• Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 18th, 2015
Study Links Schizophrenia to Inflammation in the Brain

Study Links Schizophrenia to Inflammation in the Brain

The find could lead to new, better treatments

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 15th, 2015
Confirmed: Deadly Ebola Virus Can Be Sexually Transmitted

Confirmed: Deadly Ebola Virus Can Be Sexually Transmitted

Happened in Liberia, where a woman got it from her partner

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 8th, 2015
Researchers Think They Might Have Found a Cure for Allergies

Researchers Think They Might Have Found a Cure for Allergies

The key is stopping the body from overreacting

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 1st, 2015
Marijuana Could Make Organ Transplants Safer, Researchers Say

Marijuana Could Make Organ Transplants Safer, Researchers Say

Study finds evidence THC might prevent rejection

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 28th, 2015
Researchers: HIV Does Not Cause AIDS, Not Directly at Least

Researchers: HIV Does Not Cause AIDS, Not Directly at Least

Rather, it is our own immune cells that trigger the disease

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 6th, 2015
Simple Blood Test Reveals All Viruses That Have Ever Infected You

Simple Blood Test Reveals All Viruses That Have Ever Infected You

The test unlocks the memories of your immune system

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 29th, 2015
Implantable Device the Size of a Matchstick Is Designed to Fight HIV

Implantable Device the Size of a Matchstick Is Designed to Fight HIV

The innovative implantable device works by releasing antiretroviral drugs at a steady pace, scientists explain

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 25th, 2015
Drug Cocktail Obliterates Cancer Tumor Growing Inside Woman's Chest

Drug Cocktail Obliterates Cancer Tumor Growing Inside Woman's Chest

Medical experts say the cancer tumor vanished without a trace, the 49-year-old woman was left with a hole in her chest

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 9th, 2015
Potent Antibody Could Very Well Prove a Magic Bullet Against HIV

Potent Antibody Could Very Well Prove a Magic Bullet Against HIV

Researchers say that the antibody, dubbed 3BNC117, shows great promise when it comes to reducing viral load

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 17th, 2015
Deadly Leukemia Cells Tricked into Becoming Harmless Immune Cells

Deadly Leukemia Cells Tricked into Becoming Harmless Immune Cells

Even cooler, scientists have reasons to believe the lab-made immune cells could help fight cancer cells and pathogens

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 16th, 2015
Experimental Treatment Considerably Improves Psoriasis Symptoms

Experimental Treatment Considerably Improves Psoriasis Symptoms

In a trial conducted in the US, the treatment was shown to reduce the red, itchy patches associated with psoriasis

Why Vaccines Should Be a No-Brainer

Why Vaccines Should Be a No-Brainer

There is no good reason for people not to want to vaccinate their kids, a whole lot of sound reasons for them to do so

Cancer Cells Coaxed into Attacking Their Parent Tumor

Cancer Cells Coaxed into Attacking Their Parent Tumor

This was achieved by inserting a bacteria strain into the environment tumors create to keep safe from the immune system

Immune Cells Gone Haywire Might Explain Why Some People Overeat

Immune Cells Gone Haywire Might Explain Why Some People Overeat

Study finds certain immune cells affect the brain, can trigger a desire to eat more unhealthy treats

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 6th, 2014
Compound Needs Just 48 Hours to Make Mincemeat of the Malaria Parasite

Compound Needs Just 48 Hours to Make Mincemeat of the Malaria Parasite

The compound has so far only been tested on a mouse model of malaria, plans are being made to test it on humans

Watch: The Ebola Virus Explained in One Brilliant Animation

Watch: The Ebola Virus Explained in One Brilliant Animation

Video details how the Ebola virus behaves once it enters the body, why it is that so many people are killed by it

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 20th, 2014
How the Immune System Attacks the Brain Following Head Injury

How the Immune System Attacks the Brain Following Head Injury

Researchers say that, in the aftermath of a head injury, the immune system moves in to attack and kill brain cells

 
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