Drug users less likely to get AIDS treatment
The first national study shows racial and economic disparities in accessing revolutionary AIDS drugs. By early 1996 blacks Latinos those on Medicaid or uninsured had less treatment, a gap narrowed but remained for women and other groups two years later.
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Fraud convictions of ex governor overturned by appeals court
A 9th Circuit panel ruled the bank fraud conviction of former Arizona Governor Fife Symington may face a new trial after finding juror Mary Jane Corey was wrongly removed during deliberations. Symington, 53, was convicted over false financial statements to banks to rescue his real estate empire.
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Lead exposure linked to increased childhood tooth decay
A study by Dr. Mark Moss and colleagues using 24 901 health survey participants from 1988 to 1994 finds higher lead exposure associated with more tooth decay in children ages 5 to 17. In the high exposure group about 14 percent of decay may be due to lead and about 10 percent in the medium group.
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Missing travelers found dead in Florida pond mystery solved
Three men who vanished during a Florida trip were found dead in a pond near Celebration. Divers recovered the upside down vehicle and bodies about 16 feet underwater. Police say no foul play is evident and the men did not wear seat belts. Dental records awaited to confirm identities.
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