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Global Health: Where Will Measles Break Out Next? Chicago, Los Angeles or Miami, Scientists Predict

Chicago, Los Angeles and Miami are the cities most likely to see the next measles outbreaks, according to an unusual new study. Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin and Johns Hopkins University mapped the 25 American counties most at risk of measles because of their vaccine-exemption rates and proximity to airports. A similar… Read More: Global Health: Where Will Measles Break Out Next? Chicago, Los… »

Scientists reveal eating chocolate every day is good for your brain

New research suggests eating a little bit of the good stuff once a day can improve cognitive ability. While we enjoy eating chocolate as much as the next person, it normally comes with a hefty portion of guilt afterwards. But turns out there IS a benefit to indulging those sugar cravings as new research suggests consuming a… Read More: Scientists reveal eating chocolate every day is good for your… »

Scientists on path to universal flu vaccine with 'killer T cells' discovery

Scientists said Monday they had discovered immune cells that can fight all known strains of flu in what was hailed as an “extraordinary breakthrough” that could lead to a universal, one-shot vaccine against the killer disease. Influenza epidemics, largely seasonal, kill hundreds of thousands of people each year, according to the World Health Organization. Due… Read More: Scientists on path to universal flu vaccine with 'killer T… »

Cancer cure in a year, scientists claim

A team of Israeli scientists claim they will likely develop a cure for cancer in the next year, The Jerusalem Post reported on Monday. The new treatment is being developed by Accelerated Evolution Biotechnologies under the leadership of CEO Dr. Ilan Morad, according to the report. “We believe we will offer in a year’s time… Read More: Cancer cure in a year, scientists claim »