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Genetic Testing Sites Reportedly Becoming The New Social Networks.

The New York Times (6/16, Krueger, Subscription Publication) featured an article on how genetic testing sites have become the new social networks. Much like Facebook did when it was first launched, genetic testing sites are connecting distant relatives a...

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Higher Vitamin D Linked To Lower Risk Of Colorectal Cancer, Study Suggests.

In “To Your Health,” the Washington Post (6/14, McGinley) reports researchers at the National Cancer Institute and other institutions found “higher concentrations of vitamin D circulating in the bloodstream are linked to a lower risk of colorectal cancer...

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Physicians See Promise Of Genetic Testing, But Have Concerns Over Costs, Survey Finds.

Reuters (6/14, Rapaport) reports a survey of 488 physicians in New York City found that “74 percent of physicians thought genetic tests that could flag a higher than average risk for specific diseases were clinically useful, and 70 percent expected these...

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Accumulation Of Alpha-Synuclein Protein In Retina May Be Biomarker Of Parkinson’s Disease Severity, Study Suggests.

Parkinson’s News Today (6/14, Lopes) reports researchers found that “accumulation of alpha-synuclein protein in the retina could be a biomarker of Parkinson’s disease severity.” The findings were published in the journal Movement Disorders.

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Exosomes In Cells May Play Key Role In Spread Of Alzheimer’s Disease, Study Suggests.

Newsweek (6/14, Dovey) reports exosomes in cells may play a key role in the spread of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published in Acta Neuropathologica. The researchers found that exosomes can transport “amyloid beta from one cell to another.”

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Scientists Record How Bacteria Latch Onto DNA.

The New York Times (6/14, Yin, Subscription Publication) reports biologists for the first time have captured on camera how bacteria latch onto a DNA fragment to “snatch new genetic material from their environment” using a long, “harpoon-like” appendage....

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Congo’s Taxi Drivers Fear They May Be Disproportionately At Risk Of Contracting Ebola.

The AP (6/14, Mednick) reports taxi drivers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are worried their profession exposes them unduly to the Ebola virus that has killed 14 people. The AP says the concern is shared by health workers, who worry that drivers...

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Researchers In Nigeria Examine Health Risks Of Children Born To HIV-Positive Mothers.

Science Magazine (6/15, Cohen) reports research suggests that children born to mothers with HIV but who do not have it themselves “may still suffer from growth retardation, immune abnormalities, and even an increased risk of mortality.” Researchers with...

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Stigma May Prevent Women From Taking PrEP Pills, Study Suggests.

Reuters (6/14, Lehman) reports new research published in the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome suggests that women who could benefit from taking the HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) pills often do not take them due to fear of stigma. In s...

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Op-Ed: America Likely Not Prepared For Global Pandemic.

In an 8,000-word feature, Ed Yong writes for The Atlantic (6/14) that on average, “in one corner of the world or another, a new infectious disease has emerged every year for the past 30 years,” suggesting the US may not be well positioned to address a gl...

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Op-Ed: Global Health Authorities Must Prioritize Epidemic Prevention.

Seth Berkley, MD, CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, writes for STAT (6/14) to question, in light of the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, outbreak response efforts worldwide have been called into question. He says, “Over the...

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Op-Ed: Sepsis Prevention, Treatment Lagging As Cases Rise In US.

Derek C. Angus, MD, professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine who has grant support from the NIH, writes for STAT (6/14) that improving the prevention and treatment of sepsis – “the most expensive condition treated in U.S. hospitals” –...

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Novel Blood Test Could Determine A Person’s Resilience To Flu, Study Suggests.

TIME (6/14, Park) reports that according to a new study published in Genome Medicine, a novel blood test may be able to identify people who may be more resilient to flu infections in a given season and those who may be more susceptible. After analyzing f...

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Mutations In LRP10 Gene Tied To Development Of Neurodegenerative Diseases, Study Suggests.

