Thomas Carannante : Science World Report

May 23, 2014 01:53 PM EDT

Malaria Vaccine Developers Find New Target to Fight the Disease

Millions of malaria cases are diagnosed each year across the globe with a majority coming from Africa. These cases also account for hundreds of thousands of deaths, but researchers believe they have now found a target to effectively attack malaria

May 23, 2014 12:41 PM EDT

May is National Stroke Awareness Month: CDC Has Everything You Need to Know

As Memorial Day weekend approaches and we begin heading to the beach, it’s important to remember that May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Each year nearly 800,000 people suffer from a stroke, often times resulting in death or paralysis.

May 23, 2014 12:02 PM EDT

As Drought Continues in California, Beaches Witness Better Water Quality

The current drought California is facing is one of the most severe on state record, with Governor Jerry Brown declaring a state of emergency in January. But California’s recent droughts are doing something unexpected; they're improve beaches' water quality.

May 22, 2014 05:53 PM EDT

Yelp Identifies Food Poisonings at Restaurants in New York City

Yelp is an “online urban guide” and business review sites founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Francisco. Users/reviewers typically use it to comment about restaurants and bars, and it recently proved to help identify food poisonings.

May 22, 2014 05:53 PM EDT

FDA: Food Companies Recall Hummus and Walnuts Due to Listeria Scare

On Thursday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported that St. Louis based Sherman Produce Co. and Massachusetts prepared foods manufacturer Lansal Inc., recalled hummus and walnuts because of a possible listeria contamination.

May 22, 2014 05:53 PM EDT

Voting Opens Today for 'Biggest Problem in Science' to Determine 2014 Longitude Prize

Earlier this week it was announced that the British government would revive the Longitude Prize, which was first established in 1714 in order to solve pressing scientific problems. The public will vote on which problem they feel is greatest.

May 22, 2014 02:21 PM EDT

Mosquitoes Rapidly Spreading Chikungunya Virus to Humans in the Caribbean

The Chikungunya virus is transmitted to people by mosquitoes, of which the common symptoms are fever and joint pain. Various countries in the Caribbean have seen thousands of cases of the virus, especially in the past few days.

May 22, 2014 01:15 PM EDT

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency Seizes $31 Million in Fake Drugs

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) of Britain and other law enforcement agents arrested 237 people and seized $31.4 million of counterfeit and unlicensed medicines between May 11 and May 21.

May 22, 2014 10:40 AM EDT

ULA Atlas 5 Rocket Launches Classified Satellite Into Space Today!

The Air Force launched a top-secret satellite aboard the United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket on Thursday morning. At 9:09 a.m. the rocket launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida carrying the NROL-33 satellite.

May 22, 2014 10:13 AM EDT

Employee With Hepatitis A at Missouri Red Robin Restaurant Worked while Contagious

A Red Robin restaurant in Missouri may have exposed up to 5,000 people to the hepatitis A virus. An infected employee of the New Jersey-based restaurant chain in Springfield, MO worked while possibly contagious, health officials said.

May 22, 2014 06:50 AM EDT

Powdered Alcohol and Its Effect on Health, Convenience, and Hangovers

Powdered alcohol, also known as “Palcohol”, is made in two different formulations: Beverage (ingestible) and Industrial (non-ingestible). The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau approved the powdered alcohol, but it might not last long.

May 22, 2014 06:50 AM EDT

Minnesota Disregards FDA and Issues Ban on Antibacterial Ingredient

Triclosan is one of the most prevalent antibacterial compounds found in various products, including toothpastes, cosmetics, antibacterial soaps, and body washes. Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton issued a ban on triclosan starting in 2017.