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Record number of people with HIV now accessing antiretroviral treatment – UN

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An HIV/AIDS mural in Belize

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Dealing With Kids' Summer Dental Surprises

Outdoor activities can mean more injuries to teeth.

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Blistering Heat Sears Western U.S.

Experts offer steps you can take to stay safe as temperatures rise.

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WHO issues new HIV recommendations calling for earlier treatment

Earlier, safer and simpler antiretroviral therapy can push the HIV epidemic into irreversible decline

New HIV treatment guidelines by WHO recommend offering antiretroviral therapy (ART) earlier. Recent evidence indicates that earlier ART will help people with HIV to live longer, healthier lives, and substantially reduce the risk of transmitting HIV to others. The move could avert an additional 3 million deaths and prevent 3.5 million more new HIV infections between now and 2025.

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U.S. issues final rules on contraception coverage and religious organizations

The Obama administration issued final rules that balance the goal of providing women with coverage for recommended preventive care – including contraceptive services prescribed by a health care provider – with no cost-sharing, with the goal of respecting the concerns of non-profit religious organizations that object to contraceptive coverage. The final rules reflect public feedback received in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued in February 2013.

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Fireworks Displays Spark Safety Concerns

Doctors share tips for injury-free Fourth of July celebration.

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Medicare Savings Coming for Diabetic Supplies

Some seniors on fee-for-service plans may need to change ordering method.

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Tick Safety Tips for Kids at Summer Camp

Experts describe steps to prevent Lyme disease, other illnesses.

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U.S. Women Delay Motherhood, Teen Births Historically Low: CDC

Preterm births, low birth weight babies declined in 2011, report says.

As American women continue to delay parenthood, rates of teenage births and births for women in their early 20s are at all-time lows, federal health officials reported.

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Color of Cutlery Could Change How Food Tastes

Finding might be used as a way to encourage better eating habits, researchers say.

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