BEIJING — World health officials expressed “great concern” Wednesday that a dangerous new virus is starting to spread between people outside of China, a troubling development as China and the world frantically work to contain the outbreak. For a second day, the number of infections grew dramatically. The new virus...
ICYMI: 'How Not to Die' by Dr. Michael Greger
Michael Greger, M.D. is a physician, bestselling author, and professional speaker on a variety of important health-related issues. Dr. Greger recently appeared at Fresno City College's Old Administration Building to discuss the importance of whole-food, plant-based diet and how it reduces and reverses the risk of diseases. → To learn more...
Lyme Disease Led to My Daughter’s Death. Join the Fight Against Tick-Borne Disease.
My cause is personal, and my goal will not be deterred as I, and those joining with me, work to see that no other person suffers the way my daughter did. A small tick bit her. That eventually led to her death. In 21st Century America, this should not have happened....
1st Malaria Vaccine Tried out in Babies in 3 African Nations
TOMALI, Malawi — A pinch in the leg, a squeal and a trickle of tears. One baby after another in Malawi is getting the first and only vaccine against malaria, one of history's deadliest and most stubborn of diseases. The southern African nation is rolling out the shots in an unusual pilot...
Teen Tells Senate Why He Defied His Mom to Get Vaccinated
WASHINGTON — An Ohio teen defied his mother's anti-vaccine beliefs and started getting his shots when he turned 18 — and told Congress on Tuesday that it's crucial to counter fraudulent claims on social media that scare parents. Ethan Lindenberger of Norwalk, Ohio, said his mother's "love, affection and care...