South Africa testing whether vaccines work against variant
Scientists in South Africa are urgently testing to see if the vaccines for COVID-19 will be effective against the country’s
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Traditional Ghanaian medicines show promise against tropical diseases
The discovery of new drugs is vital to achieving the eradication of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Africa and around
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Existing antihistamine drugs show effectiveness against COVID-19 virus in cell testing
Three common antihistamine medications have been found in preliminary tests to inhibit infection of cells by the coronavirus that causes
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How tumeric is the latest weapon in the fight against disease
Tuck into turmeric! How the spice, along with chamomile tea and pomegranate, is the latest weapon in the fight against
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Does vitamin D protect against COVID-19?
In the absence of a COVID-19 cure or vaccine, scientists are investigating whether vitamin D can reduce the risk of
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Glutamine protects against muscle injuries and aging
A team headed by Prof. Massimiliano Mazzone (VIB-KU Leuven Center for Cancer Biology), in collaboration with Dr. Emanuele Berardi and
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UN warns against pursuing herd immunity to stop coronavirus
The head of the World Health Organization warned against the idea that herd immunity might be a realistic strategy to
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Fall in the Southeast Means Guarding Against Fire Ant Stings
TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2020 — The sting of fire ants can be painful and even deadly — and the threat
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From San Diego to Italy, study suggests wisdom can protect against loneliness
Over the last few decades, there has been growing concern about loneliness across all ages, particularly in middle-aged and older
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New strategy against autoimmune disease demonstrates safety and efficacy in preclinical animal models
Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found that a powerful new potential treatment for
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