A new drug developed by scientists at Weill Cornell Medical College has proven effective in blocking the infection of live virus in animal cells, pointing the way to a drug that could be stockpiled to help stop an outbreak in humans.

The drug is effective against two deadly and highly infectious viruses - Hendra and Nipah, both potential bioterror threats

Two deadly and highly infectious viruses that could be used as bioterrorism threats can now be cured by a drug developed by Weill Cornell Medical College scientists.

Infection with the deadly Hendra and Nipah viruses often leads to a fatal case of encephalitis and there has not been any effective treatment. Although scientists say they aren't sure how the viruses are transmitted, they say it is either by close contact with an infected host or by breathing in the microscopic pathogens

Diets full of black raspberries and raw vegetables, particularly broccoli sprouts, could prevent or slow the growth of some common forms of cancer.

Black raspberries may protect against cancer of the esophagus by reducing stress in patients. Plant-based diets and increased fruit consumption are associated with decreased risks of cancer, said Laura A. Kresty, Ph.D., assistant professor at Ohio State University

A diet rich in fish, omega-3 oils, fruits and vegetables may lower the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. But consuming omega-6 rich oils could increase chances of developing memory problems, according to a new study.

Researchers at INSERM, the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research, in Bordeaux, France, examined the diets of 8,085 men and women over the age of 65 who did not have dementia at the beginning of the study

A new study on alcoholism using fruit flies could be more fun from the fly's perspective.

Unknown numbers of science and medical students have used and abused the lowly fruit fly for any number of experiments and studies that couldn't have been much fun for the flies