How we treat the least of us
By Pierre B. Bland, DVM We all have different views on how we interact in and with the world. How often do we self-evaluate …
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UK to decide if it’s OK to make babies from DNA of 3 people
By MARIA CHENG LONDON — British lawmakers will vote Tuesday on whether to let scientists use controversial techniques to create babies from the DNA of three …
Ebola vaccines testing starts in Liberia
By JONATHAN PAYE-LAYLEH MONROVIA, Liberia — Large-scale human testing of two potential Ebola vaccines got under way in Liberia’s capital Monday, part of a global effort …
Obama administration on track to surpass health care goal
Photo courtesy of vosizneias.com By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR WASHINGTON — Some 9.5 million people have already signed up for 2015 coverage under President Barack Obama’s …
Only 5 people being treated for Ebola in Liberia, Monrovia
Photo Courtesy of efesalud.com By JONATHAN PAYE-LAYLEH MONROVIA, Liberia — Liberia said Monday that there are currently only five confirmed cases of Ebola in the …
The dog, the priest, and the fashion statement
Photo Courtesy David I. muir/for South Florida Times I was sitting at my station in the treatment area working on the day’s records. …
The dog, the priest, and the fashion statement
Photo Courtesy David I. muir/for South Florida Times I was sitting at my station in the treatment area working on the day’s records. …
Snails slither into spa scene in Thailand and around world
By DENIS D. GRAY CHIANG MAI, Thailand (AP) — The last time I encountered escargots they were served up by a French waiter, sizzling in garlic …
Egypt court convicts doctor of female genital mutilation
By SARAH EL DEEB CAIRO — An Egyptian appeals court on Monday convicted a doctor of manslaughter and performing female genital mutilation that led to the …
Genetics vs. environment in shaping our bodies
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON — How a person’s immune system does its job seems to depend more on environment and the germs …