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The final results of a trial for a new HIV preventive strategy are out today. Experts express enthusiasm. But activists at the 2024 AIDS conference in Munich are protesting the likely cost.

New HIV preventive strategy sparks excitement -- and protests -- at AIDS conference

New York Post

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Twice-yearly shots used to treat AIDS were 100% effective in preventing new infections in women, according to study results published Wednesday.

There were no infections in the young women and girls that got the shots in a study of about 5,000 in South Africa and Uganda, researchers reported. In a group given daily prevention pills, roughly 2% ended up catching HIV from infected sex partners.

“To see this level of protection is stunning,” said Salim Abdool Karim of the injections. He is director of an AIDS research center in Durban, South Africa, who was not part...

Twice-yearly shot offers 100% protection against AIDS: study

Researchers say that a generic version of a drug already on the market, which can suppress and prevent HIV, would still yield a 30% profit even if the current price were drastically reduced. Lenacapavir, sold as Sunlenca by US pharmaceutical giant Gilead, is described as “the closest we have ever...

New HIV Drug made at $40 per year for Single patient Can Suppress and Prevent HIV

Moving forward, Sage Therapeutics and Biogen intend to cease further clinical development of SAGE-324 for essential tremor. Data from the Phase II KINETIC 2 study, which evaluated SAGE-324 (BIIB124) as a treatment for essential tremor (ET), show the drug did not achieve the trial’s primary objectives. According to Sage Therapeutics and Biogen, the study aimed to determine the dose-response relationship of SAGE-324 by assessing changes from baseline to day 91 in the TETRAS Performance Subscale Item 4 total score, measuring upper limb tremor severity. Results found that SAGE-324 offered no statistically significant improvement across different doses compared to placebo. As a result, both companies have decided to halt the ongoing open-label safety study and cease further clinical development of SAGE-324 for ET.1.

Sage and Biogen Halt Phase II Study After Novel Drug Shows No Significant Improvement in Treating Essential Tremor

Business Times

Rumors swirl around Meghan Markle's potential $15 million divorce plan from Prince Harry, raising questions about his inheritance and the state of their marriage.

Meghan Markle's $15 Million Divorce Plot Puts Prince Harry's Inheritance At Risk: 'Things Haven’t Been So Rosy Lately'

The Healthy 

About 1.2 million people in the US currently have HIV, which stands for human immunodeficiency virus and is the precursor to developing AIDS. Many of us might remember HIV and AIDS as illnesses that decades ago caused more questions than answers. Thanks to cultural awareness and rigorous research that have...

“Here’s How I Knew I Had HIV”: One Patient’s Story After a Single Intimate Encounter

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Clarke County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Virginia State

Benny Hinn was a popular preacher during the 1990s and early 2000s. There were Virginia churches that offered bus rides to his crusades in North Carolina, and I knew quite a few Virginians who purchased his books and tapes and donated to his ministry.

Benny Hinn is being criticized for asking for money again

Reuters

(Reuters) -Pfizer's gene therapy for hemophilia A significantly cut the number of annual bleeding episodes in patients with the rare disorder in a late-stage study and performed better than the current standard treatment, the company said on Wednesday.

Pfizer's gene therapy cuts hemophilia A bleeding rate in late-stage trial

Summary: A study by FAIR Health reveals a 4.8 percent increase in STD diagnoses among commercially insured patients from 2020 to 2023, with the largest growth in diagnoses observed in patients aged 65 and older. Takeaways:. Significant Increase in Older Adults: The most notable rise in STD diagnoses was among...

Surge in STD Diagnoses Among Older Adults

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Receiving an HIV-positive diagnosis can be overwhelming, but it’s important to remember that — with proper care and support — people living with HIV can lead healthy, fulfilling lives. This article provides a comprehensive guide on what steps to take after receiving an HIV-positive diagnosis. Understanding your...

What to do after an HIV-positive diagnosis

Former President Barack Obama has notably withheld his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris, citing doubts about her ability to defeat Donald Trump. This hesitation underscores a significant rift within the Democratic Party as it faces the challenge of unifying behind a new candidate.

Barack Obama Doubts Kamala Harris' Ability to Defeat Trump, Withholds Endorsement; Ex-President Furious Over Biden's Exit

In a decisive move to address escalating criminal activities linked to the gambling sector, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the immediate cessation of all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).

Philippine President Marcos Shuts Down Offshore Gaming Industry Over Crime Links

Improving human quality of life with drug treatments is a complicated issue. Drug certification, including drug safety and reliability, entails a long series of tests and government approvals before the drug is available for anyone to use. Testing drugs is challenged by ethical and biological concerns. Testing new drugs on...

Researchers Develop 'Organ on a Chip' for Better Drug Testing

The Associated Press

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Nearly 40 million people were living with the HIV virus that causes AIDS last year, over 9 million weren’t getting any treatment, and the result was that every minute someone died of AIDS-related causes, the U.N. said in a new report launched Monday. While...

UN says nearly 40 million people had HIV in 2023, lack of treatment means someone died every minute

In response to increasing food prices and a competitive fast-food market, McDonald's has decided to extend its popular "$5 Meal Deal" through August. Initially introduced in late June as a limited-time offer, the deal has proven to be a hit among customers, prompting nearly all of the chain's U.S. locations to keep it on the menu for longer.

McDonald’s Extends Popular $5 Meal Deal Amidst Rising Food Prices and Competitive Pressures

Conn's HomePlus, a venerable 134-year-old furniture and electronics retailer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and announced plans to close nearly half of its 170 stores.

Conn’s HomePlus Files for Bankruptcy, Closing Nearly Half of Its Stores

Bacon County, GA

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On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Revolutionary HIV Drug Could Slash Costs to $40 Annually: Researchers Push for Accessibility

A groundbreaking new drug, heralded as the closest approximation to an HIV vaccine...

Revolutionary HIV Drug Could Slash Costs to $40 Annually: Researchers Push for Accessibility

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