HIV Vaccine Awareness Day 2019
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- Written by NIAID NIAID
- Category: Health News Health News
- Published: 23 May 2019 23 May 2019
Washington, DC - Since the first cases of what would become known as HIV/AIDS were initially reported in 1981, scientists and public health officials have been working to better understand HIV, develop strategies to effectively treat and prevent infection, and bring about an end to the pandemic. This effort remains a critical focus globally and for the United States.
Project to deter opioid tampering wins top Addiction Science Award
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- Written by NIDA NIDA
- Category: Health News Health News
- Published: 23 May 2019 23 May 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - A 14-year-old’s innovative approach to prevent tampering and misuse of opioid pills won a first place Addiction Science Award at the 2019 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)—the world’s largest science competition for high school students. The awards are coordinated by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, and Friends of NIDA, a coalition that supports NIDA’s mission. The Intel ISEF Addiction Science Awards were presented at a ceremony Thursday night at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
Flu Deaths Increase to 7 in San Diego County
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- Written by José A. Álvarez José A. Álvarez
- Category: Health News Health News
- Published: 30 December 2018 30 December 2018
San Diego, California - Another flu death was reported in San Diego County last week, bringing this season’s total to seven, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced.
Flu Spreads Easily at Holiday Parties and Family Events
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- Written by José A. Álvarez José A. Álvarez
- Category: Health News Health News
- Published: 08 December 2018 08 December 2018
San Diego, California - If you’re planning on attending a work gathering or holiday event, the County Health and Human Services Agency wants to make sure the only thing you give is gifts and not the flu.
NIH researcher presents encouraging results for gene therapy for severe sickle cell disease
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- Written by NHLBI NHLBI
- Category: Health News Health News
- Published: 09 December 2018 09 December 2018
San Diego, California - A scientist from the National Institutes of Health will present promising, early results from a human clinical trial testing a novel gene replacement therapy in people with severe sickle cell disease. Preliminary findings suggest that the approach has an acceptable level of safety and might help patients consistently produce normal red blood cells instead of the sickle-shaped ones that mark this painful, life-threatening disease.
San Diego County Opens New Live Well Center in Oceanside
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- Written by Tom Christensen Tom Christensen
- Category: Health News Health News
- Published: 08 December 2018 08 December 2018
Oceanside, California - The County of San Diego opened the new North Coastal Live Well Health Center in Oceanside on Tuesday, offering behavioral health treatment and recovery services and resources for military and veterans.