Experts say they have discovered how pathogen behaves so they can develop better treatments
Sustained initiative could be slashed by 40 percent within next 20 years, according to new study that concludes most of the deaths of those aged 50 to 69 are preventable
Study, an extension of a 2013 United Nations report, says growth is unlikely to stabilize this century
Some infectious disease specialists voice concern disease could acquire new mode of transmission -- through inhalation, much like the common flu bug
By laying bare plant’s genetic building blocks researchers will be able to improve breeding; most surprising find was discovering genes for caffeine
FDA gives green light to pharmaceutical company Merck’s anti-cancer compound Keytruda, which is designed to fight advanced melanoma
Therapy could represent a revolution in treatment of autoimmune ailments such as multiple sclerosis and lupus
Experts have found a connection between the two diseases, reminiscent of HIV and TB
Researchers describe new blood test that tells doctors within 12 minutes whether a child has the disorder
A mild electrical current through the skull can strengthen communication among brain cells involved in memory
New study finds first vaccine to be developed against polio in the 1950s is the best for curtailing further spread
Symptoms of chikungunya - including fever, rash, headache and severe joint pain - are often mistaken for dengue
Researchers have developed treatment that attacks hidden HIV so there is no rebound when antiviral drugs are stopped
Treatment was first tried about a century ago, but fell out of favor with advent of chemotherapy drugs and radiation
Experts say such a test could lead to a treatment for PTSD, which is often seen in soldiers and others who experience severe trauma.
Researchers claim link between bacteria in gut and cancers of lower intestine
An estimated 50 percent of older individuals have low levels of the nutrient, according to new study
Researchers report that delivering an anti-malaria drug monthly, all year long, dramatically reduces risk
New research suggests hearing damage also could affect your brain's ability to process sounds into speech and conversation
All exercise is good for your health, but researchers say running especially may ward off heart disease and other chronic illnesses - and speed, distance aren't important
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