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Loneliness increases risk of Premature Death, Study Says

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 25, 2015 03:41 PM EST

Loneliness can increase one's risk of premature death, especially in older adults.

HIV's Love for Sugar Reveal Novel Ways to Kill It

By Peter R - Jun 01, 2015 11:55 AM EDT

Researchers found a way to starve HIV by blocking its sugar supply in an infected immune cell.

"Double-Chin" Drug Approved By FDA

By Peter R - Apr 30, 2015 09:43 AM EDT

The drug Kybella destroys cell membrane to kill cells and melt fat. It is approved for use only below the chin.

Inventors of Powerful Gene Modification Technique Urge Against its Use

By Peter R - Mar 22, 2015 09:24 AM EDT

The technique called CRISPR-Cas9, can be used to modify human egg, sperm and embryos.

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