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An additional $300 million budget was given to HIV/AIDS treatments in Africa.

From melting glaciers to increasing wildfires, the consequences of climate change and strategies to mitigate such consequences are often a hotly debated topic. A new study led by the University of Utah adds to the ever-g...

Amsterdam, The Netherlands: A novel approach for the identification of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been developed by a team of researchers in the USA.

An African boy born with microtia received reconstructive surgery worth $4,500 in India. Here's his story.

A Dutch study showed taking a low dose of the pain reliever daily can increase the life expectancy of patients with gastrointestinal tract cancers.

The survival rate of preemies born between 26 to 31 weeks of gestation is improved by blocking light from reaching the intravenously-fed infused nutritious mixture they depend on for survival, researchers at CHU Sainte-J...

Human rabies cases are prevalent despite the availability of tools for treatment and prevention so the WHO is calling on investments for better strategies to manage the disease.

Whales have a more stable version of the muscle protein myoglobin and this could be harnessed to develop potentially life-saving synthetic blood.

Fear of possible effects of cancer treatment on an unborn child should not keep a pregnant woman from seeking treatment, a study suggests. The findings suggest treatment, including chemotherapy, does not present risks to...

A woman with wet AMD received a stem cell treatment that could potentially pave way for blindness cure. Doctors will know by December the outcome of the operation in terms of eyesight recovery.

A test of breast cancer tumors can reliably identify those that are less aggressive and susceptible to hormone-based drug therapy, researchers find. It could allow many women and their doctors the option of skipping chem...

Bill Nye has found another topic to insert his scientific musings into: abortion. In his latest video, the Science Guy defends women's right to make decisions about their reproductive health.

Although statin can be beneficial for those with atherosclerosis, findings of a new study revealed it should not be used as a preventive treatment. The drug can speed up aging and is associated with joint and nerve probl...

Roche's immune-boosting cancer drug Atezolizumab shrank tumor in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer in clinical trials. Bladder cancer patients with highest levels of PD-L1 also experienced tumor shrinkage.

Virtual reality (VR) can be used as a therapeutic tool. Many therapists, counselors and even the U.S. Department of Veterans are already taking advantage of VR-based treatment.

Study showed regular exercise can help overweight women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to become fertile.

Title: New Immune-Focused Drug Shows Promise Against Advanced Kidney CancerCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/25/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/28/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: New Drug May Give Small Survival Boost to Some With Advanced Lung CancerCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/28/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/28/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Former Problem Drinkers Find It Tricky to Navigate Social Settings: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/25/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/28/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Most of World's People Lack Access to Safe Cancer Surgery: ReportCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/28/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/28/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Exposure to BPA in Pregnancy Tied to Low Birth Weight in Girls: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/25/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/28/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Lower Drinking Age May Bring More High School DropoutsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/28/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/28/2015 12:00:00 AM