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UN-backed commission finds that punitive laws stifling global AIDS response

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HIV testing in Haiti.

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Vaccine and antibiotics stabilized so refrigeration is not needed

NIH study Could pave way for development of enhanced delivery and storage in third world, save billions in cost

Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have developed a new silk-based stabilizer that, in the laboratory, kept some vaccines and antibiotics stable up to temperatures of 140 degrees Fahrenheit. This provides a new avenue toward eliminating the need to keep some vaccines and antibiotics refrigerated, which could save billions of dollars every year and increase accessibility to third world populations.

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Many Hospitalized Kids Struggle With Pain

Study finds nearly 9 out of 10 still suffer, despite treatment advances.

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Keep Infants Out of Sun and Heat, Experts Warn

Avoid using sunscreen on babies under 6 months old and watch for signs of dehydration.

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Scientists Use Stem Cells to Mimic Huntington's Disease

Discovery marks a step closer to a cure, researchers say.

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NIH-funded study finds more precise way to estimate kidney function

Measuring creatinine and cystatin C — two markers for chronic kidney disease (CKD) — more precisely estimates kidney function than either marker alone, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. Results appear in the July 5 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Patient-derived stem cells could improve drug research for Parkinson's

NIH-funded study shows cells from different patients have unique drug responses

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This cluster of human iPS cells has been induced to express neural proteins, which have been tagged with fluorescent antibodies.

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UN FOOD STANDARDS BODY SETS NEW REGULATIONS TO HELP IMPROVE CONSUMER HEALTH

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The United Nations food standards body has agreed on new regulations, including the maximum level of melamine in liquid milk formula for babies, as part of its efforts to help protect the health of consumers, the World Health Organization (WHO) said today.

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Toddlers Are Happier to Give Than Receive: Study

Sharing their own treats was most rewarding, their reactions showed.

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OVER 5.2 MILLION PEOPLE WITH MEDICARE SAVE $3.7 BILLION ON PRESCRIPTION DRUGS THANKS TO THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT

AVERAGE SAVINGS FOR SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THIS YEAR IS $651

As a result of the Affordable Care Act, more than 5,254,000 seniors and people with disabilities have saved a total of $3.7 billion on prescription drugs since the law was enacted. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) also released data today showing that in the first five months of 2012, 745,000 people with Medicare saved a total of $485.3 million on prescription drugs in “donut hole” coverage gap for an average of $651 in savings this year.