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From Ingrid Koo, Ph.D., for About.com

Opposites Attract to Repel Germs

Saturday May 30, 2009
When it comes to mating, it turns out that opposites really do attract--genetically--according to a recent study at the University of Parana in Brazil. The study, presented at the European ... Read More

Danny Gokey, Germaphobe

Wednesday May 27, 2009
Taking a break from tracking the spread of Swine Flu H1N1, I was very sad to see Danny Gokey get eliminated from the Final Three of American Idol a few ... Read More

Swine Flu H1N1 - Happy Travels

Friday May 22, 2009
Swine Flu, or H1N1 Flu, continues to spread, now having infected nearly 6,000 Americans and causing 10 US deaths. Worldwide, there have been over 11,000 confirmed cases and 85 deaths ... Read More

Swine Flu H1N1 - Off Again On Again

Friday May 15, 2009
Just when we thought the worst was over, swine flu H1N1 makes the headlines again, with three public schools in New York closing due to confirmed and suspected cases of ... Read More

Swine Flu H1N1 Update: Good News and Bad News

Wednesday May 6, 2009
The bad news? Swine flu (H1N1) continues its spread, now having caused at least 1516 cases and 30 deaths worldwide, according to the WHO. The CDC reported that 642 cases ... Read More

Swine Flu Claims First American Victim

Wednesday May 6, 2009
Just when we thought the worst was over, 33-year-old Judy Trunnell, a school teacher and young mother from Harlingen, Texas, lost her life to swine flu H1N1 on Tuesday, May ... Read More

Swine Flu: Spare the Pigs!

Sunday May 3, 2009
Just a quick note to update the continuing swine flu H1N1 situation. The WHO today announced a total of 898 confirmed cases across 18 countries. The US has reported 226 ... Read More

Swine Flu H1N1: Virulence and Origins

Saturday May 2, 2009
Today, the WHO reported 658 confirmed cases of swine flu H1N1 across 16 countries. Mexico now has reported 397 confirmed cases and 16 deaths. The US is at 160 cases ... Read More

Swine Flu: A Mother's Perspective

Friday May 1, 2009
Swine flu continues its spread, now having been confirmed in 331 cases across 11 countries. It has been a rough week for many of us, with escalating fears and losing hope ... Read More
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