Doctors have apparently cured another person of HIV using a bone marrow transplant. Unlike previous cases, however, the patient was cured without needing donated stem cells from someone genetically immune to HIV. This development could change our understanding of how best to treat similar patients in the future, though these transplants still aren’t a practical solution for most people living with the virus.

Latest HIV Cure Case Is the Most Encouraging One Yet

Cancer Health

Ovarian cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death among women, with nearly 20,000 new diagnoses each year and around 12,740 deaths from the disease estimated in 2024, according to the American Cancer Society. Researchers at the University of Colorado Cancer Center have recently published two research papers...

New Research in the Fight Against Ovarian Cancer

People with type 2 diabetes who used glucagon-like peptide analogs such as Ozempic or Mounjaro had a lower risk for multiple types of cancer compared with those who used insulin, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open. Overweight and obesity have been linked to at least 13 types...

Weight-Loss Drugs May Prevent 10 Types of Cancer

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Anika Jindal

The look and feel of your home go beyond impressive architecture and stylish interiors. It should also smell fresh, clean, and delightful. A good scent lends a distinct character to your home and uplifts your mood instantly.

14 Things That Will Make Your House Smell Good All The Time

Saint Petersburg, FL

Akeena

Hey foodies and diner lovers! It looks like the beloved Metro Diner in St. Petersburg, known for its hearty portions and Guy Fieri's endorsement, has hit a bump in the road. This popular spot, famous for its pancakes, fried chicken and waffles, and mouthwatering meatloaf, has had to temporarily shut its doors due to some serious issues flagged by a recent state inspection.

Green mold, live roaches and live flying insects - Popular diner closed down in Florida

Real Health

Increasing the number of Medicaid enrollees receiving hepatitis C (HCV) treatment could save billions of dollars in health care costs over the next 10 years, according to a new Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report. The report focused on the burden of HCV on medical care and safety net programs, according...

How Expanding Hepatitis C Treatment Could Save Billions of Dollars

Ontario, CA

César Serrano went from having trouble breathing to learning that he only had three months to live. The asthma medication his doctor prescribed wasn’t helping, so he ordered a CT scan and biopsy, which led to his stage-four lung cancer diagnosis. "Honestly, no one's prepared for something like...

He thought he only had months to live, but a new cancer test changed that

A healthy 38-year-old who began struggling to finish a half-marathon and experienced night sweats, body aches, and COVID-like symptoms learned he was facing stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Despite the shocking diagnosis, he plans to remain positive while he fights the cancer. Lymphoma is a blood cancer, specifically of the immune...

Fit, Healthy Man, 38, With Swollen Knee Felt Covid-Like Symptoms for a Month Before Learning He Had Stage 4 Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

San Francisco, CA

Long-acting injectable antiretrovirals can be an effective treatment or prevention option for homeless and unstably housed people living with or at risk for HIV, according to results from a San Francisco pilot study published in the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes. “The implementation of long-acting antiretrovirals is feasible in...

Long-Acting Injectables Are Effective for Homeless People

Florida State

Wow, that's a tough situation for UKG employees in Florida. Imagine gearing up for a holiday weekend and then getting blindsided with news of massive layoffs. It's not just the number—2,200 employees, which is 14% of their workforce—but also how abruptly it was done, right before the Fourth of July.

Thousands of workers in Florida laid off by a major company

Birmingham, AL

Valrico, FL

In a recent announcement, The Fresh Market, a beloved grocery chain in Florida, is bidding farewell to its Valrico location. The store, located in one of the fastest-growing areas of the U.S., has cited uncontrollable inflation as a driving force behind its closure, echoing broader economic challenges impacting even higher-end retailers.

A grocery chain in Florida is unexpectedly closing down

Bone cancer is a rare type of cancer, which can go undetected for some time before being diagnosed. Although benign (non-cancerous) bone tumors are more common than malignant (cancerous) bone tumors, malignant bone cancer can be an aggressive cancer, and some types grow quickly. Quick progression makes early detection and treatment all the more important.

Bone Cancer Without Knowing: How Long Can It Go Undiagnosed?

On June 26, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its recommendation for the use of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccines in people ages 60 and older. For this upcoming respiratory virus season, CDC recommends:. Everyone ages 75 and older receive the RSV vaccine. People ages 60–74 who...

CDC Updates RSV Vaccination Recommendation for Adults

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

Cheryl E Preston

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Globally, 70% of people are projected to live in cities by 2050. Consequently, urban settings will play a vital role in addressing the HIV epidemic as well as broader health issues. A new report assesses the urban HIV epidemic and offers actionable recommendations to improve HIV responses. Released to coincide...

Here’s How Cities and Urban Settings Can Better Respond to HIV

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

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?

A 55-year-old hairstylist and mom of two, Donna Harper, was diagnosed with a rare type of head and neck cancer called nasopharyngeal carcinoma after experiencing symptoms, including a strange feeling when swallowing, numbness, and a lump on her neck. Thankfully, Harper sought medical advice when she felt the bump on...

55-Year-Old Hair Stylist’s Strange Swallowing Symptom & Lump On Her Neck Turned Out To Be Rare Cancer: ‘It Went From Zero To a Hundred Real Fast’

South Carolina State

The [South Carolina] legislature’s final version of the state’s two-year operating budget, which the governor signed [July 3], includes additional funding for programs that help prevent kids from starting to use tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and help those already addicted quit. These programs are critical because they implement fact-based strategies to reduce tobacco use, the number one cause of preventable death nationwide and are responsible for 32.1% of cancer deaths in South Carolina.

How the South Carolina Legislature Strengthens Tobacco Control Efforts

People with hepatitis C who receive antiviral therapy have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared with those who do not receive treatment, according to study findings published in IJC Heart & Vasculature. Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is known to be associated with cardiovascular disease, and it appears...

Hepatitis C Treatment Lowers Heart Disease Risk

EBT-101, a CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy, was safe and well tolerated in an early study, but it did not prevent viral rebound in the first four participants who interrupted antiretroviral treatment, according to a report at the International AIDS Conference (#AIDS2024) in Munich. One person, however, did see a decline in his HIV reservoir, and viral rebound was delayed for four months.

CRISPR Gene Therapy Does Not Prevent HIV Rebound

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Can Cancer Meds Play a Role in an HIV Cure? These Researchers Aim to Find Out

Three HIV scientists exploring potential HIV cures received grants totaling $1.2 million from amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research. All three will focus on ways to...

Can Cancer Meds Play a Role in an HIV Cure? These Researchers Aim to Find Out

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