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South Korea reports sixth MERS death, surge in infections

South Korea recorded its sixth death and biggest single day jump in Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) infections on Monday, with 23 new cases in the largest outbreak of the potentially deadly virus outside Saudi Arabia. From just four cases two weeks ago, the total number of infections now stands at 87, including six people who have died. The latest fatality was an 80-year-old man who died Monday morning in a hospital in Daejeon, 140 kilometres (87 miles) south of Seoul, the health ministry said.

More reason for calm than panic in South Korea’s MERS scare

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Sales of surgical masks surge amid fears of a deadly, poorly understood virus. Airlines announce “intensified sanitizing operations.” More than 1,100 schools close and 1,600 people — and 17 camels in zoos — are quarantined.

Pentagon chief to hold people accountable for anthrax

HAIPHONG, Vietnam (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Sunday that he will find out who was responsible for the mistaken shipments of live anthrax to 11 U.S. states and two countries and will “hold them accountable.”

Exclusive: Sysco sees U.S. bird flu hurting egg supply up to 18 months

By Anjali Athavaley NEW YORK (Reuters) – Food distributor Sysco Corp said on Friday that a record U.S. outbreak of avian flu would limit its supply of eggs and chickens that lay them for nine to 18 months, based on information provided to the company by its suppliers. Sysco is the biggest U.S. food distributor, whose clients include restaurants, hotels and hospitals. The company is discussing options with its customers, including creating alternative menu items during the period, a Sysco spokesman said in an email. It is too soon to tell whether the supply squeeze will have a material impact on financial results, spokesman Charley Wilson said.

How Democrats Are Fighting For Moms Every Day

Today, moms across the country will be treated to brunches, cards, flowers, and just generally the appreciation they so fully deserve. The range of ways we show our love for mothers will be as varied and diverse as the families celebrating. Of course, moms deserve more than just one day a year. Families have always relied on mom, but it may be…

Can peppermint sooth your stomach?

Article written by Coleanse Pills. Many studies suggest that peppermint oil to be effective for pain, indigestion, gas and treating bloated feeling …

Gilead first-quarter profit doubles on strong hepatitis C drug sales

By Deena Beasley LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Gilead Sciences Inc on Thursday said its quarterly profit nearly doubled, driven by strong sales of its hepatitis C drugs, as it topped Wall Street estimates. Gilead signaled that, with its hepatitis C franchise established, it is a good time for the company to consider business development opportunities. “We want to stick very closely to therapeutic areas we are in today,” Gilead Chief Operating Officer John Milligan said on a conference call. Excluding items, Gilead earned $2.94 per share in the first quarter, beating the average Wall Street estimate of $2.32, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. The company’s shares, which fell 1.8 percent in regular trading, rose 2 percent to $102.52 after hours.