Black Death (Bubonic Plague) Articles

Bubonic Plague

WHO Reports Pneumonic Plague Kills at Least 60 in Congo

.. By Voanews The World Health Organization (WHO) says it is sending an emergency team of health experts to the Democratic Republic of Congo to try to contain an outbreak of pneumonic plague. If ...

Bird Flu: A Global Outbreak, A Global Concern

.. In the 1330s, the bubonic plague killed millions of people. Transmitted by rats, the disease originated from China. It later spread to Europe when merchants came back from their long voyage ...

Bird Flu Information and Update

.. Laboratory tests have confirmed that bird flu was the cause of death of a middle-aged Indonesian male in November 2005. The man was the 14th fatality of bird flu infections in Indonesia, and ...

Typhoid fever led to the fall of Athens

.. Typhoid fever led to the fall of Athens January 24, 2006 Scientists have for many years debated the cause of the Plague of Athens. Analysis carried out by Manolis ...

Take guard against flu

.. Flu can kill! Three words, but enough to grab attention! And to measure its caliber in bringing death, let's go back in history a little. ...

Biological Warfare

.. Biological Warfare Book Review by Tony Phillips, June 2004 Review of 'A Plague upon Humanity', Daniel Barenblatt, Souvenir 18.99 This book tells the ...

Flea Facts And Information

.. Fleas have been around for millions of years, sucking the blood of animals and humans. Fleas live on pets, mammals, in carpets, in sofas as well as other household and farm goods. In a typical ...

Novel plague virulence factor identified

.. Novel plague virulence factor identified August 29, 2005 DURHAM, N.C. - Researchers at Duke University Medical Center have identified a previously unknown family of ...

Pair of studies offer new clues to combat antibiotic resistance

.. Pair of studies offer new clues to combat antibiotic resistance January 25, 2006 In the continuing battle against antibiotic resistance, two new studies shed light on the ...

Fear Of Spiders (Arachnophobia)

.. Arachnophobia can be triggered by the mere thought of a spider or even by a picture of one, in some cases. Many people who fear spiders feel panic entering a situation where spiders may be present. ...

State Removes Wildlife At Refuge

.. The state has removed all wildlife from the Red Lion Wildlife Refuge here and has, at least temporarily, prohibited the facility from taking in any wild animals. Acting on an anonymous tip, ...

Imagine There's No Europe

.. Imagine There's No Europe Book Review by Sasha Simic, October 2002 Review of 'The Years of Rice and Salt', Kim Stanley Robinson, Harper Collins 16.99 A ...

Diamond Film May Enable Critical New Sensors For Bioterror

.. Diamond Film May Enable Critical New Sensors For Bioterror By Terry Devitt • 03/04/03 MADISON - In this time of the chronic threat of terrorism and the possibility of war with ...

Understanding Dog Fleas: How Fleas Breed & Affect Your Dogs Health

.. Fleas belong to the insect order Siphonaptera. They are common pests and may attack many mammals, including man. They can be a year round problem because they infest not only pets but also the home ...

Choosing A Safe And Effective Treatment For Flea And Tick Control

.. With the steady increase of pet ownership across the country, awareness of the dangers of external parasites and the necessary treatment methods is vital. Pet owners need to understand the ...

Sex and Luther College: The Post-Coital Pilgrimage

.. Sex and Luther College: The Post-Coital Pilgrimage Date 12/4/2003 12:32 AM | Topic: Opinion It is probably the sun that wakes you. It is ...

Beyond Cute: Exotic Pets Come Bearing Exotic Germs

.. Epidemiologists can be such killjoys. Consider, for instance, Dr. Michael T. Osterholm, who has been publicly denouncing prairie ...

New Gene Tool May Unlock Root Causes of Disease

.. Copyright 2005 Daily News Central Genetic researchers have made substantial advances in understanding the root causes of common diseases and the history of human evolution, according to a series ...

The "Secret" to Effective First and Free Steps in Internet Marketing

.. The "Secret" to most Effective and Free Steps in Internet Marketing What is the best (and most effective way) to get the word out regarding your product or ...

Haplotype map offers new insights into human disease, evolution

.. Haplotype map offers new insights into human disease, evolution October 27, 2005 Cambridge, MA, Wed., Oct. 26, 2005 - In several papers published this week in Nature, ...

SARS May Be Just The Start

.. In the few months since its emergence, the SARS virus has killed hundreds, sickened thousands and scared millions. But many infectious disease experts believe it is only a dress rehearsal for ...

World: Iraq Coverage Helps Arms Exporters

.. When the war in Iraq winds down, the U.S. defense industry is likely to launch a major new offensive to sell its battlefield-tested weapons to countries around the world. If the weapons ...

Reasons to be Fearful

.. Reasons to be Fearful Feature Article by Andrew Stone, February 2003 Bush and Blair are desperate to justify war on Iraq. Andrew Stone demolishes their lies one by ...