From Vector To Zoonotic: A Glossary For Infectious Diseases
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Aetna And Humana Call Off Merger After Court Decision
The two healthcare giants said they were no longer pursuing the deal. A federal judge blocked the merger in January, citing its likely adverse effect on competition in the health insurance market.
Texas Judge Upends Effort To Limit Charity Funding For Kidney Care
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction barring the government from enforcing a rule allowing insurers to refuse to insure dialysis patients who get financial assistance from charity groups.
It Came From The Americas — And It's Bad News For Africa
Armyworms — caterpillars of a moth species — are creeping across ever wider swaths of southern Africa, munching their way through crops.
Senate Confirms First Nonveteran To Lead VA
Senators unanimously voted to confirm VA Health Undersecretary Dr. David Shulkin as full secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. He's a rare Trump holdover from the Obama administration.
To Stem Spread Of Avian Flu In China, Some Provinces Shutter Poultry Markets
China has seen an uptick of cases of the deadly H7N9 strain of the avian flu virus, and authorities are trying to stop it from spreading further. Some areas are closing live poultry markets.
A $40,000 Drone Failed To Lift Off. But There Was A Silver Lining
A drone test in a remote Amazonian village in Peru failed. And that, says one of the testers, was the best possible outcome.
A Brain Tweak Lets Mice Abstain From Cocaine
Scientists have created addiction-resistant mice by altering the reward system in their brains. The findings shed light on the biochemistry of addiction.
Depression Strikes Today's Teen Girls Especially Hard
A study tracking depression rates among U.S. teens from 2005 to 2014 finds an increase — especially among girls. A steady diet of harsh judgments from social media may play a role, researchers say.
Move To Expand Accessible Parking For The Disabled Gathering Steam In Winston-Salem
In the downtown area, you'll find an art house cinema, dozens of restaurants, and a vibrant night life. But it's missing on-street parking spaces that are specifically designated accessible.