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Unlicensed Cambodian Medic Charged With Murder After Allegedly Spreading HIV

212 HIV cases were found in the community where he practiced

Published on January 11, 2015 at 05:03AM

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Most Energy Drink Companies Market to Minors, Report Finds

Here's what three senators found in their investigation

Published on January 10, 2015 at 06:32AM

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What Your Online Persona Says About Who You Really Are

Does who you are online match who you are in real life? A new study published in the journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin shows…

Published on January 10, 2015 at 02:03AM

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Why You’ve Never Heard of the Vaccine for Heroin Addiction

Addiction is a growing epidemic in the United States. So why don't we have a vaccine?

Published on January 9, 2015 at 07:15PM

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This Contraceptive Is Linked to a Higher Risk of HIV

Depending on the contraceptive they’re using, women may be at higher risk of getting HIV

Published on January 9, 2015 at 07:48AM

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Genetic Testing Company 23andMe Finds New Revenue with Big Pharma

The company’s database of genetic information is worth $10 million to Genentech

Published on January 9, 2015 at 06:04AM

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Court Denies Teen’s Wish to Refuse Cancer Treatment

"Cassandra C" reportedly believes chemotherapy will do her harm rather than save her life

Published on January 9, 2015 at 03:35AM

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How To Stop Chikungunya

The mosquito-borne disease chikungunya infected more than one million people in 2014 (including actress Lindsay Lohan), and is continuing to spread across the globe. But…

Published on January 9, 2015 at 03:20AM

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Can a State Force This Teen to Undergo Chemotherapy?

A 17-year-old cancer patient wants to refuse treatment for her disease, and the state of Connecticut is deciding whether she has the right to do…

Published on January 9, 2015 at 03:05AM

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Here’s Where to Find Out If You’re Likely to Get the Flu

It’s not enough to know if your state is a flu hot zone. Now you can find out if the street you live on is teeming with flu cases

Published on January 9, 2015 at 02:51AM

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What I Learned From My $190,000 Surgery

The author of "America's Bitter Pill" recounts his own experience with our broken healthcare system

Published on January 8, 2015 at 11:21PM

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Should I Eat Whole-Wheat Pasta?

Twirl the more nutritious noodle

Published on January 8, 2015 at 09:17PM

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What I Learned From My $190,000 Surgery The author of "America's Bitter Pill" recounts his own experience with our broken healthcare system Time to Build…

Published on January 8, 2015 at 08:24PM

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California Confirms 9 Cases of Measles in Recent Disneyland Visitors

Seven cases found in California and two in Utah

Published on January 8, 2015 at 10:36AM

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Why Some Experts Want Mandatory Flu Shots For School Kids

'This is just part of being a good citizen and not hurting your neighbor'

Published on January 8, 2015 at 06:35AM

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New Antibiotic Could Help Fight ‘Superbugs’ of the Future

Could help fight "superbugs" of the future

Published on January 8, 2015 at 04:05AM

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Clinical Trial for Ebola Drug Starts in Liberia

University of Oxford researchers are offering patients in Liberia a new drug for Ebola.

Published on January 8, 2015 at 02:50AM

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Milk Is More Hydrating Than Powerade and Water, Study Says

But it comes with an uncomfortable side effect

Published on January 8, 2015 at 12:51AM

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The Link Between Mental Trauma and Diabetes

Women with more PTSD symptoms appear to be at a higher risk for Type 2 diabetes, a new study says

Published on January 8, 2015 at 12:22AM

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Why Working at Night Boosts the Risk of Early Death

Working while the rest of the world is sleeping may increase your risk of cancer and heart disease

Published on January 7, 2015 at 11:53PM

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You Asked: Are Cleanses Healthy?

Beware the detox deception

Published on January 7, 2015 at 09:06PM

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How Your Period Affects Your Desire to Quit Smoking

What that time of the month may mean for your resolution to quit smoking

Published on January 7, 2015 at 06:51AM

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This Pill Can Trick the Body Into Losing Weight, Study Finds

"It’s kind of like an imaginary meal”

Published on January 7, 2015 at 02:37AM

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DASH Diet Named Best Diet of the Year

Diet eschews gimmicks for straightforward healthy eating

Published on January 7, 2015 at 02:24AM

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Alcohol Poisoning Kills 6 Americans a Day

CDC says alcohol poisoning deaths are a greater problem than previously thought

Published on January 7, 2015 at 02:23AM

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