Buoyed by the results of its trials in the U.S., Moderna Inc. announced that it had launched a Phase I clinical trial in Africa, the first of its kind, for its HIV vaccine that is currently in develo… [+2619 chars]
In a recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine, researchers assessed the impact of the BNT162b2 severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccine-induced memory T cells… [+5216 chars]
<ul><li>Parkinsons disease damages a specific class of neurons located in the midbrain.</li><li>This robs the brain of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that helps control movement.</li><li>In a new study… [+5087 chars]
Physicians at pediatric liver centers in the United Kingdom have been meeting regularly to work out how best to care for children with a mysterious hepatitis that has afflicted at least 176 children … [+8420 chars]
We all know in our circle a few lucky people who have managed to avoid ever catching Covid-19. Do these people have some superpower? Is there a scientific reason why some people might be resistant to… [+2294 chars]
When it comes to your weight loss goals, losing weight is only half the battle. The other half is in keeping the weight off long term, which can be a frustrating process for many. So what are the key… [+3539 chars]
Use of antibiotics in older patients may be linked with the development of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study due to be presented at the Digestive Disease Week 2022 conference. A… [+2872 chars]
Maintaining your daily intake of water can lead to many benefits including weight loss, improved productivity levels and higher immunity. If the body does not get enough water, the risk of dehydratio… [+2341 chars]
Infection with the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 provides little long-term immunity against other variants in unvaccinated people, according to a study published in the journal Nature. (Also read: So… [+4958 chars]
A fit, otherwise healthy 30-year old was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer after experiencing back pain and a hoarse voice, TODAY reported. Jordan Turko, an entrepreneur who lives in Edmonton, Albe… [+2380 chars]
In a recent study, an interdisciplinary research team from MedUni Vienna showed that functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) can be used as a non-invasive method for predicting complications in … [+2826 chars]
While we all have bad habits, there's a few that are considered worse than others because not only do they put you at risk, but others as well. Dr. Tomi Mitchell, a Board-Certified Family Physician w… [+10078 chars]