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HIV Vaccine Trials to Be Conducted In South Africa

By Jenn Loro - May 28, 2016 09:34 AM EDT

Following promising results in earlier trials in Thailand in 2009, the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently announced a large-scale trial to take place in South Africa in November this year. An ongoing preliminary safety trial in South Africa also yielded positive results giving scientists hope that the November trial will produce an HIV-AIDS vaccine once and for all.

Alzheimer's Disease Build Up May Stem From Body's Immune Response To Infection

By R. Siva Kumar - May 28, 2016 09:36 AM EDT

A new study shows that building up of amyloid-beta, which is a vital protein in Alzheimer's disease, may be due to the body's immune response to infection.

About Half Of Antidepressant Prescriptions Are For Insomnia, Anxiety, Pain

By R. Siva Kumar - May 28, 2016 09:34 AM EDT

Antidepressants are being prescribed to address a number of problems apart from depression and include off-label uses.

The New Balloon Pill Can Aid In Weight Loss

By Dipannita - May 26, 2016 08:18 AM EDT

The new weight loss pill is finally available to make it easier for people to lose those extra pounds.

Antidepressants Are Not Just Meant To Treat Depression, Reveals New Study

By Dipannita - May 26, 2016 08:18 AM EDT

Antidepressants are popular for their use in the treatment of mental health conditions, primarily depression.

Scientists Explain Why Ovarian Cancer Becomes Resistant To Chemotherapy

By Dipannita - May 24, 2016 03:20 PM EDT

The reason why ovarian cancer becomes resistant to chemotherapy over a period of time has always fascinated and puzzled the researchers. Now, a team of researchers from the University of Michigan has come up with a possible reason.

Majority of Advanced Cancer Patients are Not Well Informed Enough with their Disease

By Daniel Lee - May 24, 2016 12:14 PM EDT

Majority of Advanced Cancer Patients Are Not Well Informed Enough with their Disease

Loss of Y Chromosome Increases The Alzheimer's Risk In Males

By Dipannita - May 24, 2016 09:39 AM EDT

Aging men who lose Y chromosomes from their red blood cells are at an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. These are the finding of a new study conducted by a team of researchers in the Uppsala University in Sweden.

Chemical Scare Evacuates Florida's Planned Parenthood Clinic, Many Were Hospitalized

By R. Siva Kumar - May 24, 2016 09:40 AM EDT

Several people with breathing problems were hospitalised, while a Planned Parenthood clinic in Sarasota, Fla., was evacuated Monday.

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