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American Woman Appears to Be Entirely Cured of HIV After Unique Medical Treatment

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Ten years ago, an unnamed American woman was diagnosed with HIV. Like the tens of thousands of people who test positive in the US each year, she faced a lifetime of anti-retroviral therapies to keep the virus from obliterating her immune system.   Today, that’s no longer the case. The patient is part of an … Read more

Long-Term Cannabis Smoking Appears to Alter Lung Function, But Not Like Tobacco

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A long-term study tracking just over a thousand participants has found regular cannabis smoking can change the function of your lungs as you age. Unlike smoking a cigarette, however, cannabis seems to impact a person’s breathing in a slightly different way.    Over adulthood, tobacco smoking is associated with a progressive decline in how much air … Read more

Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Appears Effective Against Omicron Variant

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US vaccine maker Moderna expressed confidence Monday that its booster shot was effective against the Omicron variant, after the announcement of laboratory results it described as “reassuring”.   “We’ll be able to rely on this vaccine to address the near term surge of Omicron cases,” Stephen Hoge, president of Moderna, said on a conference call. … Read more