New Study Suggests Mouthwash Can Kill Coronavirus in Saliva in 30 Seconds
Cardiff University researchers have found that certain mouthwashes can kill the coronavirus in human saliva in 30 seconds.
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Winning the Fight: Elephantiasis Cases Cut By 150 Million, the Second-Leading Cause of Disability in the World
Scientists at Lancet report that the number of infections of Lymphatic Filaraisis has fallen by 150 million in 20 years.
'Saint' Dolly Parton Partly Funded Moderna's Promising New Coronavirus Vaccine
In April, Dolly Parton announced she was donatiing $1m to covid-19 research. The Moderna vaccine, which she helped fund, looks promising.
An Over-the-Counter Sleep Aid May Help Prevent and Treat COVID-19
A new study from the Cleveland Clinic suggests that people taking melatonin fare better when infected with COVID-19.
The Second COVID Vaccine to Show Encouraging Results: Moderna Tops 94% Protection, Needs No Freezer
A new vaccine that protects against COVID-19 is 94.5% effective, according to new data from the US company Moderna.
Global Program Dramatically Cuts Childhood Hepatitis B Cases By 80% Worldwide-With Less Than 1% to Go
The proportion of children under five who are chronically infected with Hepatitis B has fallen to just under 1%.
Researchers Discover a Breakthrough With Animal Studies That Has the Potential to Prevent Alzheimer's
The University of Calgary has made an exciting breakthrough with the potential to prevent and reverse the effects of Alzheimer's.
Key Ingredient in Coronavirus Tests Comes From Yellowstone's Heated Pools
Inside a small cyanobacteria found on the hot springs of Yellowstone National Park is the key component to the COVID-19 test process.
New Report Shows Tuberculosis Deaths Have Fallen By 14% in Five Years, Saving 60 Million in the Last Two Decades
In the 2020 WHO report on tuberculosis, deaths and cases fell worldwide over the last five years, with 60 million people saved since 2000.
14-Year-Old Girl Wins $25,000 For a Scientific Breakthrough That Could Lead to COVID-19 Cure
Anika Chebrolu has won the prestigious 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge for her research that could lead to an effective COVID-19 treatment.
Myanmar Eradicates Disease That Caused Blindness in 4% of Its People-The 12th Nation To Do So
The World Health Organization reports that in the country of Myanmar, trachoma as a public health problem has been eliminated.
Scientists Develop Ultra-Precise Lasers to Remove Cancers Without Damaging Healthy Tissue
Two methods of light therapy are being developed by Heriot-Watt University in Edenborough, one involves using lasers to kill cancer cells.
New Prostate Cancer Test Makes Diagnosis from Urine in 20 Minutes With Near 100% Accuracy, Researchers Say
A simple urine test invented by Korean scientists was shown in 76 samples to test 100% accurately for life-threatening prostate cancer.
Billionaire Mark Cuban's New Drug Company is Producing Low-Cost Generic Drugs Cutting 90% of the Markup
Dr. Oshymansky got the backing of billionaire Mark Cuban to create Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs, which is slashing prescription drug prices.
Most Advanced Artificial Heart Approved For Sale in Europe, Raising Hopes for Those Awaiting Transplants
French biotech firm Carmat to make the world's most advanced total artificial heart available for purchase in the second quarter of 2021.
New Alzheimer's Treatment Shows Real Promise in Slowing Cognition Decline Using Antibody in Human Trials
Eli Lilly have said their Alzheimer's drug showed clinically significant improvements in patient decline in mid-stage, phase-2 human trials.
Man Regains Sight And Sees His Family Again After Becoming First Person Ever to Receive an Artificial Cornea
A 78-year old man becomes the first to receive an artificial cornea implant, and was afterwards immediately able to identify family and words
Same Technology Behind Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine is Leading Researchers to Possible MS Breakthrough
German pharma company BioNTech which helped produce the COVID-19 vaccine says they have just cured multiple sclerosis (MS) in mice.
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Tracker Lets You See Where U.S. Doses Are Going
If you're waiting for a COVID-19 vaccine in the US, you can look at the CDC's database to see how well your state is progressing.
Every Patient Treated With CRISPR Gene Therapy for Blood Diseases Continues to Thrive, More Than a Year On
CRISPR gene therapy shows promise against blood diseases–in particular, transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia and sickle cell disease.
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