A repurposed TB vaccine shows early promise against diseases like diabetes and MS
The effects of the BCG shot on infections and autoimmune diseases is beginning to make sense
In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas can’t make enough insulin to control blood sugar. Patients must monitor their blood glucose levels and inject insulin as needed to avoid immediate and long-term health risks.
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Around the world, volunteers are getting a vaccine developed to prevent tuberculosis in studies that have nothing to do with TB.