Malaria Stories
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Malaria Drug Could Prevent Zika Virus Passing From Mother To Fetus
New research suggests the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine may prevent Zika in mothers from passing to her fetus. -
Moms Can Fight Malaria with 'Social Vaccine'
New research finds a mom's education can influence the likelihood of her children developing malaria. -
Your Blood Type Predicts If You’ll Survive Disease
Your blood type does a lot to defend your body against deadly diseases. -
Can Chickens Help In The Fight Against Malaria?
A new study finds that the odor of chickens may repel certain mosquitoes known to cause malaria, possibly signaling the development of new tools against the mosquito-borne disease. -
Mosquito-Repellent Soap Invention Seeks To Wash Away Africa Malaria Threat
Two former students from Burkina Faso have designed a mosquito-repellent soap, which they hope could be a simple and affordable solution in the fight to end malaria, but more funds are needed to test the idea, according to the startup behind it. -
Potential Malaria Vaccine Offers 1 Year Of Protection — The Best Yet
A recent study claims that one malaria vaccine candidate resulted in up to a year of protection during recent trials. -
Malaria Deaths Rising In Angola As Health Crisis Spreads
Deaths from malaria in Angola this year look set to outstrip 2015 as a health crisis that includes one of the country's worst yellow fever outbreaks in decades spreads, the World Health Organisation said. -
4 Plants That Cure Disease
Many of the useful plant-based substances belong to a family of nitrogen-containing compounds called alkaloids. -
Victoria's Secret Perfume Is A Pretty Good DEET-Free Bug Repellent
A new study on DEET alternative bug repellents has found that Victoria's Secret perfume is highly effective at keeping mosquitoes at bay. -
World's First Malaria Vaccine Delayed As WHO Experts Urge Caution
The world's first malaria vaccine is promising but should be used on a pilot basis before any wide-scale use, given its limited efficacy, World Health Organization (WHO) experts said on Friday. -
WHO Experts Urge Demo Tests Before Wider Use Of Malaria Vaccine
The world's first malaria vaccine is promising but should be used on a pilot basis before any wide-scale use, given its limited efficacy, World Health Organization experts said on Friday. -
Millions Of Children's Lives Saved As Malaria Deaths Plunge: UN
Rates of death from malaria have plunged by 60 percent in the past 15 years, meaning more than 6 million lives have been saved.
