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A vaccine that changes the world
Medicine - Health

A vaccine that changes the world

Polio was a nightmare for the whole world in the early 20th century, until the first vaccine was invented.

December 20, 2019
The culprit causes skin cancer
Cancer

The culprit causes skin cancer

Exposure to sunlight, radiation, toxic chemicals, cosmetic abuse ... increases the risk of skin cancer.

December 11, 2019
Discover more new strains of HIV
Health

Discover more new strains of HIV

For the first time in 19 years, a team of scientists from Abbott Laboratories (USA) have discovered a new strain of the HIV virus that weakens the immune system in human…

November 11, 2019
Found a new drug to kill viruses?
Health

Found a new drug to kill viruses?

The new drug contains titanium dioxide, a substance that is harmless to humans but when exposed to sunlight will create a reaction that kills harmful bacteria.

October 14, 2019