There's A Promising New Vaccine For One Of The World's Top Health Threats
Dengue afflicts nearly 400 million people worldwide every year, but a vaccine has remained elusive. New research offers a path forward.
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A Medication To Treat Meth Addiction? Some Take A New Look At Naltrexone
Methamphetamine addiction is growing fast, but there's no approved medication to treat it. Now, some clinicians and researchers are experimenting with a drug used for opioid and alcohol addiction.
There May Be A New Tool In The Battle Against Dengue
A new dengue vaccine is showing promise in clinical studies. Researchers say it could potentially make a huge dent in the tropical disease.
CRISPR Approach To Fighting Cancer Called 'Promising' In 1st Safety Test
Attempts to use the gene-editing tool CRISPR to develop a treatment for cancer seem safe and feasible in the earliest findings from the first three patients. "So far, so good," scientists say.
Federal Judge Throws Out 'Conscience Rights' Rule For Health Care Workers
A federal judge has thrown out the Trump administration's "conscience rights" rule for health care workers.
Research Shows Link Between Microbiome And Childhood Obesity
Researchers from Wake Forest Baptist Health are mapping the correlation between childhood obesity and gut bacteria.
More Teens Than Ever Are Vaping. Here's What We Know About Their Habits
New survey data show an estimated 5 million teens use e-cigarettes and nearly 1 million use them daily. Here's more on their favorite brands and flavors.
Judge Scraps 'Conscience' Rule Protecting Doctors Who Deny Care For Religious Reasons
The U.S. judge found that the Trump administration's rule violates the law in "numerous, fundamental, and far-reaching" ways. Critics said the rule prioritized providers over patients.
In China, Kids Of Unwed Mothers May Be Barred From Public Health Care, Education
Being a mom without a husband leaves many women in a legal gray zone where they are unable to access medical and other public services for themselves and their children. Some women are even fined.
This Ohio Addiction Recovery Program Uses Opioid Settlement Money To Help Patients
Cuyahoga County, Ohio, is using opioid settlement money to expand an addiction recovery program that helps patients after they're discharged from the ER.