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Agricultural Use Of Antibiotics Could Create Health Crisis, Experts Warn

China's use of thousands of tons of antibiotics in agriculture is a major cause for concern.

Chinese Herb Suspected To Have Caused Severe Heart Disorder

A 45-year-old Chinese woman experienced severe heart arrhythmia after consuming an extract from the Aconitum plant, also known as devil’s helmet or monkshood.

Meta-Analysis Reveals TCM’s Benefit To Cancer Patients

A systematic review of nearly 24,000 studies has found that traditional Chinese medicine can benefit cancer patients.

Sanofi & Hanmi To Partner On New Diabetes Drugs

The Sanofi-Hanmi deal centers around longer-lasting biologics, which could reduce the frequency of treatment and dosage required for diabetic patients.

Dengue And The Silent Majority

Three quarters of the people infected with dengue don't show any symptoms—and yet they are more likely to spread the disease than those who do.

The Best Of Both Worlds: Titanium That Is Both Strong & Ductile

By using a combination of long columns of coarse grains in a patchwork of small grains, researchers have designed a metal that is both strong and ductile.

Exercise Helps Mice Escape Side Effects of Epilepsy Drugs

Having access to an exercise wheel seems to protect mice from the negative effects of prenatal exposure to antiepileptic drugs.

Activating Autophagy To Treat Metabolic Disease

Patients with glucose-6-phosphate deficiency (G6PD) could finally have a way to avoid fatty liver, enhancing their chances of living beyond early adulthood.

Alcoholism Drug Flushes HIV Out Of Hiding

A non-toxic drug currently used to treat alcoholism has been shown to activate dormant HIV in human patients.