An experimental blood test can quickly and accurately diagnose malaria from other infections, so treatment of the mosquito-borne illness can be started promptly. The symptoms of malaria, which strikes an …
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Loved and Lost, Heath Ledger Shows Carefree Side in New Documentary
Nine years after his death at age 28, audiences are seeing a different side of Australian actor Heath Ledger through the lens of his own camera. Documentary “I Am Heath …
your ads here!Elton John Recovering from ‘Potentially Deadly’ Bacterial Infection
Elton John spent two nights in intensive care with a potentially deadly bacterial infection and has canceled all his concerts for the rest of April and May, his publicist said …
your ads here!Former East German Plans ‘Tear Down This Wall’ Concert on US-Mexico Border
For the first 20 years of Markus Rindt’s life, he knew just how far he could travel — no further west than the wall that split Germany in two. “I …
your ads here!Workers: GM Fires 2,700 in Venezuela After Plant Closure
General Motors’ Venezuelan subsidiary has sent a message to almost 2,700 staff informing them that they are no longer employed by the company and had received severance pay in their …
your ads here!Tesla’s Big Model 3 Bet Rides on Risky Assembly Line Strategy
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk took many risks with the technology in his company’s cars on the way to surpassing Ford Motor Co.’s market value. Now Musk is pushing boundaries …
your ads here!Tesla’ Big Model 3 Bet Rides on Risky Assembly Line Strategy
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk took many risks with the technology in his company’s cars on the way to surpassing Ford Motor Co.’s market value. Now Musk is pushing boundaries …
your ads here!After Global March, Scientists Plot Next Moves
After an unprecedented global rally in support of science-based policymaking, organizers of last Saturday’s March for Science say the real measure of success will be whether they can translate the …
your ads here!Internet Access More Important than Laundry Facilities for Apartment Dwellers
In a sign of just how important internet access is, a new survey suggests rental apartment hunters are more concerned with high-speed internet and wi-fi than they are with in-home …
your ads here!Trump’s Cabinet Picks Fuel Stage Drama in London, New York
Coming soon to West End and Broadway stages: Rex Tillerson, Jeff Sessions, Tom Price and Scott Pruitt Four key players in President Donald Trump’s new administration are central characters …
your ads here!Elon Musk Steps Out in Australia with Amber Heard
Billionaire Elon Musk is getting close with actress Amber Heard. The pair is shown in paparazzi photos zip-lining in Australia, where Heard is filming “Aquaman.” Both Musk and Heard …
your ads here!Astronaut Breaks Record for Most Time in Space by American
U.S. astronaut Peggy Whitson on Monday broke the record for most accumulated time spent in orbit by an American. Commander Whitson, who is aboard the International Space Station, was congratulated …
your ads here!Kenya, Ghana, Malawi Chosen for Breakthrough Malaria Vaccine Trial
The World Health Organization has announced that trials of a new malaria vaccine will take place in three African countries – Kenya, Ghana and Malawi. They have been selected for …
your ads here!WHO, Medical Workers, Mark Progress in Southeast Asia Malaria Fight
Concerted campaigns in the Greater Mekong Subregion [GMS] to radically reduce the impact of malaria has lifted hopes a vital target to eradicate malaria from the region may be within …
your ads here!Burt Reynolds Makes Rare Public Appearance at Film Festival
Robert De Niro helped Burt Reynolds onto the red carpet for the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of his new movie “Dog Years” Saturday night in New York. It was a …
your ads here!World Immunization Week – A Time To Take Stock Of What Vaccines Can Do
This year marks the half-way point in an international campaign to provide children and adults the world over with access to life-saving vaccines. VOA’s Carol Pearson reports on the progress …
your ads here!Supply Ship Named for John Glenn Arrives at Space Station
A supply ship bearing John Glenn’s name arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday. Astronauts used the station’s big robot arm to grab the capsule, as the craft …
your ads here!World Immunization Week: Vaccines No.1 Public Health Tool
Six years ago, 194 countries signed on to the Global Vaccine Action Plan, an international campaign to provide children and adults around the world with access to life-saving vaccines. The …
your ads here!Scientists March in DC
Marches took place in hundreds of cities around the world Saturday in support of science. Organizers hoped to bring government attention to fact-based decisions on health, the environment, safety and …
your ads here!Water Bubbles Could Fight Plastic Pollution
Global plastic consumption reached more than 110 million tons in 2009. Plastic can take up to 1,000 years to degrade. When it does degrade, it can end up as tiny …
your ads here!Actress Erin Moran of ‘Happy Days’ Dies at 56
Erin Moran, the former child star who played Joanie Cunningham in the sitcoms Happy Days and Joanie Loves Chachi, died Saturday at age 56. A statement from the sheriff’s department in Harrison …
your ads here!Toxin in Corn Adds to Woes of US Farmers, Ethanol Makers
A fungus that causes “vomitoxin” has been found in some U.S. corn harvested last year, forcing poultry and pork farmers to test their grain, and giving headaches to grain growers …
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