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Health Archive
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New Research Uncovers Willful Misrepresentation of Medical Data in Creation of AIDS “Patient Zero” Myth
Posted on May 13, 2013 | No CommentsAccording to extensive research conducted for his recently released book, Philadelphia University scholar and professor Phil Tiemeyer says the infamous myth of a “Patient Zero” who brought AIDS to the... -
The AIDS Institute Testifies Before Congress In Support Of Domestic HIV Programs
Posted on March 15, 2013 | No CommentsAPPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE HEARD DANGERS OF SEQUESTRATION Wednesday, in testimony before the House Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, The AIDS Institute urged Congress to continue to adequately fund... -
For Smokers, Low Levels of Vitamin D May Lead to Cancer
Posted on March 15, 2013 | No CommentsNew research appearing online today in Clinical Chemistry , the journal of AACC, shows that decreased levels of vitamin D may predispose smokers to developing tobacco-related cancer. This study illustrates... -
Addressing HIV in the Black Community
Posted on February 11, 2013 | No CommentsYesterday, on Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, I had the pleasure of meeting with leaders who are doing outstanding work to prevent new HIV infections and improve health outcomes for African-Americans.... -
CDC releases data on interpersonal and sexual violence by sexual orientation
Posted on January 25, 2013 | No CommentsThe first set of national prevalence data on intimate partner violence (IPV), sexual violence (SV), and stalking victimization by sexual orientation was released today by the Centers for Disease Control... -
Initiative 502 Goes Into Effect In Washington State – Perspective of Criminal Defense Lawyer Steve Graham
Posted on December 7, 2012 | No CommentsInitiative 502 goes into effect In Washington State but questions remain about the new law. Marijuana users are not given an immediate way to purchase marijuana, and new laws more... -
New Study Shows Structural Factors Play Major Role in Access to HIV Services for Gay Men Worldwide
Posted on December 3, 2012 | No CommentsGlobal survey finds homophobia, comfort with service provider, and community engagement make significant impact on access to condoms, lubricant, HIV testing, and HIV treatment A large-scale study of gay men... -
Statement from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on World AIDS Day
Posted on November 30, 2012 | No CommentsOn December 1, World AIDS Day, we remember those we have lost, but also celebrate the remarkable progress made in the global fight against HIV/AIDS. When the first World AIDS... -
WORLD AIDS DAY, 2012
Posted on November 29, 2012 | No CommentsBY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On World AIDS Day, more than 30 years after the first cases of this tragic illness were reported, we... -
More Than Half Of Young HIV-infected Americans Are Not Aware Of Their Status
Posted on November 28, 2012 | No CommentsYoung people between the ages of 13 and 24 represent more than a quarter of new HIV infections each year (26 percent) and most of these youth living with HIV... -
Report Finds That World is Already Falling Behind Pace to End AIDS Epidemic
Posted on November 28, 2012 | No CommentsAVAC Report Finds That World is Already Falling Behind Pace to End AIDS Epidemic; Five Essential Actions Needed in 2013 to Avoid Historic Missed Opportunity AVAC today issued a “top... -
Obama administration moves forward to implement health care law, ban discrimination against people with pre-existing conditions
Posted on November 26, 2012 | No CommentsThe Obama administration moved forward today to implement provisions in the health care law that would make it illegal for insurance companies to discriminate against people with pre-existing conditions. The... -
New test to improve HIV diagnosis in poor countries
Posted on October 28, 2012 | No CommentsScientists have come up with a test for the virus that causes AIDS that is ten times more sensitive and a fraction of the cost of existing methods, offering the... -
Analysis: Employees to face healthcare sticker shock
Posted on October 28, 2012 | No CommentsVisit to New York City orthopedist: $223. One X-ray: $50. One follow-up magnetic resonance imaging test: $766. Total bill for checking out that aching shoulder: $1,039 – all to be... -
Energy drink caffeine levels often stray from labels: study
Posted on October 25, 2012 | No CommentsEnergy drinks do not always divulge how much caffeine they contain, and when an amount is listed on a label, it is not always accurate, Consumer Reports magazine has found....