Archive | Health
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Column: The end of AIDS
“Creating an AIDS-free generation has never been a policy priority for the United States government—until today,” Secretary of State Hillary R. Clinton proclaimed in an address to the National Institutes of Health on Tuesday, as she called for a renewed U.S.
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Jet injector for flu vaccine shot down
While the concept of a needle-free vaccine sounds like a great alternative to a sterile needle and syringe, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recommended that people don't receive the influenza vaccine via jet injector.
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Study says couch potatoes are cancer patients in the making
People normally don’t think of their health while watching movies, sitting down at a restaurant, or doing homework for a couple hours, but these activities could be putting people at risk for cancer.
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Reformed diet may slow prostate cancer cell growth
Men with prostate cancer may be able to manage the disease simply by watching their diet, according to a study conducted by researchers at UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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Graphic labels for tobacco products blocked by judge
A new requirement regarding graphic labels on cigarette packages was blocked by a U.S. district judge Monday, the Associated Press reported.
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Economic downturn increases alcoholism
During rough economic periods, people often cut out nonessential aspects of their lives in an effort to save money. The principle is especially prevalent in the unemployed, who reserve their cash until the next job, but also in those with jobs who fear the possibility of unemployment.
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IQ can change noticeably during adolescence, for better or worse
It is generally assumed that everyone has a stable IQ (intelligence quotient) score, thereby making it a standard measure of intelligence for teenagers everywhere.
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‘Plate Mate’ makes calorie-counting a snap
Jon L. Noronha and Eric N. Hysen have invented a tool to track the calories, fat, protein, and carbohydrates in food by taking pictures.
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Growth in China could affect health care in the US
The rapidly expanding health care systems in China and the United States present both challenges and opportunities for reform.