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'Controllers' thrive with HIV infection
Scientists attending an international HIV vaccine conference in Paris are excited about a small number of infected people who don't need treatment.
Insomnia's memory loss fixed by blocking protein
(PhysOrg.com) -- The cloud of absent-mindedness that follows sleepless nights may be cleared by blocking an enzyme in the brain, according to researchers at the University of Toronto Faculty of...
Study conclusively ties rare disease gene to Parkinson's
An international team led by a National Institutes of Health researcher has found that carriers of a rare, genetic condition called Gaucher disease face a risk of developing Parkinson's disease...
Video: Windows 7 Released Online
Natali Del Conte, senior editor of CNET.com, speaks to Maggie Rodriguez and Harry Smith about the online release of Windows 7, and what Microsoft users should expect.
Phytochemicals in plant-based foods could help battle obesity, disease
The cheeseburger and French fries might look tempting, but eating a serving of broccoli or leafy greens first could help people battle metabolic processes that lead to obesity and heart...
Trigger of deadly food toxin discovered
A toxin produced by mould on nuts and grains can cause liver cancer if consumed in large quantities. UC Irvine researchers for the first time have discovered what triggers the...
Researchers find way to protect healthy cells from radiation damage
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, may be hot on the heels of a...
HIV care providers applaud Congress' extension of Ryan White program
Arlington, Va. -- Medical providers on the front lines of HIV care applaud the U.S. Congress for extending the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, helping to ensure that more than...
Optimized inhaler mouthpiece design allows for more effective drug delivery
Researchers have developed an optimized mouthpiece design to aid efficient drug delivery to the lungs by reducing the amount of medication wasted as it passes through the mouthpiece of an...
Fist bump can pound out flu transmission
The handshake, with its potential to transfer the flu virus, should be replaced with the safer and more contemporary "pound," says the dean of medicine at the University of Calgary.
Obese Women Gain Too Much Weight In Pregnancy, Then Retain Weight A Year Later
Obese women gain more than the recommended amount during pregnancy then retain added weight one year postpartum. This is the largest US study to examine the relationship between excessive weight...
Study: HPV vaccine hurts less than expected
(PhysOrg.com) -- Injections of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine appear to be no more painful than other shots that prevent disease, according to a new study by researchers at the...
Aggressive dialysis not justified
New research has revealed that a low-intensity kidney failure treatment saves just as many lives as the aggressive option.
Give RSV antibody to northern babies: pediatric society
Infants in remote and northern Canadian communities should receive an effective but costly treatment that would help protect them from severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections, according to the Canadian...
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New Details on Accused Scientist Spy, Largest AIDS Vaccine Study Offers Hope
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Sebelius calls for updated vaccine-making process
The Health and Human Services secretary says the U.S. is too dependent on foreign countries for production of vaccines, as shown by delays in the release of H1N1 flu shots. Health and Human...
The Medical Minute: There's no trick to a safe Halloween
(PhysOrg.com) -- Halloween is supposed to be a spooky night, but parents don`t have to be scared about their kids` safety if they follow some simple safety tips from Safe...
Car seats a danger outside vehicles
The habit of putting children into car seats and leaving them on beds, kitchen counters or other elevated places outside a vehicle led to injuries for 43,000 American children over...
ACP statement on Senate vote, S. 1776
The American College of Physicians, representing 129,000 internal medicine physicians and medical student members, is gravely disappointed by the failure of the "cloture" vote today in the U.S. Senate on...
El Paso County Serves As A Model For Obesity Prevention
Researchers found the obesity prevention efforts in the El Paso region were the most effective in Texas in decreasing the prevalence of childhood obesity.
Feelings Of Stigmatization May Discourage HIV Patients From Proper Care
New research suggests that a large number of HIV-positive individuals who reported feeling stigmatized also reported poor access to care or suboptimal adherence to antiretroviral therapy. Individuals who experienced high...
War of the viruses: Could ancient virus genes help fight modern AIDS?
(PhysOrg.com) -- Almost 30 years into the AIDS epidemic, scientists have yet to find an effective vaccine against HIV, the virus that destroys the immune system and causes AIDS. HIV...
Study Shows How Normal Cells Influence Tumor Growth
A new study by cancer researchers shows for the first time that the loss of a gene called PTEN from a type of normal cell in breast tumors can dramatically...
The RV144 HIV Vaccine trial results are out! Onwards and upwards chaps...
Yesterday saw the release of the paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine containing the hotly awaited data concerning the RV144 HIV vaccine trial that took place in...
AIDS: Are the wilderness years over for vaccine research?
Scientists looking for a vaccine against the AIDS virus can be forgiven for wondering at times whether they made the right career decision.
Sub-Saharan Africa News in brief: 8–21 October 2009
Vaccine to tackle fatal livestock disease, farmers to benefit from agricultural radio shows, Kenya researcher wins top prize, and more.
Exercise Reduces Fatigue In Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy
Supervised exercise programs that include high and low intense cardiovascular and resistance training can help reduce fatigue in patients with cancer who are undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy or treatment for advanced...