From Chemo Chair Man Raises $74K Tweeting for Stem Cell Charity
At his first chemo session, a UK man launched a fundraising page to help a charity that recruits stem-cell donors for bone-marrow transplants.
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Study Shows Drinking Coffee Could Cut Risk of Diabetes by Half
A study shows the inflammation-lowering effect of coffee could offer yet another positive health outcome for java junkies.
Ebola Vaccine Trial Proves 100% Successful in Guinea
A vaccine against Ebola has been shown to be 100% successful in trials conducted during the outbreak in Guinea and is likely to bring the west African epidemic to an end, the Guardian reported.
Adventurous Eaters Are Healthier and Weigh Less, Says New Study
A new study found that people who try exotic foods are more likely to weigh less and feel better about their health than their less adventurous counterparts
New Drug Makes Headway In Potential Treatment for Alzheimer's
In human trials, researchers used an experimental drug to slow the progression of Alzheimer's for people in early stages of the disease.
World's First Malaria Vaccine Approved - and it Will Be Not-for-Profit
The world's first malaria vaccine has been approved by EU officials. The nonprofit drug may help more than 400,000 young children who die yearly from the disease.
'Playgrounds' Designed for Seniors Help Keep Them Active, Sharp
Playgrounds built for seniors are helping older folks in Spain stay physically and socially active, and mentally sharp. Now, 50 are set to be built in the US.
Parkinson's Pen For Patients Who Want to Keep Writing Christmas Cards
One of the most bothersome things about Parkinson's is when it forces your handwriting to become tiny and unreadable, even when you try your darnedest to make it look larger. A new, vibrating pen helps overcome this common symptom, called micrographia.
Ancient Fruit Shows Promise For Modern Healing
Amalaki, a simple fruit from India, has been a superstar of eastern medicine for thousands of years. Unknown in the west, the fruit has a historical place of honor in the ancient Indian healing system known as Ayurveda, which describes this fruit as very important for cell revitalization, immune system function and overall vitality.
Listen Up: Gene Therapy Brings Hearing to Deaf Mice, Hope for Humans
Two new studies show promise for gene therapy to prevent deafness in infants and restore hearing in older adults.
Experimental Malaria Vaccine Slashes Infection Risk By Half
After decades of disappointment, researchers think they're finally on track to unleash the first practical vaccine against malaria, one of mankind's ancient scourges. In the world's first large field trial of an experimental malaria vaccine, 55 percent of the children had less risk of getting the disease over a year than those who didn't get the vaccine.
Green Light for Meningitis Vaccine That Could Save Lives of Countless Children
One of Britain's most feared diseases - which kills or maims hundreds of children every year - could be virtually eliminated after the first-ever meningitis B vaccine was approved by European regulators. The new vaccine, called Bexsero, is the most significant breakthrough against meningitis in three decades
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