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Sleeping sickness parasite has defense against potential drugs

April 19, 2016 Researchers from Umea University in Sweden have discovered that the single-celled parasite causing African sleeping sickness has a defence mechanism against potential pharmaceuticals under development against the disease.

TB bacteria trick immune system to feed them

April 19, 2016 Bacteria that cause tuberculosis trick immune cells meant to destroy them into hiding and feeding them instead.

Diets of millions of preschoolers' improved

April 18, 2016 A change to a U.S. government nutrition program improved the diets of millions of young children in low-income families, a new study says.

Inflammation after stroke may help the brain to self-repair

April 18, 2016 After a stroke, there is inflammation in the damaged part of the brain. Until now, the inflammation has been seen as a negative consequence that needs to be abolished as soon as possible.

Many thyroid growths won't be called cancer any more

April 16, 2016 Fewer thyroid cancers are diagnosed in the United States now than in the recent past, perhaps signaling a change in physician practices, a new study says.

Doctors often overestimate promise of newly approved drugs

April 16, 2016 Use of the word "breakthrough" in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's expedited approval process could mislead doctors about the new drugs' actual benefits, researchers warn.

Common reflux and ulcer medication may cause serious kidney damage

April 15, 2016 New research indicates that long-term use of certain medications commonly used to treat heartburn, acid reflux, and ulcers can have damaging effects on the kidneys.

First case of Zika infection after sex between gay men

April 15, 2016 U.S. health authorities described the first known case of Zika being transmitted during sex between gay men, suggesting yet another route for infection with the mosquito-borne virus.

Multiple sclerosis vision loss could be helped by common allergy drug

April 14, 2016 An antihistamine that is sold over the counter to treat allergies has been shown to partially reverse vision damage in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).

U.S. schools seem to don't care about physical education

April 13, 2016 Most U.S. states don't provide students with enough physical education, a new report finds.

Young black Americans just can't stop smoking

April 13, 2016 Little progress has been made to reduce smoking among young black Americans over the past two decades, likely due to aggressive marketing by the tobacco industry, researchers report.

Rich, poor have huge mortality gap in U.S.: 14.6 years

April 12, 2016 Poverty in the U.S. is often associated with deprivation, in areas including housing, employment, and education.