The overwhelming majority of deaths among children are the result of preventable infectious diseases, the authors of a new study published Friday in the journal The Lancet have reported.

NEW YORK, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- June 24th deadline for applications to promote gender equity in academia and build capacity in

Public experts are warning that mass gatherings like the London 2012 Olympics are hotbeds for diseases from around the world.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr.

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