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HIV Patients May Have Stiffer Arteries

But not significant enough to halt drug therapy, researchers say

HIV Testing Day Set for Saturday in U.S.

Assessment helps people protect themselves and their partners, organizers say

Too Few Americans Get HIV Test Early Enough

Late diagnosis costs lives that could be saved with powerful treatments, CDC says

New Strategy Eyed for AIDS Treatment

Discovery of HIV hiding places may pave way for novel therapies

HIV 'Atlas' Shows Virus Targeting Minorities

80% of U.S. cases occur in just 20% of counties, report finds

Vaccine Shields Monkeys From Simian Form of HIV

Scientists inject antibody-coding genes directly into muscles

New Compound May Fight HIV

Study in mice finds added benefit from cholesterol-reducing agent

Circumcision Can Reduce AIDS Risk, Study Shows

Research also finds no impairment in sexual function from procedure

Another Study Supports Early HIV Therapy

New British findings echo those of an American team

Gum Disease May Reactivate AIDS Virus

Japanese study points to good oral health as a means to prevent spread of HIV

Starting HIV Therapy Earlier Saves Lives

Study casts doubt on notion that antiretrovirals can be postponed till later in infection

New HIV Drug May Help Those Resistant to Therapy

Study in monkeys finds that it reduces replication of the virus

Scientists Capture HIV Transfer Among T-Cells on Video

Team suggests there are many targets now for interfering with the process

AIDS Drug Slows Spread of Deadly Childhood Brain Cancer

Study finds it suppresses enzyme vital to tumor growth

Circumcision Guards Against STDs

Study finds procedure dramatically reduces transmission of herpes, human papillomavirus

Germicide Might Guard Against HIV Infection

Treatment prevented infection in monkeys, study shows

Most HIV-Infected Prisoners Go Untreated After Release

And that can pose a big public health threat, researchers warn

Gene Therapy Holds Promise for HIV

But research is preliminary and more trials are needed, study says

In Time, Cream Might Prevent Herpes Transmission

Harvard researchers say treatment involving genes works in mice

HIV Drug a Double-Edged Sword for Infants

Nevirapine protects during breast-feeding, but resistant disease can develop in first year, study shows

Circumcision Rates Too Low

Study points to 16 states where Medicaid doesn't fund procedure

HIV Can Penetrate a Woman's Healthy Genital Skin

Study finds virus can reach immune cells in just 4 hours

Possible AIDS Treatment Shows Promise in Monkeys

It stops virus from fooling immune cells, researchers say

Fewer HIV-Infected Americans Passing the Virus On

Transmission rates have fallen 88% since 1984, study finds

Special Immune Cells May Be Key to HIV Resistance

Some people infected with the AIDS-causing virus don't get sick

Mental Health News

On Memory, Older Americans Outsmart the English

Education, income and health care may explain results, study says

Increasing Alcohol Use Tied to More Hospitalization

Heavy drinkers were affected most, but link holds for even mild use, study finds

Study Casts Doubt on Low IQ's Role in Early Death

Adjustments for behavior dampen the negative effect, study finds

Living Alone Increases Odds of Developing Dementia

Losing a partner through divorce or death in middle age may triple the risk, study shows

Anti-Smoking Drugs Get FDA 'Black-Box' Warning

Reports link Chantix and Zyban to risk of psychiatric side effects, including suicidal thoughts

TV Ads Trigger Mindless Eating

Kids watching food commercials consumed 45 percent more snacks, study shows

Your Surroundings Mirror Your Beliefs

People find safety in those who think the same way, research contends

Shared Race, Social Group Seem to Help People Relate

Brain imaging study sheds light on empathic response

Possible Gene Regions for Schizophrenia Located

Immune function genes also in the same area, researchers say

CPR Survival Rates for Older People Unchanged

Lack of improvement in death rates, experts say, may be because recipients are sicker

Sad Dads May Lead to Crying Infants

More factors should be considered than depression among moms, experts say

Online Genetic Testing Appears to Have Benefits

Lung cancer assessment allays some concerns about how patients interpret results, researchers say

Hormones May Affect Neurological Disease Risk

Women are more vulnerable during certain stages of life, study finds

Nonsurgical Treatment May Ease Rotator Cuff Injury

Ultrasound-guided procedure reduced pain and restored mobility in tendinitis patients, study finds

