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What the US could learn from Japan's incentive for responsible antibiotic useScience spotlight The Japanese government incentivizes doctors to avoid prescribing antibiotics for certain ailments, but would the same approach work in the U.S.?
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FDA's approval of new mRNA vaccine does not necessarily signal the government's embrace of the technology, experts sayAnalysis The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an mRNA-based vaccine for influenza. Live Science asked experts what that means for the future of mRNA vaccines in the U.S.
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FDA approves first mRNA vaccine for seasonal fluThe Food and Drug Administration's approval of an mRNA vaccine for flu comes after the agency initially refused to review the approval request for the shot.
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'It's real, and it's happening': Antibiotic resistance in kids is rising around the world, massive study findsA global analysis shows how antibiotic resistance has been increasing among childhood infections.
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'Teach me! Doctor': Meet the pediatrician on a mission to boost parents' knowledge of childhood illnessesParents may struggle to learn all there is to know about children's health. A pediatrician in Saku, Japan, has made it his mission to help.
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2 people die of Cyclospora infection in MichiganTwo people in Michigan have died due to Cyclospora infections, the state health department reported.
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'This problem of gun violence in America is not unsolvable'Interview Health editor Nicoletta Lanese spoke with trauma surgeon Dr. Selwyn Rogers Jr. about his new book, "Healing the Gun Violence Epidemic."
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Cyclospora parasite outbreak linked to lettuce expands to 9 states, with over 1,900 people sickenedAdditional states have been added to the list of locations impacted by an outbreak of foodborne illness tied to iceberg lettuce.
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6-year-old in China dies after experimental treatment, investigation finds, raising questions about the country's gene therapy regulationsA young girl in China died after being given an experimental gene therapy intended to treat a neurodevelopmental syndrome, an investigation by Science and Retraction Watch revealed.
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'They didn't question it': Why doctors prescribe too many antibioticsScience Spotlight Pediatricians in both the U.S. and Japan tend to prescribe antibiotics too often, although the doctors are now improving their track record. What's behind this tendency?
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'Explosive diarrhea' parasite infections in 5 states linked to Taco Bell lettuce; other cases still under investigationLettuce served at Taco Bell has been identified as a source of Cyclospora infections affecting people across five states.
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'800 seconds for a sick visit': Some factors driving antibiotic resistance have nothing to do with biology, says medical sociologist Julia SzymczakInterview Doctors' decisions around antibiotics aren't as logical as you might assume; they can be skewed by emotional and social factors, a medical sociologist explains.
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A woman's nausea was triggered by a huge mass in her stomach — which doctors dissolved with diet sodaDiagnostic dilemma A woman's abdominal discomfort turned out to be caused by a buildup of food in her stomach. And the treatment involved diet soda.
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Japan's bold experiment to curb antibiotic misuse has been a huge success. Could it work in the US?Science Spotlight A unique policy in Japan encourages doctors to improve their antibiotic use and thus reduce their contribution to antibiotic resistance. Should the U.S. be taking notes?
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Estrogen levels in both the male and female brain may shape memory's resilience in face of stressTraumatic experiences can cause memory problems, and estrogen may be a key factor that shapes the brain's resilience against such stressors, a mouse study finds.
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Viral infection caused woman not to recognize her own fatherDiagnostic dilemma A woman could no longer recognize her father's face and had trouble holding the details of faces in her mind's eye.
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'This might be the point of no return': Experts on the current measles outbreak and where we go from hereINTERVIEW Live Science spoke with two authors of a "progress report" detailing America's ongoing measles outbreak.
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Flesh-eating screwworm found in Texas cows and dog. Are humans at risk?Explainer USDA has detected New World screwworm infections in Texas animals, marking the state's first confirmed cases in decades.
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Flu drugs might fight cognitive decline seen in HIV, early study hintsA very early study suggests flu antivirals might help reverse certain signs of accelerated aging in people with HIV. But more research is needed to confirm these effects.
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Ebola outbreak in Central Africa will be a nightmare to contain, experts warnAnalysis Experts say the Ebola outbreak raging in Central Africa could be challenging to contain due to ongoing conflict in the region and a lack of vaccines and international aid.
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Biopsy triggered 'spontaneous regression' of woman's arm tumorDiagnostic dilemma Doctors describe a strange case in which a tumor in a woman's arm disappeared without specific treatment.
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Poll: What do you think of PMOS, the new name for PCOS?Poll Last week, a common hormonal condition that impacts millions of people got a new name. Tell us what you think about the change.
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Hantavirus cruise: 41 people in the United States being monitored as investigation into outbreak source continuesTake a look back at our live coverage during the cases of hantavirus aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius.
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