HIV Rates of Black Women in High Risk Areas Rival Numbers in African Countries
The HIV rate of black women living in some U.S. cities is as high as the rate in some African countries, according to a new study
Immune System Tricked to Accept Donor Organs: Study
Scientists have found a way to trick the immune system into accepting organs from a mismatched, unrelated organ donor, a finding that could help patients avoid a lifetime of drugs to prevent rejection of the donated organ.
Utah Abstinence-Only Sex-Ed Bill Bans Public School Talk of Gays, Condoms, STDs
Legislators passed a controversial bill this week in the Utah Senate, which would allow public schools to offer an abstinence-only sexual education curriculum - or no sex-ed program at all. The measure would prohibit Utah public schools from teaching students that contraceptives can be used as a means of preventing pregnancy and infection from sexually transmitted diseases. It would also ban teachers from discussing homosexuality.
Group Asks FDA to Treat Superbugs Like Rare Diseases
A research group is proposing a new tool in the fight against drug-resistant bacteria: turn infections into a rare disease.
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The FDA approved the first flu vaccine to protect against four strains of the virus.
Celine Dion Cancels More Vegas Shows: Throat Infection Muzzles Singer
The incomparable Celine Dion has canceled upcoming Las Vegas shows at Caesars Palace on account of a virus infection in her throat. The singers says the virus is causing inflammation of her vocal cords and can no long keep up the grueling pace of her Vegas show. Dion will cancel shows for six to eight weeks. She'll resume performances on June 9, if all goes as planned.
5,300-Year-Old Ice Mummy May Have Earliest Case of Lyme Disease
Ötzi, the 5,300-year-old mummy found preserved under ice in 1991 may have suffered from the earliest known case of Lyme disease.
Study Supports Single Flu Super Vaccine to Wipe Out Infections
In a new study, researchers observed for the first time that a universal vaccine could allow for a more wide-scale prevention of flu by restraining the ability of the influenza virus to spread and mutate. According to experts, the new study is a first attempt to understand the population consequences of the next generation of vaccines as regards the epidemiology and evolutionary impact on the virus.
Human Safaris Threaten Peru’s ‘Uncontacted’ Mashco-Piro Tribe; Will it Go the Jarawa Way? (Exclusive)
Within a month from the release of first close-up pictures of the “uncontacted” Mashco-Piro tribe of Peru, concerns regarding “human safaris” allegedly threatening the tribe have surfaced.
HPV Vaccine Is for Boys Too, Pediatricians Say
Boys should receive the HPV vaccine as well as girls, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended on Monday
Bird Flu More Common and Less Deadly Than Originally Estimated, Study
More people may have been infected with bird flu than previously thought, making the disease more common and less deadly than previously estimated
Manchester United - Ajax: Prediction, Probable Lineups and Preview for Thursday's Match
The Red Devils host the Dutch club at Old Trafford
Raw Milk Drinkers 150 Times More Likely to Get Sick, Study Says
Raw milk is 150 times more likely to make you sick than pasteurized milk, according to a new study.
Hepatitis C Kills More Than HIV; Baby Boomers at Greatest Risk
Hepatitis C now kills more Americans each year than HIV and many people don't even know they have it.
Birth-Cohort Screening for Hepatitis C Cost-Effective: Study
Birth-cohort screening for hepatitis C virus (HCV) in primary care settings was cost-effective in the United States, according to Annals of Internal Medicine.
Rainforest Plant Could Help in Fight Against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
The newest weapon against antibiotic-resistant bacteria may be located in the Chilean rainforest.
E. Coli Sprouts up at Jimmy John's: CDC Report
E. Coli poisoning has been linked to raw clover sprouts eaten at the Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches chain in five states.
Fruit Flies Use Booze to Self-Medicate
Fruit flies will self-medicate with alcohol when infected with blood-borne parasites in an effort to cure themselves, a new study found.
Antibiotic Treatments Have No Effect on Sinusitis: Study
Sinusitis, a common infection in the US, may not be cured by support antibiotic treatment, a new research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association mentions.
FDA Warning on Fake Cancer Drug Avastin: How to Tell Counterfeit From Real
Roche and Genentech, the makers of Avastin, a cancer drug, are warning doctors and patients that a counterfeit version of their drug labeled Avastin (bevacizumab) is circulating the United States. A press statement on the Genentech website explains that the counterfeit products are not safe or effective. A chemical analysis of the counterfeit drug discovered that the products do not contain the active ingredients for Avastin.
Protein That Can Prevent Spread of AIDS Found
Researchers have found out how a protein called SAMHD1 can restrict the replication of HIV and halt the progression of AIDS.
World's Largest Breast Implants (Size 38KKK) Save Model's Life in Car Crash
The world's largest breast implants (size 38KKK) saved Brazilian model Sheyla Hershey's life by acting as air bags during a car crash after a Super Bowl party on Sunday.
HIV/AIDS: Awareness Day 2012 Focuses on African-Americans
Tuesday marked the 12th annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, which aims to address the disparity of infection rates in black communities.
HIV/AIDS Vaccine from Canada Approved for Human Trials
Canadian researchers from the University of Western Ontario claim they have developed a promising HIV vaccine, which has received the green light by U.S. FDA officials to begin testing the vaccine on humans.
Zsa Zsa Gabor Excluded From Her Own Birthday Party
Her husband sent invitations to mainstream and tabloid media outlets
Lyme Disease Risk Highest on Northeast Coast: How to Prevent it
Lyme disease poses its greatest risk to those on the Northeastern U.S. coast, according to a new study, which hopes to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
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