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Acne Drug May Help in the Fight Against AIDS
Antibiotic plus standard therapy appears to halt HIV progression in cells, study finds
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For Elderly, Giving Up Driving Can Be Tough
It's a wrenching decision that doesn't necessarily depend on age, experts say
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Swine Flu in Pregnancy Leads Some to ICU
Moms-to-be more likely to become critically ill than others, study finds
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Hypoglycemia May Raise Risk of Death in ICU Patients
Continuous glucose monitoring of critically ill patients suggested
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More Patients Die in Crowded Hospitals
But occupancy levels change daily, so don't base choice solely on numbers, experts say
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With Faulty Food Labeling, Who's Minding the Store?
Recent charges of misleading ingredient, calorie count info have FDA scrambling to fix system
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FDA Toughens Rules on Tobacco Sales to Kids
Move includes near-elimination of cigarette vending machines, restrictions on advertising
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Implant Shows Promise for Hard-to-Treat Epilepsy
Pacemaker-like device cut frequency of seizures in study participants
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Abusive Men Often Rationalize Their Behavior
Many think domestic violence is much more common than it is, researchers say
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Risks of Kids' Surgeries May Not Stick With Parents
Despite giving 'informed consent,' many can't recall details, study finds
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Chemical in Bananas Might Combat HIV Infection
Study found it was as potent as two current HIV drugs, could be added to vaginal microbicides
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Treat Women With Heart Attack Just Like Men: Study
That will increase their odds of survival, experts say
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DNA Test May Cut Hospitalizations Caused by Blood Thinner
Determining sensitivity can prevent bleeding, clotting problems, study shows
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Cancer Articles Tend to Focus on Positive Outcomes
Newspaper, magazine stories shy away from negative side effects, end-of-life care, review finds
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Freezing, Medicating Away a Dangerous Irregular Heart Rhythm
New studies suggest promising new ways to ease atrial fibrillation
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