Rutgers said that starting Wednesday, in partnership with the Middlesex County government and RWJBarnabas Health, the saliva test will be
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Vaccine shows promise for preventing active TB disease
An experimental vaccine proved 50% effective at preventing latent tuberculosis infection from turning into active disease in a three-year study
How good is your hospital? New composite rank aggregates hospital rating system scores into single, consumer-friendly score
Rush University Medical Center researchers have proposed a rating system that standardizes and combines data from five leading hospital rating
UN: Expert meeting under way to decide if Ebola is emergency
The World Health Organization on Friday opened its expert meeting to decide whether the Ebola outbreak in Congo — which
Racism has a toxic effect: Study may explain how racial discrimination raises the risks of disease among African Americans
A new study indicates that racism is toxic to humans. A team of USC and UCLA scientists found that racist
Progress against child mortality lags in many Indian states: Infectious diseases are still major causes of death for children under five in poorer Indian states
India in 2015 had more deaths among children under five than any other country and had large disparities in the
How the global gag rule stifles free speech
During his first week in office, President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order known as the Expanded Global Gag
Peer support, healing hands may curb prescription opioid misuse: Study shows holistic approach may help prevent drug deaths in vulnerable populations
A program offering group support, acupuncture, mindfulness, massage and gentle exercise may help prevent patients on prescription opioids from spiraling
Children with autism more likely to face maltreatment, study finds
A recent study by Vanderbilt researchers of 11 counties in Middle Tennessee revealed that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
More than enough on our plates: Tackling the obesity crisis by shrinking fish and chips
A smaller portion of fish and chips has been embraced by takeaway owners and customers, research has found and may