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New Guidelines Suggest HIV Screening for All Adults

Mon, 2013-04-29 18:31

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says effectiveness of newer treatments, especially if given early, prompted change

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HIV 'Cure' Looks 'Promising,' Danish Scientists Contend

Mon, 2013-04-29 17:09

They're working on human trials designed to make it easier to attack AIDS-causing virus, according to published reports

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Cosmetic Procedures for Arms on the Rise, Plastic Surgeons Say

Mon, 2013-04-29 17:02

Vast majority of patients are women

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Drugs Can Sometimes Prevent Migraines, but at a Cost

Mon, 2013-04-29 11:33

Study finds many have side effects so bothersome that sufferers stop taking them

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Pediatrician Group Issues Home Birth Policy Statement

Mon, 2013-04-29 11:25

A caregiver dedicated solely to the baby should be present, organization advises

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Poor Parenting Styles Linked to Bullying Behavior in Kids

Fri, 2013-04-26 14:54

Being overprotective may be just as bad as being neglectful for spurring bully and victim roles

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Magnetic Brain Stimulation May Temporarily Dull Nicotine Craving

Fri, 2013-04-26 14:47

Early study tested the noninvasive treatment on smokers

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How to Talk to Your Child About ADHD

Fri, 2013-04-26 14:33

Tips for parents of children who have ADHD on how to talk to their child about ADHD in a supportive, encouraging way.

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Roadside Breath Test for Drugs Could Be on Horizon

Fri, 2013-04-26 14:21

Swedish researchers detected signs of recent cocaine, marijuana, narcotic and other substance use

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New MS Drug Tecfidera: Q&A

Fri, 2013-04-26 10:41

With the arrival of Tecfidera this spring, people with multiple sclerosis now have three oral drugs to choose from to treat the relapsing form of the disease.

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12 Ounces of Sugary Soda a Day Raises Diabetes Risk: Study

Thu, 2013-04-25 18:10

European researchers found odds rose by up to 22 percent at this level of consumption

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WHO Study Identifies Riskiest Meats

Thu, 2013-04-25 11:26

WHO Study Identifies Riskiest Meats

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Newborn's Placenta May Predict Autism Risk, Study Suggests

Thu, 2013-04-25 11:20

Identifying infants with higher odds could improve treatment, researchers say

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Faith May Complement Treatment for Mental Illness

Thu, 2013-04-25 11:17

Patients with stronger belief in God did better in small study

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Most Americans Oppose Soda, Candy Taxes

Thu, 2013-04-25 11:11

They say it's not government's role to try to influence what people eat, drink, Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds

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Kids' Concussion Recovery Varies by Symptom Severity: Study

Thu, 2013-04-25 11:07

Identifying which factors lead to longer recoveries may improve treatment

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Ingredient in New MS Drug Linked to Serious Brain Disease

Wed, 2013-04-24 19:00

Reports found four psoriasis patients who took similar drug developed rare but sometimes deadly condition

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'Gut Reaction' May Predict Cardiovascular Risk

Wed, 2013-04-24 18:54

Higher levels of stomach substance called TMAO linked to heart attack, stroke, study suggests

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Living in 'Stroke Belt' as Teen May Raise Future Risk

Wed, 2013-04-24 18:49

Study looked at whether adults eventually had a stroke and compared areas where they had lived

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Diabetes Self-Care Improves Slowly, U.S. Report Finds

Wed, 2013-04-24 18:31

But nearly half of patients aren't meeting goals for blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol

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