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Black Women and HIV: A Decline in Infection Rates Brings Optimism

By Jannell Ross Around Atlanta, Gentry’s speeches — rife with the nitty-gritty and completely true stories of women infected with HIV collected over the course of her research career — are the stuff of legend. In no uncertain terms, Gentry, a … Continue reading

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What’s Behind ‘Substantial Increases’ in Suicide Rate for Middle-Aged Americans? Bad Economy Is Likely Culprit

The U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported on May 3, 2013 that “recent evidence suggests there have been substantial increases in suicide rates among middle-aged adults in the United States.” CDC analyzed National Vital Statistics System mortality … Continue reading

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U.S. Hospitals Told to Be on Lookout for H7N9 Bird Flu

By Anna Edney U.S. hospitals are being urged to head off a spread of the new H7N9 avian influenza by looking out for people exhibiting flu-like symptoms who have traveled to China or had contact with someone who has the illness. … Continue reading

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Scientists find new superbug spreading from India

This is some really scary stuff… Scientists find new superbug spreading from India | Reuters.

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