Archive: 28/10/2014
Aid workers see hope as Ebola body count drops in Liberia (Update)
The Red Cross offered hope Tuesday of a turning point in the battle against the deadly west African Ebola outbreak, saying it had seen a dramatic drop in bodies collected in Liberia's capital.
Oct 28, 2014
New results from VOICE associates tenofovir gel use with lower HSV-2 risk in women
The risk of acquiring herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) was reduced by half among women in the VOICE trial who used a vaginal gel containing the antiretroviral (ARV) drug tenofovir regularly, according to researchers from ...
Oct 28, 2014
Spices and herbs: Improving public health through flavorful eating—a call to action
Spices and herbs can play a significant role in improving America's health by helping to reduce sodium, calorie and fat intake while making healthy eating more appealing, conclude the authors of a scientific supplement published ...
Oct 28, 2014
Ebola vaccine trials to start in Switzerland this week (Update)
Ebola vaccine trials are set to start in Switzerland this week after receiving the green light from the country's authorities, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday.
Oct 28, 2014
MS drug candidate also shows promise for ulcerative colitis
Positive new clinical data were released today on a drug candidate for ulcerative colitis that was first discovered and synthesized at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI).
Oct 28, 2014
Five Halloween candies to avoid for the sake of your kids' teeth
A big sack of candy is the top priority for most children on Halloween, but with some easy substitutions, adults can offers kids treats that preserve dental health and Halloween fun.
Oct 28, 2014