In recent months, Americans looking for eggs have faced empty shelves[1] in their grocery stores. The escalating threat of avian flu has forced farmers to kill millions of chickens[2] to prevent its spread.

Nearly 70 years ago, Maurice Hilleman[3], an expert in influenza, also worried about finding eggs. Hilleman, however, needed eggs not for his breakfast, but to make the vaccines that were key to stopping a potential...

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New insights into what causes the painful and disruptive symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) could offer hope for improved treatment. UTIs are one of the most prevalent bacterial infections globally, with more than 400 million cases reported every year. Nearly one in three women will experience UTIs before the age of 24, and many elderly people and those with bladder issues from spinal cord injuries can experience multiple UTI's in a single year.
Read more …Relief could be on the way for UTI sufferers dealing with debilitating pain

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