Assessment of Bone Growth Stimulator Is Mixed

It's used more often in spinal fusions, but experts worry about costs and complications

Anxiety-Prone People Find Distractions Hard to Ignore

Trouble concentrating may add to stress levels, researcher says

Depression, Anxiety Bad for the Heart

Two new studies show effects on angina and mortality

Maybe Men Aren't So Picky After All

Women can be just as selective when choosing mates, study finds

Health Tip: When Your Child Needs Glasses

Make sure they're worn

Cyber Bullying Affects One in 10 Students

But researchers find supportive parents help keep abusive behaviors at bay

15 Percent of U.S. Teens Think They'll Die Young

Link between risky behavior and pessimistic outlook surprises experts

Constipation May Lead to Other Problems

Hemorrhoids, incontinence and more can result, research shows

The Psychology of Celebrity Worship

Since antiquity, people have been fascinated with larger-than-life characters like Michael Jackson, experts say

Alcohol-Related Ills Increasing Worldwide

One in 25 deaths is drinking-related, study finds

Teens With Eating Disorders Benefit From Parents' Help

Research shows that recovery improves with family involvement

General Health News

On Memory, Older Americans Outsmart the English

Education, income and health care may explain results, study says

Put Safety First on the 4th

Follow these tips to avoid fireworks hazards

New Weapons in Fight Against TB?

Parkinsons drugs may thwart treatment-resistant strain, study finds

Cell Pathway May Be Key to Lung Cancer's Spread

Researchers express hope that finding will lead to treatments

Kids With Type 1 Diabetes Often Overweight

Study explores weight problems faced by youngsters with the disease

Increasing Alcohol Use Tied to More Hospitalization

Heavy drinkers were affected most, but link holds for even mild use, study finds

C-Section Stress Could Alter Baby's Immune Cells

And that might raise odds for diabetes, asthma later on, researchers say

Why Swine Flu Differs From Seasonal Flu

Pandemic virus affects lungs and stomach, whereas seasonal flu doesn't, researchers say

Health Tip: Straining the Hamstring

Who's at greater risk

Health Highlights: July 2, 2009

Many More Kids Vaccinated For Hepatitis A / TB Vaccine May Be Fatal for Infants With HIV / Colon Cancer Study Is Stopped / U.S. Government to Seek A

Monthly Pet Pill Could Kill Fleas, Ticks

An alternative to topical treatments might work better on certain cats and dogs, researchers say

New Drug Could Work Against Leukemia

Researchers see promise for treatment of AML and other cancers

With Medicare Plan, Drug Spending May Be Up

Researchers suspect overuse as a cause, but note that other costs are down

Celiac Disease Making Inroads in U.S.

'Something has changed,' researcher says, but just what remains unclear

Master Stem Cell for Human Heart Identified

Researchers say it may hold key to understanding how to repair the organ

Antibiotics May Boost Risk for Recurrent Ear Infection

Researchers urge more temperate prescribing of amoxicillin in kids

CPR Survival Rates for Older People Unchanged

Lack of improvement in death rates, experts say, may be because recipients are sicker

Health Tip: Preventing a Kitchen Fire

Precautions you should take

Possible Gene Regions for Schizophrenia Located

Immune function genes also in the same area, researchers say

Health Highlights: July 1, 2009

TB Vaccine May Be Fatal for Infants With HIV / Colon Cancer Study Is Stopped / U.S. Government to Seek Answers to Health-Care Questions / Many Facto

Shared Race, Social Group Seem to Help People Relate

Brain imaging study sheds light on empathic response

FDA Tells Patients to Stick With Diabetes Drug Linked to Cancer

There's no conclusive evidence that Lantus causes malignancy, agency says

Test Before Corneal Transplant May Improve Outcome

Even inactive herpes virus can cause inflammation, transplant rejection, study finds

Assessment of Bone Growth Stimulator Is Mixed

It's used more often in spinal fusions, but experts worry about costs and complications

Even After Death, Heart Attack Treatment May Not End

Too often, EMS crews feel obliged to bring unresponsive patient to hospital, study finds

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