Health
Why Aging Eyes Struggle to Discern Fine Print
How you read changes as you grow older, study says.
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HIV treatment reduces risk of malaria recurrence in children
Combination of protease inhibitors prevents malaria return better than current treatment
A combination of anti-HIV drugs has been found to also reduce the risk of recurrent malaria by nearly half among HIV-positive children, according to researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health.
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Increased Targeting of Key Populations Can Accelerate End of Global HIV Epidemic
New Studies Show Potential Impact of Programs for Sex Workers, People Who Inject Drugs, and Men Who Have Sex with Men
As the world prepares to commemorate World AIDS Day on December 1, two new World Bank studies urge governments and their development partners to provide better prevention, care, and treatment services for sex workers and people who inject drugs as an important step toward ensuring a world free of AIDS.
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Most Women Who Choose Double Mastectomy Don't Need To, Study Shows
Worry about recurrence drives decision, experts say, but majority have low risk of cancer in the healthy breast.
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Study: Chest CT Scans May Increase Breast Cancer Risk
Individual risk is small, but make sure test is necessary, expert says.
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Smoking in Pregnancy Tied to Poor Reading Skills in Kids: Study
Mothers with pack-a-day habits may have children who lag behind classmates.
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazards Rise in Colder Weather
Heating devices such as fireplaces, furnaces, lanterns can emit deadly gas.
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Reading, Games May Help Aging Brains Stay Sharp
MRI scans reveal better white matter structure in brains of seniors who enjoy mental activities.
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Don't Take Shortcuts When Caring for Contact Lenses: Expert
Here's what to do and what not to do to avoid eye problems.
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WHO hail political leaders' support for malaria plan
The World Health Organization (WHO) today hailed a commitment by leaders at the 7th East Asia Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to throw their support behind the drive against malaria in the Region.
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