Nearly 90 children are dead and dozens of others in serious condition following an outbreak of mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis in a north Indian state over the past week, officials say Thursday

Seventy-nine children are dead and dozens of others in serious condition following an outbreak of mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis in a north Indian state over the past week, officials say Thursday.

Local newspapers report that the death toll could be much higher, as many casualties are going unreported, according to The Associated Press

Scientists in Australia's tropical north are collecting blood from crocodiles in the hope of developing a powerful antibiotic for humans, after tests showed that the reptile's immune system kills the HIV virus, Reuters reports.

The crocodile's immune system is much more powerful than that of humans, preventing life-threatening infections after savage territorial fights which often leave the animals with gaping wounds and missing limbs

A new study indicates prices for the brand name prescription drugs associated with older patients, rose at a pace which was three times higher than inflation during the first quarter.

However, generic drug prices were nearly flat for the same period, leaving many to wonder what made brand name drug prices soar

Blood shortages are getting to dangerous levels according to Red Cross officials who are organizing a campaign to attract donors across the country.

For the next three weeks, the Red Cross is alerting Americans that a marked increase in formal appeals and requests for blood on behalf of the American Red Cross will be blaring across television and radio outlets across the country. Existing and new blood donors are asked to call 1-800 GIVE LIFE to schedule an appointment to help bolster supplies in advance of the Labor Day holiday weekend and through early fall