Epidemic : Science World Report

Mar 27, 2017 03:28 AM EDT

New Way To Diagnose Tuberculosis Discovered, Could Save More Lives

British scientists find a new way that could diagnose TB in just a few days instead of months.

Dec 17, 2016 07:03 AM EST

Newfound Technique Developed By Physicists To Prevent Epidemics

Scientists at the University of Aberdeen have developed a mathematical method to prevent epidemics by vaccinating fewer people than ever before.

Nov 15, 2016 02:38 AM EST

Europe Hit Hard By Bird Flu Epidemic; Thousands Of Chickens To Be Slaughtered

Several European nations are under attack by a severe bird flu epidemic. Germany, Austria and Switzerland are among the worst affected countries.

Dec 01, 2015 04:16 PM EST

Climate Change Increases Malaria In Africa: Study Reveals New Findings

A recent study revealed that as climate change heightens, it will increase the spread of malaria within various regions of Africa.

Mar 07, 2014 02:10 PM EST

Drug Epidemic Spreading and Causing Deaths Throughout New England Area

Heroin, an opiate drug that is derived from morphine, has caused increases in drug abuse across the United States, particularly on the East Coast and in the New England area in recent years.

Feb 02, 2014 08:40 PM EST

Study Finds Government Deregulation Fuelling Obesity Epidemic

Governments could slow or even reverse the growing obesity epidemic if they introduced more regulation into the global market for fast foods such as burgers, chips and fizzy sweet drinks, researchers said on Monday.