An experimental leishmaniasis vaccine relies on eliciting an immune response to a protein from the saliva of the sand fly that carries the leishmania parasite, rather than on anything from the parasite itself...
A DNA-based vaccine gave rats six months of protection against high blood pressure as well as healthier hearts. Christopher Intagliata reports
The proposed deals have the potential to boost research but could also weaken health and environmental protections
From predatory microbes to toxic metals, nature is inspiring new ways to treat infections
A newly discovered structure in cells underlies inflammation wherever it occurs—an insight that may lead to new treatments for ailments as diverse as atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's and fatty liver disease...
Accelerated testing of compounds that have shown efficacy against the virus may lead to new drugs and vaccines
Three strains of the virus are decimating poultry farms across the country, but how they’re being transmitted remains unclear
Microbes that clean water may also be piecing some pharmaceuticals back together
The quest to enlist the body's immune system in the fight against cancer is progressing slowly, but surely
Panel leader Arthur Caplan explains how this development will make the process of obtaining experimental therapies for terminal illnesses more transparent and fair
The World Health Organization has added new curative treatments for hepatitis C to its list of medicines governments should make available
As the number of older patients with cancer soars, researchers explore how best to treat them
New work reiterates the importance of preserving high levels of vaccine coverage as the consequences of measles infections may be more devastating than is readily observable, a study leader said...
The agency will hold a public meeting this summer to address drug company concern that restrictions on what they can say about off-label use of drugs violate their First Amendment right to free speech...
WHO report suggests few countries are prepared to tackle antibiotic resistant infections which leaves basic healthcare vulnerable
An eye-tracking test may serve as a screen for predicting Alzheimer's
The extremely successful global healthcare program sets malaria eradication goals in some countries
Drugs administered before symptoms appear could be key to combating the leading cause of dementia
New drug targets both hemispheres to repair damaged tissue
To get measles vaccine coverage for all, try small nudges to hesitant parents
