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 …
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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 …
Veterinary medicine is a contact sport
It was a typical day of practice, or as typical as they get. I was finishing an appointment for an annual exam and vaccinations for …
CDC pushes antiviral meds to combat flu
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In the midst of a worrisome flu season, health officials are pushing doctors to prescribe …
Dogs, people reveal the content of their character
I started my career as a practicing veterinarian nearly 30 years ago at an emergency clinic in Acworth, a northern suburbs of Atlanta. Learning to …
Florida’s health care for needy kids violates U.S. laws
MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that Florida’s health care system for impoverished and disabled children violates several U.S. laws. In the ruling, …