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The quest for a global preventive HIV vaccine reaches an exciting milestone with the Mosaico study
Announced ahead of the International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science in Mexico City, the new study will evaluate an investigational vaccine regimen in eight countries around the world for its ability to protect people from HIV infection.
The science of sunscreen: 3 experts tackle common myths about its safety
In time for summer, we went to the pros—a dermatologist, a marine biologist and a skincare scientist—to get the latest study-backed news you need to know.
This researcher made good on his high school promise to improve how we treat depression
As a teenager, Wayne Drevets, M.D., had friends who struggled with depression—and who ultimately inspired him to focus his career on helping people with the debilitating disorder.
Battling the baby blues: Meet 3 researchers whose innovative work is all about boosting the mental health of moms
A staggering 1 in 7 women suffer from perinatal mood disorders, which can begin as early as pregnancy. We take a look at how these scientists are working to find ways to help halt depression in moms at the most critical juncture: before it starts.
3 innovative ways one company is helping rethink how we treat mental healthcare
From scientists in research labs to CEOs at companies across the country, here’s how one healthcare company is partnering with people from all walks of life to help drive change in how we treat mental disorders—and the stigma often associated with them.
A vaccine for E. coli? Meet a researcher hot on the trail
A particular strain of the bacteria can be deadly for those over the age of 60—and it’s not the kind that causes food poisoning. But this Janssen researcher is committed to finding a preventive treatment.
From Aha! moment to FDA approval: The fascinating story behind a new treatment for bladder cancer
For National Cancer Prevention Month, we retrace the 22-year journey it took to bring a potentially life-changing treatment for an aggressive form of bladder cancer to patients who may benefit most.
These 6 university researchers are ready to change the world with their inventions
They’re the winners of the second annual Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM2D Scholars Award, thanks to such amazing innovations as tattoos that can monitor changes in your metabolism. Meet them and their groundbreaking work.
Contact lenses that darken when exposed to light? Check out the new Acuvue® Oasys with Transitions™ Light Intelligent Technology™
The innovative contact lenses change from clear to dark in less than a minute, helping your eyes adjust to fluctuating light conditions, while also blocking out harmful UV rays. A scientist explains how it all works.
Lung cancer: What you need to know about your risk factor—even if you’ve never smoked
Some 20% of people diagnosed with the disease haven’t touched a cigarette. For Healthy Lung Month, scientists who’ve dedicated their research to defeating lung cancer discuss why early detection is so key—and what you can do to protect yourself.