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Health NewsHIV, The Escape Artist
Identifying mutations is key to fighting the HIV virus
Health NewsNipping it in the Bud
A kidney cancer drug mixed with a virus have stopped tumor cell growth
Health NewsThe Vampire Bacteria
Staph bacteria prefer human blood over other animals
Health NewsCatch the Flu, Stave off Asthma?
Study suggests influenza infection might protect from allergic asthma
Mental Health12 Steps on a Rocky Path
Alcoholics Anonymous helps incarcerated women, bolsters spiritual beliefs
Health NewsStuck on a Problem? Just Smile
A positive attitude helps with problem solving and creativity
Health NewsA Deadly Cure for HIV
HIV cured in man who received special bone marrow transplant
Mental HealthGoing off the Deep End
Deep brain stimulation shown to alleviate depression, neuropsychiatric disorders
NaturalDefying Convention
Many brain cancer patients resort to alternative therapies, treatments
Mental HealthLittle Rebels Without a Cause
Preteen conduct problems can lead to serious teenage delinquency, violence
Health NewsSIDS Shocker
Number of SIDS cases spikes on New Year's Day
Prescription DrugsAmphetamine Use, Drinking Study: The Results are Stimulating
Alcohol consumption may increase vulnerability to the effects of amphetamine
NaturalFive-a-Day Keeps the Reaper Away
Following dietary guidelines could stave off cardiovascular disease, cancer
Health NewsVitamin D: Your Bodys Best Friend?
Vitamin D may help prevent or better manage depression, diabetes, some cancers, cardiovascular disease
Mental HealthAbortion and Mental Health: The Fight of Who's Right
New analysis disputes previous study on the links between abortion and mental health issues
Health NewsBone Loss From The Belly
Excess fat under abdominal muscles can contribute to bone loss
Health NewsThe Taming of the Flu
Scientists aim to find "good" parts of the flu to help fight asthma
Mental HealthPsychotherapy Elicits Ecstasy
MDMA, or 'ecstasy', may help patients with autism, schizophrenia, and antisocial personality disorder
Health NewsScar Wars
Blocking a sugar found in skin cells could eliminate scarring
Health NewsStudy on Obesity Gets "Heated"
Deleting a protein receptor stimulates fat-burning and heat production
Health NewsBreaking Away from the Pack
Tumor cells lack important "glue" that would prevent them from spreading in the body
Clinical TrialsA "Fountain of Youth" Pill?
Scientists find a way to jump start old, rundown immune-cells
NaturalSo Much to Gain by Losing
Consistent levels of high-activity wards off middle-age weight gain, especially in women
Mental HealthVideo Game Wars
Studies conflict over whether video games contribute to aggressive behavior in youths