We’ve been looking for help to fight cancer for decades. Recent research shows that the answer may come from other dangerous diseases.

Researchers from Cardiff University say they have retrained viruses to directly target, invade and help destroy cancerous cells. This success could someday potentially provide successful treatment for real-world cases.

The study’s main idea expands off of current gene therapy techniques. They use viruses to treat various diseases after altering them so that they cannot pass on any disease.

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Hopes for a successful chikungunya vaccine rose in recent weeks.

The vaccine development company PaxVax Inc. announced that the FDA has marked their preliminary immunization for fast-track status.

Such a vaccine would be the first of its kind. As the CDC shares, there is currently no vaccination to prevent the infection. Considering there is no medicine to treat chikungunya, this is even more of a problem.

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Do you have blood type A? Traveler’s diarrhea could be a greater risk for you than people with other types.

A bacteria-produced protein appears to be the source of this issue, according to new research from the Washington University School of Medicine.

The illness goes by many names. In some areas they call it “Montezuma’s Revenge” and other regions refer to it as “Delhi Belly” or “Ghandi’s Revenge.” No matter what you call it, traveler’s diarrhea, affects numerous travelers and can put an extreme damper on a trip.

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In the midst of Ebola and measles scares, a new virus is creating problems across the globe.

The Nipah virus, an animal-borne disease, has caused at least 14 deaths in India as of May 30. Largely transmitted via bats, the outbreak has forced action from both the World Health Organization (WHO) and Indian officials.

Where Did Nipah Virus Come From?

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Measles is spreading throughout multiple Asian countries, causing over 150 reported cases of the illness. During the outbreak more than 3,500 people have been quarantined, with about 1,000 people monitored, according to Outbreak News Today and The Straits Times.

The main locations of the outbreak include Okinawa, Japan, and Taiwan. But, the disease is reaching other highly-populated regions. Numerous cases have also been noted in mainland China, Hong Kong and the rest of Japan.

Okinawa is currently the most affected area with almost 100 recorded patients. Thousands in Taiwan have been quarantined and many others are being watched closely.

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