of the most debilitating side effects of the treatment are nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy and radiation.

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Mar 01, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Coping with chemo in childhood cancer

Although nausea and vomiting are common in children undergoing chemotherapy, few quality studies identify absolutely the best way to prevent and treat this problem in kids, said Robert Phillips, M.D., lead author of a new ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Sep 08, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Scientist develops salmonella test that makes food safer, reduce recalls

Earlier this year, an outbreak of salmonella caused by infected eggs resulted in thousands of illnesses before a costly recall could be implemented. Now, University of Missouri researchers have created a new ...

Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry

created Nov 22, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Abused children more likely to suffer unexplained abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting

Children who have been abused psychologically, physically or sexually are more likely to suffer unexplained abdominal pain and nausea or vomiting than children who have not been abused, a study led by University of North ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Mar 08, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Probiotics shorten diarrhea episodes

Probiotic bacteria given as therapies for diarrhoea reduce the length of time sufferers are affected and lessen the chance of episodes continuing for more than four days. These are the findings of a new systematic review ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Nov 10, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Tobacco plants yield the first vaccine for the dreaded 'cruise ship virus'

Scientists have used a new vaccine production technology to develop a vaccine for norovirus, a dreaded cause of diarrhea and vomiting that may be the second most common viral infection in the United States after the flu. ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Aug 18, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Cholera confirmed for resident of Haiti's capital

(AP) -- The cholera epidemic has spread into Haiti's capital, imperiling nearly 3 million people living in Port-au-Prince, nearly half of them in unsanitary tent camps for the homeless from the Jan. 12 earthquake.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Nov 09, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

As H1N1 looms, study shows students aren't protecting themselves

As public health experts warn of potential widespread outbreaks of H1N1 flu this school year, a new study from North Carolina State University shows that students do not comply with basic preventative measures ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Sep 10, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A severe vomiting sickness with chronic cannabis abuse

Marijuana, a commonly abused drug among high school and college students is linked to a severe form of vomiting syndrome and compulsive bathing behavior. This form of severe vomiting sickness is increasingly recognized with ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Mar 20, 2009 | popularity 2.2 / 5 (16) | comments 23

Mexico on edge as reports of swine flu cases climb

(AP) -- A new strain of swine flu has this metropolis of 20 million people increasingly fearful as suspected flu deaths grow, and world health officials warn that Mexico City could be at the epicenter of ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Apr 26, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Genetic link to vitamin A deficiency

(PhysOrg.com) -- Almost half of UK women may be lacking an important source of vitamin A due to a previously undiscovered genetic variation, scientists at Newcastle University have found.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Nov 17, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A taste of help to keep cancer patients' pounds up

(AP) -- The statistic is shocking: Severe malnutrition and weight loss play a role in at least one in five cancer deaths. Yet nutrition too often is an afterthought until someone's already in trouble.

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created May 18, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0