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New "tampon" may one day prevent contraction of HIV

By Dustin M Braden - Aug 12, 2014 09:31 PM EDT

Scientists have developed a new and unexpected weapon in the ongoing battle against the HIV virus.

Canada offers experimental Ebola treatment as US supply runs out

By Dustin M Braden - Aug 12, 2014 07:51 PM EDT

Canada has entered into talks with the World Health Organization to provide an Ebola vaccine in Africa after the U.S. company that is manufacturing its own Ebola treatment announced it has sent the last of its supply to Africa.

Testosterone Improves Brain Response to Threat in Men

By Steven Hogg - Aug 12, 2014 01:16 PM EDT

Brain's response to threat increases in men who take testosterone, a steroid hormone, a new research shows.

Sanofi Wins Rights to Market Diabetes Inhalation Drug for $925M

By Steven Hogg - Aug 12, 2014 12:51 PM EDT

Drugmaking giants Sanofi and MannKind Corp have entered into a licensing deal to market inhalation powder for diabetes. Sanofi will pay as much as $925 million to Mannkind for marketing rights over Afrezza.

WHO Approves Use of Experimental Ebola Drugs

By Steven Hogg - Aug 12, 2014 08:31 AM EDT

The World Health Organisation or WHO approved Tuesday, the use of untested Ebola drugs to combat the increasing menace in the West African region.

Avoid Heading a Football to Prevent Brain Damage: Experts

By Staff Reporter - Aug 12, 2014 08:55 AM EDT

Heading football may not be a good idea for children’s brain, warn neurologists.

About 42 Percent of People Are Lonely and Have No Friends: Survey

By Staff Reporter - Aug 12, 2014 05:24 AM EDT

At least one in every ten people may not have a real friend to stand by them in times of need, finds a study.

Workout Everyday to Prevent Breast Cancer during Post-Menopausal Age: Study

By Steven Hogg - Aug 12, 2014 05:17 AM EDT

Hitting the gym regularly after menopause curbs your chances of developing breast cancer, advises study.

Anti-depressants Affect Personal and Sexual Relations: Study

By Staff Reporter - Aug 12, 2014 05:13 AM EDT

Study finds intake of anti-depressant medications can impact love life and rapport with partners.

Anti-Bacterial Compounds Harmful for Fetuses

By Steven Hogg - Aug 11, 2014 12:22 PM EDT

A new research shows that antibacterial compounds might be pregnant women and their babies.

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