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HIV Prevention Drug 100 Percent Effective, Latest Study Suggests
A study published Tuesday in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases showed the controversial daily pill preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) prevented HIV infection in all 657...
Aspirin ‘Might Boost Cancer Therapy’
Aspirin may be able to boost the effectiveness of cutting-edge cancer medicines that bolster the immune system, scientists say.
Immunotherapy lets the body's own defences...
Wasp Venom ‘A Weapon Against Cancer’
The venom of a wasp native to Brazil could be used as a weapon to fight cancer, scientists believe.A toxin in the sting kills...
Brain Cells ‘Burn Out’ in Parkinson’s Disease
Brain cells in Parkinson's disease exhaust themselves and die prematurely, burning out like an "overheating motor", an early study suggests.
Canadian researchers say the findings...
Drinking Water Doesn’t Prevent A Hangover, Study Says
Raiding the fridge or downing glasses of water after a night of heavy drinking won't improve your sore head the next day, Dutch research...
Universal Flu Vaccine Comes Closer, Scientists Say
Researchers say they are closer to developing a vaccine to give life-long protection against any type of flu, after promising trials in animals.
Two separate...
Heaviest Smokers May Face Biggest Weight Gain After Quitting
Smokers who keep smoking, and those who quit, will all gain weight over time, but those who smoke the most may gain more, a...
Human Brain Grown For Alzheimer’s Research
Scientists have grown an almost-complete brain that will be used to learn about brain disorders such as Alzheimer's and to test new drugs.
The brain...
9 Chemicals To Avoid Feeding Your Kids
Your children might love sandwiches, hot dogs, and the occasional sweet treat, but many of the foods they’re eating contain chemicals that can affect...
Testing For More Breast Cancer Genes Offers Useful Information
When the results of a test wouldn’t change how doctors manage a patient’s care, most say it’s not worth doing. But new tests for...