Flu :: Health Canada approves cold and flu medicine
Health Canada, the Canadian government regulatory agency, has approved wide-ranging new health claims for COLD-fX, the most popular cold/flu remedy in Canada.
Immune system
HIV :: Researchers discover new details about HIV-1 entry and infection
The primary targets of HIV-1 infection in the human vagina have been definitively identified in a new study published in the February 2007 issue of the journal Immunity, published by Cell Press. The findings are likely to guide development of new strategies that will prevent HIV-1 transmission.
Relationships :: Insecure relationships affect immune system
Feeling insecure in close relationships may affect your immune system, preliminary Italian research suggests.
Cancer :: Arizona State University and Mayo Clinic join forces to develop cancer vaccine
Two major research organizations in the Phoenix area have announced they will collaborate on an ambitious goal: Creating a vaccine to prevent the development of cancer. Researchers at the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University (ASU) in Tempe and Mayo Clinic will use the latest developments in laboratory and clinical sciences to reach their goal — finding components in cancer that could be used to vaccinate against the occurrence of the disease.
HIV :: Scientists unveil piece of HIV protein that may be key to AIDS vaccine development
In a finding that could have profound implications for AIDS vaccine design, researchers led by a team at the NIAID have generated an atomic-level picture of a key portion of an HIV surface protein as it looks when bound to an infection-fighting antibody. Unlike much of the constantly mutating virus, this protein component is stable and — more importantly, say the researchers — appears vulnerable to attack from this specific antibody, known as b12, that can broadly neutralize HIV.
Depression :: Little convincing evidence that omega-3 combats depression
There is no convincing evidence that taking omega-3 fatty acids on their own can alleviate depression, says Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (DTB).
Breast Cancer :: Emerging research heralds new era of breast cancer management
Aggressive research currently underway brings hope of dramatic advances in breast cancer management, according to a new review.
Contraception :: Unpredictable nature of a contraceptive vaccine
Australian scientists are raising concerns over the unpredictable nature of a contraceptive vaccine that aims to control populations of wild animals, such as rabbits and foxes.
Stress :: Extra cortisol protects women’s mood under stress
Stress hormone appears to have different functions short- and long-term, showing potential to help remedy post-traumatic stress syndrome.
HPV :: New York introducing law for HPV vaccine
New York also planning to introduce legislation next week that would require schoolgirls in New York to get hpv vaccine to knock out the virus linked to cervical cancer.