Achilles heel of HIV found

"HOUSTON: Scientists in the United States believe they have uncovered the Achilles heel in the armour of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), a development that may be useful in the treatment and prevention of the infection that continues to kill millions around the world. ...

Lorenzo's Oil boy is dead at 30

" Lorenzo's Oil boy is dead at 30 Despite his parents' treatment, Lorenzo did not get better Lorenzo Odone, whose parents' battle to save him from a rare nerve...

6 Reasons Why You Should Eat Sea Foods

"Although the link between seafood consumption and improved health has been known for decades, a number of recent studies are shedding new light on the many health benefits of the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish. Considered essential nutrients because the body does not make...

Research breakthrough for fighting superbugs

"Kudos and props to the research team at The University of British Columbia and Inimex Pharmaceuticals with the announcement of a stunning new breakthrough in the ongoing struggle against drug-resistant bacteria. Principal investigator Robert Hancock commented, “Antibiotics...

Food-aceuticals: Drink - and Eat - to Your Health

"Every day there seems to be another story touting the amazing health benefits found in everyday foods. Is the recipe for better health found in the pantry instead of the medicine cabinet? From omega-3 fatty acids to flavonoids, the ingredients in foods you eat every day may...

Choose Your Fish Wisely

"There are a lot of good reasons to eat seafood—recent studies have linked the omega-3 fatty acids found in deep water fish to a lower risk of heart disease; fish are a good source of protein, and early studies hint that pregnant women who eat fish or take fish oil...