Chlamydia Affects Over Four Percent of Young Adults
A nationwide UNC study of 14 322 people aged 18 to 26 in 2001 02 finds overall chlamydia prevalence at 4.2 percent. Women 4.7 percent and men 3.6 percent, with blacks at 12.54 percent and whites at 1.94 percent, revealing racial and gender disparities and suggesting improved male screening.
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University of North Carolina
William C. Miller
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Men face rising eating disorders amid culture of muscularity
Experts say men suffer bulimia binge eating and sometimes anorexia in growing numbers though rates vary. Jeff Everts, recovering in Albuquerque, notes stigma and silence around male disorders. Researchers cite genetics self-esteem trauma and cultural pressures as root causes for both genders.
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Everts
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Gene variant linked to lower heart attack risk
CHICAGO AP Researchers report a genetic variation found in some people that may cut the chance of heart attack or stroke, even with high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Experts warn it is too early to recommend routine screening. the variant could reduce risk by as much as 67 percent in those studied.
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Ohio high court weighs on probation to avoid fathering
Ohio Supreme Court justices questioned a judge’s order requiring Sean Talty to make “reasonable” efforts to avoid conception during a five year probation for back child support. Talty faces six months to a year in prison if he violates the order. The court split on whether reproduction is restricted by probation yet defense says reproduction is a constitutional right.
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Ohio Supreme Court
Sean Talty
Evelyn Stratton
Tally
J. Dean Carro
Talty
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