Health News Archives

Hopes for AIDS Vaccine Still Alive Despite Setbacks
The lesson from 2 failed trials: The science must be more vigorous, experts say

Universal Testing, Prompt Treatment Could Slash HIV
Computer model suggests the strategy would lower infections by 95% within a decade

New Type of Ebola Virus Discovered
2007 outbreak in Uganda genetically distinct from other known species

HIV Vaccine Failure Still Brings Insights
Researchers say lessons learned might one day lead to vaccine that works

Way to Rescue Tired Immune Cells Fighting HIV Found
Discovery of pathway could lead to new treatments, researchers say

U.S. Reported 25,000 Cases of HPV-Related Cancers Annually
Most frequent tumor sites were cervix, head and neck, government study finds

Scientists Come Closer to Unlocking Secrets of Common Cold
Finding could one day lead to a cure, study suggests

Cervical Cancer Vaccine Called Safe
CDC found no heightened risk of blood clots, other conditions with Gardasil

Inflammation, Coagulation Tied to Non-AIDS Deaths in HIV Cases
Some antiretroviral therapies boosted mortality from other diseases, study finds

Scientists ID Virus That Infects Cancer Cells
Finding may lead to new treatments to attack other tumor subtypes, study says