By recreating an extinct virus that killed as many as 50 million people, scientists race to defeat avian flu before it evolves into a deadlier form. Three vials of saline solution, each about the size of a ballpoint pen cap, held the genes of the virus responsible for the Spanish Flu of 1918--the deadliest influenza pandemic ever to hit mankind. By inserting the genes into human kidney cells, Tumpey soon would make a stunning biomedical breakthrough: bringing an extinct virus back to life....

The community aims to use Wallmannsthal for crop farming, poultry farming and grazing as well as develop a high quality residential area. Settlement planning grants valued at more than R7-million and restitution development grants valued at more than R3-million will be used to establish skills development and upliftment projects in the area. Xingwana praised the community for the establishment of a communal property association (CPA), but warned that in the past these had been plagued with...

As a quarter of Britons are described as binge drinkers, we look at the health risks involved and how to identify the signs of addiction and alcohol abuse. Click on the links below for our story archives on key health issues such as allergies, breast cancer, nutrition, obesity, smoking, stress, binge drinking and bird flu. From the latest bird flu outbreaks in Britain to how avian influenza is spreading around the world. Discover breast cancer symptoms, how to check your breasts, learn...

They hope it will never happen, but Westport officials are refining their plans for an Avian influenza or bird flu pandemic. The framework of today s long-term care environment is comprised of advanced rehabilitation techniques and accompanying equipment in addition to evolved systems of caring for and making comfortable prototypical age-related illness and disease, said a document from the center filed in the Planning and Zoning Department. There is ample evidence that these fields...

A water contamination issue that has affected parts of the country and state is being seen as a possible threat to Northeast Michigan. She also said the way the farms are being regulated is not adequate. CDC has shown that chemical and infectious compounds from swine and poultry waste are able to migrate into soil and water near CAFOs. The Sierra Club, an environmental advocate group, has circulated resolutions to many municipalities asking for support for stricter standards and a...