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A novel experimental vaccine against the nipah virus has succeeded in its first major test in humans; it has been shown to be tolerated well by the immune system and to stimulate an immune response in healthy adults. Though this is the earliest stages of testing, there’s tentative hope that more robust shielding will be…
In a big change to the infant vaccination process, the CDC’s (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) vaccine advisory committee has voted to move away from a “one‑size‑fits‑all” hepatitis B shot at birth, and instead, let parents and clinicians decide on a case‑by‑case basis for babies, whose mothers test negative for hepatitis B. This however,…
For the first time, people at high risk of lung cancer can participate in a clinical trial of an experimental vaccine designed to prevent the disease. Led by University College London and the University of Oxford, this groundbreaking trial marks a major step in cancer prevention. Unlike conventional treatments, which target cancer after it develops,…
As air pollution levels surge across cities worldwide, the toll on human respiratory health has become increasingly evident. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide, and ozone infiltrate the lungs, trigger inflammation, and impair immune defence mechanisms. This weakening of respiratory integrity has been linked to a heightened vulnerability to bacterial infections, particularly those caused by…
Every year, millions of women face a preventable threat: cervical cancer. In fact, certain high-risk types of the Cervical cancer virus (HPV) cause about 70 % of cases globally, as per a study published in the NIH. Thanks to medical advances, a vaccine now offers powerful protection for girls and women, but it is no…
A groundbreaking vaccine developed by Harvard researchers offers hope against infections from implanted medical devices. This innovative biomaterial scaffold vaccine significantly boosts immune response, reducing bacterial infection by 100-fold in mouse models. It even protects against antibiotic-resistant strains, potentially saving lives and improving patient outcomes globally. People who have implanted medical devices such as orthopaedic…
Cancer remains one of the world’s leading causes of death, with millions of new cases diagnosed annually despite significant therapeutic advances. While immunotherapies have transformed certain cancer treatments, many tumours still evade immune detection, limiting long-term success. Scientists have long sought a universal strategy that could “teach” the immune system to recognise and destroy cancer…
The findings of this study require confirmation from a prospective and randomized clinical trial; however, the discovery is still crucial. “Although not yet proven to be causal, this is the type of treatment benefit that we strive for and hope to see with therapeutic interventions — but rarely do. I think the urgency and importance…
In what could be a breakthrough treatment, researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed a groundbreaking “super vaccine” that could one day help the immune system prevent cancer before it even begins. This experimental vaccine uses nanoparticles to deliver tumor-specific signals, that train the body to recognise and destroy cancer cells early –…
Riley Gaines exposes media hypocrisy over Kyrie Irving vaccine stance and asks why Novak Djokovic still gets no apology (Image via Getty) Riley Gaines has reacted after Stephen A. Smith changed his opinion on Kyrie Irving’s choice to not take the COVID-19 vaccine during the 2021–22 NBA season. Stephen A. Smith was one of the…
