In Africa, a novel and affordable meningitis vaccine shows promise
The Serum Institute of India and global health organization Path successfully tested a highly effective and affordable meningitis vaccine in Africa, in a ground-breaking development. The NmCV-5 vaccine has the ability to protect against the five primary meningococcal disease strains found in Read More...
Over-the-counter contraception pills: A radical shift towards convenient contraception
In an encouraging development, two FDA advisory panels unanimously agreed to recommend the approval of Opill (generic name: norgestrel), an over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill. While the FDA makes its final decision, the possible consequences of over-the-counter birth control tablets are Read More...