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Clinton releases road map for AIDS-free generation
In an ambitious road map for slashing the global spread of AIDS, the Obama administration says treating people sooner and…
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Is red wine really good for the heart?
Doctors have been saying for some time now that red wine is good for your heart – but some recent…
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Flesh-eating Krokodil drug surfaces in Chicago suburb
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The family of 10-year-old Sarah Murnaghan is celebrating a big victory today in the fight to save their daughter’s life.…
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Sugary drinks linked to 180,000 deaths worldwide
Consumption of soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages may contribute to hundreds of thousands of deaths around the world, mainly due…
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Dementia: What you need to know about this growing condition
Often incorrectly considered a disease, dementia actually refers to a group of symptoms that negatively affect memory and social abilities,…
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Children with autism at greater risk for suicide
Children who have autism may be at greater risk for thinking about or attempting suicide than children without the condition,…
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