Health

UN welcomes news of HIV baby who appears to be cured by treatment

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UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé.

Toddler 'functionally cured' of HIV infection, NIH-supported investigators report

A two-year-old child born with HIV infection and treated with antiretroviral drugs beginning in the first days of life no longer has detectable levels of virus using conventional testing despite not taking HIV medication for 10 months, according to...

Seven genetic risk factors found to be associated with common eye disorder

An international group of researchers has discovered seven new regions of the human genome — called loci — that are associated with increased risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness.

Expanding Ethiopia’s Impressive Successes in Health

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Childhood Obesity – The Imperative for a Preventive Approach

After 20 years involved in the treatment of obesity in adults, I am more convinced than ever that the majority of the effort in the obesity area needs to focus on preventing the current generation of babies becoming overweight and obese adolescents....

Winter Weather Plays a Role in Spring Allergies, Expert Says

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Kids, Seniors Prone to MRSA Infections Depending on Season: Study

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Pessimism About the Future May Lead to Longer, Healthier Life, Research Finds

Older people who have low expectations for a satisfying future may be more likely to live longer, healthier lives than those who see brighter days ahead, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.

World Health Organisation downplays health impacts of Fukushima nuclear disaster

Greenpeace today criticised the World Health Organisation (WHO) for releasing a flawed new report that hides crucial information on the health impacts of the Fukushima nuclear disaster.

Global Fund announces first new grants under new model

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