Health

Monthly Vaginal Ring May Help Protect Against HIV

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HIV therapy for breastfeeding mothers can virtually eliminate transmission to babies

For HIV-infected mothers whose immune system is in good health, taking a three-drug antiretroviral regimen during breastfeeding essentially eliminates HIV transmission by breast milk to their infants, according to results from a large clinical trial...

WHO celebrates more than 40 years of success in the control of onchocerciasis or "river blindness"

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Dr Moeti duing visit to President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré of Burkina...

HIV/AIDS continues to stalk children and adolescents – UNICEF

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In August 2015 in Malawi, Longezo, 3 and living with HIV, is about to take his medication.

Some Tree Trimming Best Left to the Pros

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Don't Let Painful Blisters Spoil Your Summer Fun

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Research Sees Potential to Make Bone, Muscle From Human Stem Cells

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Too Much Red Meat Might Harm Kidneys, Study Suggests

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CDC Warns of Dangers of Plastic Surgery in Dominican Republic

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Strong political commitment, equitable access, and active engagement of communities key to sustaining immunization gains in Africa

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