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June 27, 2017
Skin Patch Vaccine Protects Against Influenza

Every year, in the United States, less than half of the adults who should get a flu vaccine actually get the shot
June 21, 2017
Study Suggests Moms Who Breast-feed Have Lower Risk of Heart Disease Later

Finding may add to other breast-feeding benefits
June 19, 2017
Vaccine-like Drug Lowers 'Bad' Cholesterol

Drug shown to be effective in removing harmful coronary plaques
June 15, 2017
Vitamin A Supplement May Thwart Tuberculosis Infection

Study finds many who contract disease deficient in nutrient
June 14, 2017
Broccoli Ingredient Found to Reduce Blood Sugar in Diabetics

Compound found in vegetable could prove to be a safe alternative to existing diabetes therapy
June 14, 2017
Scientists Find 'Achilles Heel' in Malaria Parasite

Discovery could lead to drug that nips disease in the bud
June 08, 2017
Scientists Stimulate Immune System to Fight Heart Disease

Researchers discover simple sugar can stimulate immune system ‘clean up’ cells to reduce disease-causing plaque in arteries
June 07, 2017
Study Examines Factors Associated With High African Newborn Mortality Rate

In a study pertaining to 14 sub-Saharan African countries, neonatal mortality was significantly associated with, among other factors, home births, where babies are delivered without the supervision of a trained professional and in unsanitary conditions
June 06, 2017
Study: 1 in 3 Patients Starts HIV Treatment Late in 10 Countries

Despite advances in treatment and care, more than two million HIV infections reported worldwide in 2014
May 30, 2017
Scientists ‘Supercharge’ Powerful Antibiotic

Researchers say vancomycin could eliminate threat of microbes’ antibiotic resistance for many years to come
May 26, 2017
Study: Too Little Sleep Doubles Mortality in Those With Heart, Diabetes Risks

It's first study to look at impact of sleep duration in high-risk patients
May 25, 2017
Probiotics Show Promise as Mood Elevator

Study finds depression relief in patients with irritable bowel syndrome
May 23, 2017
Alcohol Increases, Exercise Decreases Breast Cancer Risk

Prevention study one of the largest to date
May 22, 2017
Fruit Juice Consumption Discouraged for Young Children

Doctors' group revises its recommendations in light of concerns about rising childhood obesity and tooth decay
May 18, 2017
Scientists Discover Human Antibodies to Fight Ebola Virus

There's optimism that while antibodies are being developed as treatment, they can someday be used in vaccine
May 18, 2017
Risk of Colon Cancer Death Reduced in Patients with Healthy Lifestyle

Study shows the risk of death in patients who adopt a healthy lifestyle after treatment is lowered by 42 percent
May 16, 2017
Year-round Flu Vaccination May Prevent Hospitalization of Pregnant Women

Benefits well-documented in the West
May 15, 2017
Study: Most Effective Measures Identified for Containing Ebola

Report timely, as outbreak hits Democratic Republic of Congo
May 11, 2017
Scientists Study Ancient Bacteria for Clues to Drug Resistance

Resistance traits could yield new drug targets
May 09, 2017
Researchers Predict Increase in Drug-resistant TB

Public health officials need to step up containment efforts, as airborne spread of disease is a big contributor, investigator says

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