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Study finds promising experimental MERS vaccine
An experimental vaccine for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) showed promising results in animal testing, sparking an immune system response that could lead to a vaccine for people, researchers said Tuesday. Currently there are no licensed vaccines for MERS, which […]
South Korea declares ‘de facto end’ to Mers virus
South Korea’s Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn has declared a “de facto end” to the outbreak of the Middle East Respiratory Virus (Mers). Mr Hwang said that as there had been no new infections for 23 days, the public could be […]
Soy supplements do not help asthma sufferers
New research disproves recent findings that suggested soy could play a role in reducing the seventy of the disease. The study, from Northwestern Medical medicine and the American Lung Association Asthma Clinical Research Network, published Tuesday in the Journal of […]
Eye drop gives hope for knifeless cataract cure
While surgery is generally simple and safe, the number of people who need it is set to double in the next 20 years as populations age. And for many, it remains prohibitively costly An eye drop tested on dogs suggests […]
Campbell to stop adding MSG to condensed soups for kids
Campbell Soup Co said it would stop adding monosodium glutamate (MSG) to its condensed soups for children and use non-genetically modified ingredients sourced from organic farms. The world’s largest soup maker said on Wednesday that the first batch of soups […]
Experts urge shift in HIV treatment at global meet
AIDS researchers released a call to action Sunday for a worldwide shift in HIV treatment, to providing medication immediately after diagnosis instead of first watching for signs of illness to appear. “Immediate antiretroviral (ARV) treatment more than doubles an individual’s […]
Basic hygiene blamed for mass food poisoning in Philippines
Philippine authorities said Thursday the poison in a batch of candy that sent nearly 2,000 children to hospital was likely a common germ from dirty hands or sweaty armpits. Health Secretary Janette Garin appealed for better hygiene standards in the […]
Restaurant food not much healthier than fast food
Home cooking is still the best way to control the calories, fat, sugar and other nutrients that families consume, a new U.S. study suggests. Researchers found that eating food from restaurants – whether from fast food places, or better establishments […]
Invest more in mental health in hard times: WHO
Rich and poor countries alike must invest more in mental health care, especially during economic crises when rates of depression and suicide tend to rise, the World Health Organization (WHO)said on Tuesday. One in 10 people worldwide has a mental […]
No proven link between eating raw fish and bacterial infection: MOH
There has not been any proven link between eating fish, raw or otherwise, and the Group B streptococcus (GBS) bacteria disease, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Monday (Jul 13). MOH said it is aware of a message circulating […]
