Tuesday, May 7, 2024
HIV Drug

Study Says Virus Transmission Could Drop 40% if High-Risk Gay Men are Given HIV...

Pre-exposure prophylactic use of HIV drugs by high-risk gay men could reduce virus transmission by 40%, according to a study published in The Lancet. Designed for those without HIV, the drug known as Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis...
e-cigarettes

FDA Bans E-Cigarettes, Tobacco Sales to People Under 18

The use of cigarettes by people under the age of 18 is decreasing – in part because the use of e-cigarettes is increasing. That’s why the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new regulations...
Netflix Maternity Leave

Netflix Offers Unlimited Maternity Leave for New Parents

Netflix has introduced an unlimited leave policy for new moms and dads. Thanks to the new initiative, parents can now take off as much time as they need during the first year after their...
Heart Attack Study

Clinical Trial: Targeting Inflammation Could Reduce Heart Attack, Cancer Risks

The New England Journal of Medicine published the results of a four-year clinical trial that supports the use of the drug canakinumab, in conjunction with regular statin use, as an effective way to reduce...