Parkinson’s News Today (6/13, Figueiredo) reports researchers found that “mutations in the LRP10 gene are associated with the development of neurodegenerative diseases with Lewy bodies formation, such as Parkinson’s disease, Parkinson’s dementia and deme...

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Mutations In Two Genes May Disrupt Sleep Patterns In Parkinson’s Disease Patients, Study Suggests.

Parkinson’s News Today (6/13, Lopes) reports researchers found that “mutations in two specific genes affect how nerve cells work in the brain, disrupting sleep patterns in Parkinson’s patients.” The findings were published in Neuron.

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Hepatitis A Cases Spiking This Year Despite Efforts To Control Infections.

The Huffington Post (6/13, Weber) reports hepatitis A cases in the US “have nearly doubled since this time last year, even as public health officials have worked to stem the tide of infections through vaccine campaigns and community education.” In respon...

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Florida Struggling To Combat HIV/AIDS Rates.

In a 2,000-word story, Science Magazine (6/13, Cohen) reports Florida is struggling to address a its high HIV/AIDS rates, noting that “in 2016, Miami had the highest new infection rate per capita of any U.S. city: 47 per 100,000 people, according to the...

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New York’s Columbia County Confirms Rare Powassan Virus Case.

The Albany (NY) Times Union (6/13, Bump) reports Columbia County health officials have confirmed a case of “rare” Powassan virus, which is transmitted by ticks. Officials say the person is “recovering well,” and that it is the first Powassan case confirm...

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Probiotics May Assist In Detecting, Preventing Cholera, Study Suggests.

The Boston Globe (6/13, Ruckstuhl) reports Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers published a study in Science Translational Medicine highlighting their findings of a novel “way to prevent cholera and treat early-stage cases using inexpensive...

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Sanofi’s Vaccine May Cause Higher Risk Of Contracting Dengue Among Children Who Have Never Been Infected, Study Suggests.

Reuters (6/13, Steenhuysen) reports a new analysis of data of Sanofi’s dengue vaccine, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, “confirms it increases the risk of hospitalization and severe dengue in those who had never previously been infected...

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Genetic Testing Sites Reportedly Becoming The New Social Networks.

Higher Vitamin D Linked To Lower Risk Of Colorectal Cancer, Study Suggests.

Physicians See Promise Of Genetic Testing, But Have Concerns Over Costs, Survey Finds.

Accumulation Of Alpha-Synuclein Protein In Retina May Be Biomarker Of Parkinson’s Disease Severity, Study Suggests.

Exosomes In Cells May Play Key Role In Spread Of Alzheimer’s Disease, Study Suggests.

Scientists Record How Bacteria Latch Onto DNA.

Congo’s Taxi Drivers Fear They May Be Disproportionately At Risk Of Contracting Ebola.

Researchers In Nigeria Examine Health Risks Of Children Born To HIV-Positive Mothers.

Stigma May Prevent Women From Taking PrEP Pills, Study Suggests.

Op-Ed: America Likely Not Prepared For Global Pandemic.

Op-Ed: Global Health Authorities Must Prioritize Epidemic Prevention.

Op-Ed: Sepsis Prevention, Treatment Lagging As Cases Rise In US.

Novel Blood Test Could Determine A Person’s Resilience To Flu, Study Suggests.

Mutations In LRP10 Gene Tied To Development Of Neurodegenerative Diseases, Study Suggests.

Mutations In Two Genes May Disrupt Sleep Patterns In Parkinson’s Disease Patients, Study Suggests.

Hepatitis A Cases Spiking This Year Despite Efforts To Control Infections.

Florida Struggling To Combat HIV/AIDS Rates.

New York’s Columbia County Confirms Rare Powassan Virus Case.

Probiotics May Assist In Detecting, Preventing Cholera, Study Suggests.

Sanofi’s Vaccine May Cause Higher Risk Of Contracting Dengue Among Children Who Have Never Been Infected, Study Suggests.