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The number of new HIV-positive cases has sharply declined – in most parts of the country. Nonurban areas, particularly…
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There's more to Tourette syndrome than swearing and shouting. Over the last several years, many life-altering treatments…
As Republicans seek to repeal Obamacare, they have added an overhaul of Medicaid to their plans. Here's a look at the…
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President Trump wants to slash global health funding at a time when more investment is needed, not less. This spending can…
New treatments and prevention programs have inhibited the spread of HIV/AIDS since June 5, 1981, when the CDC first reported…
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The latest tools in synthetic biology are allowing scientists to reprogram the immune system. Many studies on immunotherapy…
Yoga programs specifically designed to heal girls' trauma are showing results in facilities across the country. Here's…
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