Health News Archives

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

Anti-Obesity Drugs Could Fight Viral Infections
Targeting increases in fatty acid metabolism inhibits replication, researchers find

Scientists Spot New Twist in HIV Infection
Discovery brings better treatments, even a cure, a bit closer

Health Tip: Taking an Antibiotic
You may need one -- or you may not

DEET Works Because Mosquitoes Hate the Smell
Research upends theory that repellant masks person's odor and interferes with bugs' senses

Researchers Find Genes That Influence West Nile Virus
Could lead to way to prevent, treat disease in humans

HIV Patients Living Longer
Antiretroviral therapy has increased life expectancy by 13 years, researchers say

Smokers Struck by Influenza Face Higher Mortality Rates
Cigarette compounds mimicking viral components caused more severe airway damage in mice