Obama calls for political will to increase efforts in preventing HIV/AIDS and improving care
Obama promises commitment to combating HIV/AIDS Obama calls for political will to increase efforts in preventing HIV/AIDS, improving care
Obama promises commitment to combatting HIV/AIDS FDA staffers disagree on safety of one-time blockbuster diabetes drug Avandia
Summary Box: Drug safety debate exposes FDA rift Study finds many doctors don’t report addicted, incompetent colleagues to authorities
Many doctors don’t report on troubled colleagues High-stakes meeting on Avandia exposes internal rifts among FDA scientists
Diabetes pill controversy shows rift in FDA ranks University of Idaho student, celebrating 21st birthday, dies of apparent alcohol poisoning
College student dies of apparent alcohol poisoning ‘Octomom’ doctor accused of negligence, implanting 7 embryos in 48-year-old fertility patientmore images Keith Richards’ wife, Patti Hansen, reveals in August issue of Vogue she beat bladder cancermore images Revamping AIDS strategy at home, Obama looks to what worked for Bush worldwide
Obama looks to Bush’s worldwide strategy on AIDS 330 swine flu cases across India in past weekNEW DELHI - The swine flu situation continues to be serious in the four southern states and Maharashtra, which have reported 319 of the 330 H1N1 infections in the last one week, while a boy died of the virus in New Delhi. First lady Michelle Obama says she tries to talk about health, not weight with Malia, SashaDanish research shows obese young men face higher risk of premature deathmore images Danish company delivers 1 million doses of next-generation smallpox vaccine to US stockpile
Next-generation smallpox vaccine being stockpiled Customised bone replacements to uplift facial surgeryWASHINGTON - Patients needing facial reconstruction may soon have the option of customised bone replacements. Death risk doubles for obese menLONDON - Obese men face double the risk of dying prematurely, says a study. Michelle Obama takes campaign against childhood obesity to NAACPWASHINGTON - US First Lady Michelle Obama has taken her campaign against childhood obesity to the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People’s annual convention. Vivus’ potential weight loss drug Qnexa faces safety questions in upcoming FDA review
Vivus weight loss drug faces safety questions UN: Number of young people with HIV in Africa is falling in countries hardest hit by the virusNew ways to help patients embrace lifestyle changes to lower heart disease riskWASHINGTON - A combination of counselling, extended follow-up with a healthcare provider and self-monitoring of diet and exercise, is the most effective way to help patients embrace lifestyle changes that can lower their risk for heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) diseases, according to a scientific statement. Fox, Jake Gyllenhaal back multichannel TV fundraiser ‘Stand Up to Cancer’ airing this fallmore images Teen binge drinkers at risk of future bone fracturesWASHINGTON - Binge-drinking teenagers may be at risk of future osteoporosis and bone fractures, a new study says. Depressed men with erectile dysfunction face cardio problemsWASHINGTON - Scientists have discovered that the presence of depressive symptoms in men with erectile dysfunction constitutes a risk factor for a major cardiovascular event. No evidence that slimming supplements facilitate weight loss: StudyWASHINGTON - A new research has revealed that the slimming supplements available in the market do not facilitate weight loss beyond the placebo effect. Obstructive sleep apnea may increase heart disease risk: StudySimple interventions up parental accuracy of kids’ weightWASHINGTON - In a new study, some simple interventions helped change a parent’s perspective about a child’s being overweight or obese, and change the parent’s behaviors at home to reduce those risks. Obama HIV/AIDS strategy calls for reduced rate of infection, better care for sufferers
Obama HIV/AIDS plan calls for reducing infections Salsa, guacamole linked to food poisoningWASHINGTON - Salsa or guacamole served in restaurants may be an important cause of food-borne diseases, according to new research. How broccoli cuts prostate cancer riskWASHINGTON - A new study has shed light on the interaction between broccoli consumption and reduced prostate cancer risk. |