Sunday, April 19, 2009

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Government statistics on syphilis, HIV (AP)
April 18, 2009 at 1:26 pm

AP - A summary of federal government figures on syphilis and HIV:

VA: 3 patients HIV-positive after clinic mistakes (AP)
April 18, 2009 at 9:58 am

AP - Three patients exposed to contaminated medical equipment at Veterans Affairs hospitals have tested positive for HIV, the agency said Friday.

New fund promises low-cost malaria treatment (AP)
April 18, 2009 at 9:47 am

AP - A $225 million fund to provide low-price anti-malaria medicine around the world was launched in the Norwegian capital Friday to fight a disease that kills 2,000 children a day.

Test of Lincoln DNA sought to prove cancer theory (AP)
April 18, 2009 at 9:45 am

Board member Hugh Boyle poses for a portrait with what he believes is a section of a pillowcase that has Abraham Lincoln's blood and other material on it from Lincoln's assassination, at The Grand Army of the Republic Museum and Library in Philadelphia, Thursday, April 16, 2009. The museum is considering a researcher's request to do a DNA test on the piece of pillowcase. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)AP - John Sotos has a theory about why Abraham Lincoln was so tall, why he appeared to have lumps on his lips and even why he had gastrointestinal problems.



Health Tip: Symptoms of Celiac Disease in Adults (HealthDay)
April 17, 2009 at 11:49 pm

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Celiac disease makes your body intolerant to a protein called gluten, which is found in foods including wheat, rye and barley products. It can also be found in some vitamins, lip balms and medications.

Tough Laws, Higher Prices Mean Fewer Kids Smoke (HealthDay)
April 17, 2009 at 11:49 pm

HealthDay - THURSDAY, April 16 (HealthDay News) -- American adolescents who live in states that comply with tobacco sales laws are less likely to pick up a smoking habit than are those who live where the laws are not vigorously enforced, a new study has found.
 

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