Zanzibar tests drones spraying rice fields to fight malaria
For the first time drones are being tested to help fight malaria on the island of Zanzibar, off the coast
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Parasite paralysis: A new way to fight schistosomiasis?
Scientists at the Morgridge Institute for Research have isolated a natural chemical that acts as a potent kryptonite against schistosomes,
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US billionaire Bloomberg pledges $160m to fight vaping
Billionaire and former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg on Tuesday announced a $160 million campaign to ban flavored e-cigarettes in
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No place for defeatism in fight to cut smoking rates
It turns out that smoking is really bad for you. A major study of 186,000 Australians has just found that
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Choosing the right drug to fight cancer
Canadian researchers have discovered a molecular indicator of a mechanism that drives cancer progression, giving doctors the possibility of using
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WHO launches strategy to fight ‘inevitable’ flu pandemics
The World Health Organization on Monday launched a strategy to protect people worldwide over the next decade against the threat
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Custom-made proteins may help create antibodies to fight HIV
A new way to create proteins that can sneak through HIV’s protective coating may be a step toward understanding the
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How virtual reality might help fight recurring nightmares
You might say that Patrick McNamara is in a frightening line of work. As a sleep researcher, he’s hunting for
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May meeting of the Thunder in your toilet! Why we are so fond of swearing
Richard Stephens teaches psychology at the UK’s Keele University, he also directs research projects on psycho-biology. He has worked for
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Exercise can help fight off Alzheimer’s, but how?
According to a study covered on Medical News Today last year, engaging in regular, leisurely exercise can help keep the
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