Leaders in government, business, military, media and technology will be honored with the prestigious Ellis Island Medals of Honor on May 16 during gala on Ellis Island.

The findings could suggest ways to intervene before clinical symptoms of memory and cognitive impairment become apparent.

New study represents a major step forward for vaccine development for C. diff, the leading cause of health care- and antibiotic-associated infection.

The study advances understanding of risk for colon and rectal cancers and points to targets for developing new treatments.