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Somewhere in sub-Saharan Africa, this month, the one millionth baby will be born without HIV to a mother who suffers from the disease, thanks in large part to a decade-old US aid program. ...

A common cause of respiratory infection is RSV, but there is no vaccine available. It causes flu-like symptoms in healthy adults, but becomes life-threatening in young children and the elderly. ...

A family history of Alzheimer's disease is a primary risk factor for the devastating neurological disorder. In spite of this, mutations in only three genes – the amyloid precursor protein and presenilins 1 and 2 – have been established as causative for inherited, early-onset Alzheimer's, accounting for about half of such cases. ...

Copper residue from pipes that are transferred to the scalp through water is responsible for the increased chances of hair damage caused by sunlight, a new study published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science reveals. The study ...

A University of Canterbury gender researcher has claimed that airlines are discriminating against women by imposing a ban on pregnant women who are close to their due date and has also questioned whether such a ban is legally possible. ...

A new research has revealed that women having a higher risk of breast cancer could be benefited from being screened for the disease at a younger age. ...

A new study led by researchers at World Health Organization reveals that blood tests can be used to detect cancers that are transmitted through oral sex. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, reveals that it is possible ...

According to new research in the American Heart Association journal Circulation, the elderly may benefit from implantable cardioverter defibrillators as much as younger people....

According to a new study from Greece, a special type of in vitro fertilization, or IVF, may increase the risk for insulin resistance among children conceived in this way. ...

Researchers said that some children with autism have weak brain connections in regions that link speech with emotional rewards, possibly signaling a new pathway in treatment. ...

Young women who are cancer patients, often lose their fertility because chemotherapy and radiation can damage or kill their immature ovarian eggs, called oocytes. ...

A new study suggests that an initiative that combines a multidisciplinary health care approach with a range of preventive measures could cut the rate of a common airway infection among children in intensive care by more than half. ...

Fetal exposure to the common environmental chemical bisphenol A or BPA, causes increased inflammation in fat tissues after birth, which can lead to obesity and metabolic syndrome, suggests new research. ...

Teaching hospitals achieve lower mortality rates with a higher intensity of physician-training activity, but higher hospitalization readmission rates for key medical diagnoses. ...

In breast cancer patients, a new molecular pathway involving the gene ZNF365 has been identified and abnormalities in that pathway may predict worse outcomes. ...

According to a new research, a "cold snap" 116 million years ago triggered a similar marine ecosystem crisis to those witnessed in the past as a result of global warming. ...

A new study find that, desiccated thyroid extract (DTE), derived from crushed preparations of animal thyroid glands, is a safe and effective alternative to standard T4 therapy in hypothyroid patients. The results will be presented Monday at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco. ...

The discovery of a mutant gene responsible for a disease is a milestone but for most conditions, it may be only a first step towards cure or treatment. ...

According to a report, the lipidation states (or modifications) in certain proteins in the brain that are related to the development of Alzheimer disease appear to differ depending on genotype and cognitive diseases, and levels of these protein and peptides appear to be influenced by diet. The report was published Online First by JAMA Neurology, a JAMA Network publication. ...

Psychiatric disorders were linked to a protein involved in the formation of long-term memories by a new study. ...

Iran's ancient citadel of Bam, almost completely destroyed by a major earthquake in 2003, has been removed from the UNESCO list of "World Heritage in Danger", a spokesman said. ...

An article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) states that mobile health technology has substantial potential for improving access to health care in the developing world and in remote regions of developed countries. ...

A new study finds that hormone treatment to halt puberty in adolescents with gender identity disorder does not cause lasting harm to their bones. The results were presented today at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco. ...

A new mobile app that puts players in the cockpits of World War I airplanes and lets users fly solo was recently launched. ...

While teens with normal weight parents tended to be more fit, having physically active parents didn't affect teens' level of fitness, finds new study. ...

A new study conducted by researchers at Bristol University has found that contrary to popular perception, moderate drinking of wine during pregnancy may not harm the unborn baby. A number of recent studies have underlined the dangers of moth...

A new study found that postmenopausal women had better improvement in verbal learning and memory after receiving treatment with testosterone gel, compared with women who received sham treatment with a placebo. Results were presented Monday at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco. ...

According to a new study out of St. Michael's Hospital, how kids eat their food may turn out to be just as important as what they eat. ...

A new study finds, one reason why obese children and teenagers are more likely to have hard-to-control asthma and allergies may be vitamin D deficiency. Results of the study will be presented Tuesday at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco. ...

Mixing alcohol with dry ice could lead to a strong possibility of serious health problems, drug and alcohol experts have warned. A video clip showing a man mixing these ingredients at home and inhaling the vapours made news in America last ...