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U.S. Lags on HIV Testing Goals
Despite call for routine exams, 60,000 Americans were infected last year
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CDC Monitors Shortage of Hib Vaccine
The shot protects against infection that can cause meningitis, pneumonia in young children
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Parent Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Kids' Heart Risks
More carotid artery thickening in these young adults points to danger, study finds
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Specialized Stroke Care Improves Outcomes
And for those hospitals without dedicated units, telemedicine can bridge gap, study says
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Vitamin D Deficit Could Lead to Heart Woes
Winter's lack of sun means adults at risk should be monitored, experts say
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Dental Implants Need More Work Than Root Canals
Review suggests preserving natural teeth should be top priority for patients, clinicians
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Colorectal Cancer Treatment Costs Vary Widely
Chemotherapy figures alone may differ by almost $37,000 per patient, study finds
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Early HIV Treatment Best for Babies
It saves lives and slows the progression of AIDS, study confirms
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New Scan Spots Beginning of Bone Problems in Anorexics
Structural abnormalities start early, researchers report
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Airway Transplant Aided by Stem Cells a Medical First
Woman gets historic procedure in which her stem cells were combined with donated organ tissue to replace diseased organ, scientists report
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Researchers ID Suite of Genes in Aging Process
Biomarkers could provide scientific baseline for anti-aging drug trials, study says
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Compound Tied to Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia
High kynurenic acid levels like 'gasoline on the fire' of affected neurotransmitters
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Long-Term Antibiotic Use Affects 'Good' Gut Bacteria
Study finds up to 30% of beneficial species, strains are significantly affected
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Patient's Race Doesn't Affect Emergency Room Care
Trauma treatment similar regardless of ethnicity, U.S. study finds
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Child-Care Relationships Tied to Kids' Stress Levels
At school or home, they can raise long-term health risks, studies say
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