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Deep Sea Viruses Hijack Bacterial Cells To Propagate
By Kamal Nayan | May 02, 2014 11:05 AM EDTViruses hijack bacteria that feed on sulphur-spewing vents on the ocean's floor and then reprogram the bacteria's DNA that leaves them devouring more of the chemicals erupting from the vents, a new study has found.
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First Ever Dengue Vaccine Show Promise in Late-Stage Trial
By Cheri Cheng | Apr 28, 2014 10:11 AM EDTSanofi announced that its dengue fever vaccine was promising in a late-stage trial.
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Ebola Death Toll at 61 in Guinea
By Cheri Cheng | Apr 21, 2014 09:48 AM EDTHealth officials revised the numbers and reported that the Ebola virus is responsible for 61 deaths so far in Guinea.
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Second Wave of the Flu Sickens Many in NY
By Cheri Cheng | Apr 15, 2014 09:57 AM EDTHealth officials reported that a second wave of the flu has sickened hundreds of people from New York.
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Oral Treatment Cures 90 Percent of Hep C Patients with Cirrhosis
By Cheri Cheng | Apr 12, 2014 09:11 AM EDTA new study found that an oral treatment was about to cure around 90 percent of hepatitis C patients with cirrhosis.
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Five Mutations can make the Bird Flu Airborne
By Cheri Cheng | Apr 11, 2014 02:58 PM EDTA new study detailed how the H5N1 virus could become airborne.
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Viral Hepatitis is more Fatal than HIV in Europe
By Cheri Cheng | Apr 11, 2014 10:04 AM EDTThe Global Burden of Disease Study 2010 reported that in Europe, viral hepatitis is more deadly than HIV.
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Drugs Used in Transplant Can Combat HIV Infections
By Cheri Cheng | Apr 03, 2014 03:04 PM EDTA new study reported that transplant drugs could potentially treat HIV infections.
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Researchers Identify Good Bacteria That Protects Against HIV
By Kamal Nayan | Mar 31, 2014 09:29 AM EDTResearchers have been able to identify good bacteria that protect women from HIV infection and other sexually transmitted infections, according to a new study.
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Mushrooms hold Cancer Fighting Properties, Study Reports
By Cheri Cheng | Mar 25, 2014 03:01 PM EDTAccording to a new study, researchers reported that an extract taken from the shiitake mushroom can protect the body from cervical cancer.
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Throat Cancer Symptoms Differ when Caused by HPV
By Cheri Cheng | Mar 21, 2014 03:06 PM EDTHPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer patients typically had initial symptoms that differed from HPV-negative oropharyngeal cancer patients, a new study found.
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75 percent of People Have the Flu without Any Symptoms
By Cheri Cheng | Mar 18, 2014 11:29 AM EDTA new study is reporting that roughly three-quarters of people are infected with the flu but do not have any symptoms.
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FDA Panel Reports HPV Test could Replace the Pap Smear
By Cheri Cheng | Mar 13, 2014 01:55 PM EDTThe FDA panel of experts has recommended the HPV test as the first step in screening patients for cervical cancer.
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Second Baby Believed to be Cured of HIV
By Cheri Cheng | Mar 06, 2014 03:20 PM ESTAccording to doctors, a second baby born with HIV might have been cured of the virus after receiving immediate treatment.
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Scientists Awaken The Giant Virus Of The Stone Age
By Kamal Nayan | Mar 05, 2014 09:33 AM ESTWorld's biggest virus, belonging to Stone Age, locked deep under the ice of Siberia for at least 30,000 years was awakened by French scientists recently, The Province reported.
