Shari Ann Solano : Science World Report

Apr 08, 2016 06:05 AM EDT

Researchers Identify Antibodies That Neutralize HIV

It's been known for quite a while that the immune system can create antibodies equipped for killing HIV and stopping the AIDS bringing about virus dead in its tracks. The issue is, not exactly 33% of individuals deliver comprehensively killing antibodies in light of HIV infection and it takes a year...

Apr 07, 2016 09:40 AM EDT

Philippines Introduces World’s First Dengue Vaccine

The first public vaccine program for dengue fever is presented in the Philippines for millions of school children. It is the world's initially authorized immunization against a mosquito-borne illness that the World Health Organization estimates infects 390 million individuals each year.

Apr 06, 2016 02:07 PM EDT

New Mouse Model Helps Scientists Test Zika Vaccines

Washington University School of Medicine's research group has built up a mouse model for testing of immunizations and therapeutics to fight Zika virus.

Apr 04, 2016 05:00 AM EDT

Midnight Snack Might Raise Odds for Breast Cancer Recurrence

Breast cancer patients who eat between dinner and breakfast might be at a higher risk of a recurrence, according to researchers from the University of California (UC), San Diego School of Medicine.

Apr 04, 2016 04:30 AM EDT

Toxic BPA Found in Canned Food Packaging in Canada, US

A coalition of health and ecological support groups tried 192 cans randomly from numerous retailers in Canada and over 19 American states and found that almost 70 percent contained the toxic additive Bisphenol-A (BPA).

Apr 02, 2016 04:30 AM EDT

Condom-Free Contraceptive for Men Passes New Round of Trials

A new "long-acting, non-hormonal and possibly reversible birth control procedure for men" has passed another round of tests and is now headed for clinical trials this year.