Vaccines in the News
Vaccines in the News
Vaccine to treat breast, ovarian cancers shows promise
November 8, 2011
A vaccine that coaxes the body to attack tumor cells has shown promise in a small study of advanced breast and ovarian cancer patients, improving overall survival times and stopping the disease for a handful of breast cancer patients. [+] more
New study suggests autism starts in the womb
November 8, 2011
Children with autism have many more brain cells than typically developing children, researchers have found, supporting previous research that suggests that autism may be caused by something going awry before a baby is born as opposed to something triggering autism in a toddler. [+] more
HPV Vaccine Better Than Expected
November 8, 2011
The HPV vaccine may provide even greater protection against cervical cancer than thought, according to new research. [+] more
College students can’t make time for sickness, or vaccines
November 8, 2011
Studying for exams, preparing for a meeting and rushing to the dining hall are a few of many things that pack a college student’s day-to-day life. For most, getting sick doesn’t fit nicely into the equation — and for some, the time it takes to get a flu shot doesn’t either. [+] more
