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More evidence smoking raises risk of death from breast cancer
Long-time smokers may face an increased risk of death if they develop breast cancer, according to a Japanese study that adds to a growing body of evidence highlighting the lethal effects of cigarettes. Among more than 800 women with breast […]
Novavax’s Ebola vaccine shows promise in early-stage trial
Novavax Inc said its experimental Ebola vaccine induced a substantial immune response to the deadly infection in an early-stage trial involving 230 healthy adults. The Ebola GP Vaccine was well tolerated and elicited very high Ebola antibody responses at all […]
First-time fathers put on pounds: Study
Men who become fathers for the first time gain several pounds, a new study finds, whether or not they live with their children. Researchers at Northwestern University in the US tracked the weight of more than 10,000 men from adolescence […]
Researchers get a step closer to universal flu vaccine
A new study leads the way toward a potential vaccine that could provide protection against numerous strains of influenza, including ones that could cause future pandemics. Researchers at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) used a virus-like […]
Hunt for HIV cure bolstered by new research
A cure for HIV remains elusive, but scientists say the hunt is more hopeful than ever, based on the prospects of new research described at the International AIDS Society conference this week. Scientists reported on progress on gene therapy and […]
Fear of side effects, and whether it’s ‘halal’ dissuade some parents from vaccinating their children
By Mohani Niza There have been debates worldwide about whether vaccinations are safe, with some claiming that it causes autism. The debate happens here as well, but with a twist: some parents have adamantly been against vaccinating their children out […]
Starting HIV therapy early stalls death, AIDS-related events
For people infected with HIV, starting therapy before AIDS symptoms appear or before levels of a certain kind of white blood cell fall below a specific threshold can dramatically delay the development of AIDS-related events and death, according to two […]
The 10 best slimming fruits and vegetables
Many of us spend the summer holidays getting back into shape and working off some extra pounds. Here is a selection of the 10 best fruits and vegetables to maintain that hard-earned figure. 1/ Melon If your goal is to […]
Avoiding surfer’s eye in the summer
One of the most common eye conditions in the summertime is pterygium, a growth of fleshy tissue on the white of the eye ― usually caused by prolonged exposure to the sun. In other countries, it is better known as […]
A sport for everyone – top activities for meditative personalities
Characteristically calm, these types of individuals are deep thinkers and enjoy contemplative activities. Discover our top selection of sports that can help meditative personalities maintain their healthy assets and develop additional skills for their well-being. Naturally philosophical, meditative personalities prefer […]
