Antibody treatment tested as new tool against malaria Research in Africa found a one-time dose of an experimental drug protected adults against malaria for at least six months, the latest approach in the fight against the mosquito-borne disease. Nov 5, 2022 0 20
Psychedelic 'magic mushroom' drug may ease some depression The psychedelic chemical in "magic mushrooms" may ease depression in some hard-to-treat patients, a preliminary study found. Nov 5, 2022 0 35
US grapples with spike in trio of respiratory viruses US hospitals are under pressure as cases of three respiratory viruses—the flu, COVID-19, and RSV—are rising at the same time, and earlier than usual, experts said Friday. Nov 5, 2022 1 16
US flu season off to a fast start as other viruses spread The U.S. flu season is off to an unusually fast start, adding to an autumn mix of viruses that have been filling hospitals and doctor waiting rooms. Nov 5, 2022 0 9
Fluoride use was consequence of flawed nutritional guidelines, researcher says Prominent organizations including the World Health Organization and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have dismissed low-carbohydrate diets that prevent tooth decay in favor of recommending high-carbohydrate diets which ... Nov 5, 2022 1 82
CDC data suggests attitudes are shifting about the HPV vaccine: Utah vaccine rates among teens increased more than 16% When life should have been ripe with possibilities, Mandy Murry instead faced a devastating diagnosis. Murry was diagnosed with cervical cancer when she was 22. She had her cervix and uterus removed to treat it. Her doctor ... Nov 5, 2022 0 19