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A 63-year-old man became the first person to achieve HIV remission through a bone marrow transplant from his sibling, opening new possibilities for HIV treatment. His brother carried a rare genetic mutation that makes cells resistant to the virus.
Indian researchers have validated two groundbreaking tuberculosis vaccines that show up to 79.5% effectiveness against the disease, offering new hope for children and adults in a country carrying 27% of the world's TB burden. The vaccines demonstrate particular promise in protecting kids aged 6 to 14 from all forms of TB.
Scientists at Johns Hopkins developed a nose-delivered vaccine that helps the body fight tuberculosis, the world's deadliest infectious disease. Early tests show it could shorten treatment times and prevent drug-resistant strains.
A University of Kentucky scientist is turning Lyme disease bacteria against itself in a promising new treatment approach. The breakthrough comes as tick-borne illnesses have jumped 128% nationwide since 2020.
A medication already being tested for hepatitis C shows promising results against hepatitis E, a deadly virus that kills 70,000 people yearly and has no approved treatment. Scientists discovered bemnifosbuvir stops the virus from replicating without harming healthy cells.
Scientists discovered a forgotten cancer drug that could treat dozens of viral infections, from common colds to COVID-19. Human trials begin next year for what could become the first at-home pill to fight multiple viruses at once.
A twice-yearly injection offers near-complete HIV protection, but access challenges highlight the complex path from breakthrough to global impact. Progress continues through partnerships reaching 2 million people in need.
Nigeria's capital territory is winning the fight against tuberculosis with a remarkable 94% treatment success rate and a 64% drop in TB deaths. Despite reporting 16,000 cases annually, early detection and community outreach are turning the tide on this deadly disease.
Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory is saving lives at an unprecedented rate, curing 94% of tuberculosis patients through early detection and community care. TB deaths have dropped 64% as health workers bring free screening directly to neighborhoods.
Scientists in South Africa are leading a breakthrough tuberculosis vaccine trial that could protect adolescents and adults for the first time in over a century. The M72 vaccine, combined with faster tests and shorter treatments, marks a turning point against the world's deadliest infectious disease.
Researchers discovered a specific immune cell state that explains why Long COVID lingers in some patients and links directly to fatigue and breathing problems. The breakthrough could lead to personalized treatments for millions still suffering months after infection.
Tanzanian researchers are testing new tuberculosis treatments that could slash recovery time from six months to just three, making it easier for patients to finish their medication. The breakthrough comes as Tanzania has already cut TB deaths by 59% since 2015.
Nigeria has slashed tuberculosis deaths by nearly two-thirds in under a decade, proving that progress against one of the world's deadliest diseases is possible. With renewed investment and better treatment, health experts say the country can finish what it started.
Nigeria becomes one of nine countries to offer Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking HIV prevention injection needed just twice a year instead of daily pills. The first 52,000 doses will reach vulnerable populations across eight states, offering a discreet new path to staying HIV-free.
Portable tuberculosis tests now deliver results in under an hour for less than half the cost of existing diagnostics, bringing lifesaving care closer to the 29,000 people who fall ill with TB daily. The World Health Organization's new guidelines could transform how the world fights one of its deadliest infectious diseases.
A portable tuberculosis test that costs half the price of current diagnostics and delivers results in under an hour is now available for countries fighting the world's deadliest infectious disease. The breakthrough could help detect and treat TB in more than 29,000 people who fall ill with the disease every single day.
Pfizer and Valneva's experimental Lyme disease vaccine proved highly effective in Phase III trials, bringing hope to millions who love the outdoors. If approved, it would be the first Lyme vaccine available in two decades.
Scientists discovered that malaria parasites contain spinning crystals powered by the same chemical reaction used in spacecraft engines. This breakthrough could lead to new life-saving drugs and inspire innovations in microscopic robotics.
Bestselling author John Green is gifting exclusive poetry readings to people who buy coffee and tea that fights the world's deadliest infectious disease. Every purchase sends 100% of profits to get tuberculosis treatment to people who need it most.
Researchers discovered a promising target for tuberculosis drugs that could save millions of lives worldwide. The breakthrough offers hope for combating strains of TB that no longer respond to existing antibiotics.
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