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Many have mixed feelings on HIV vaccine research NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Most adults in the U.S. believe that a vaccine against HIV infection offers the best chance of controlling the global AIDS epidemic and are confident that ...
Rheumatoid arthritis severity similar in both sexes NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While women with rheumatoid arthritis outnumber men, the results of a recent French study indicate that sex has little effect on the severity of the ...
U.S. Medicare contract reform plan needs work: GAO WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. government reforms aimed at saving Medicare and Medicaid $1.9 billion over six years by updating its contract process with outside companies are ...
Hormone linked to sugar control in diabetics NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - High blood levels of a hormone called adiponectin are associated with improved sugar control in women with diabetes, new research shows.
Fetal skin cells help heal burn wounds in children NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Genetically engineered tissue dressings derived from fetal skin cells have been used successfully to treat second- and third-degree burns without scarring ...
Heart surgery can be safe for octogenarians NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Cardiac surgery can be safely performed in octogenarians and may improve their life expectancy, according to a report in an online issue of the medical ...
Kids learn eating and exercise habits from parents NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Kids whose parents do little to discourage bad eating habits and sedentary activities, such as television and video games, are significantly more likely to ...
Magnetic stimulation may improve stroke recovery NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The results of a small preliminary trial suggest that a type of magnetic stimulation of the brain --- repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) ...
Range of jobs tied to degenerative brain disease NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A wide range of occupations, from farming to teaching, may be potential risk factors for degenerative brain diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's ...
US heroin users exposed to dangerous additive -CDC ATLANTA (Reuters) - A drug that promotes lean muscle growth in cattle may be turning up in heroin on the U.S. East Coast, sickening users and stoking fears of a wave of such ...
Risks of hormone replacement not surprising: report (Reuters) Reuters - The risks of hormone
replacement therapy (HRT) have made headlines only in recent
years, but there had long been warning signs that supplemental
estrogen might be more ...
Testosterone treatment linked with prostate cancer NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Prostate cancer developed in 20 men within months to a few years after they began testosterone supplementation to correct a deficiency of the hormone, ...
Cannabis-based drugs might relieve bowel disease NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Derivatives of the active compound in cannabis -- cannabinoids -- may have the potential for treating inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease and ...
Liquid detergent capsules a danger to kids' eyes NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - During a 6-month period, doctors treated six cases of severe eye injuries in young children caused by their squeezing capsules containing liquid washing ...
South Africa sees shortages of Nestle baby AIDS formula JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Swiss food maker Nestle on Monday warned South Africa of possible shortages of a special infant formula which the government has selected to help fight ...
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