AIDS treatment improves. US HIV infections near one million
Seattle based report shows HIV infections rose to between 850,000 and 950,000 in 1999 2000 as AIDS deaths fell sharply from about 40 000 to roughly 15 000 annually. Dr Patricia Fleming notes therapy extension raises survivors and total infections while testing parity improves. CDC aims to boost testing among high risk groups.
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Seattle
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
Patricia Fleming
Evolving epidemic shows rising AIDS burden in US
More people live with AIDS in the United States due to treatment gains, yet the decline in cases and deaths has slowed. About one third of those infected have not received basic blood cell counts, the standard first step in HIV care.
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United States
Underage Drinking Epidemic Prompts National Mobilization
A national report by Columbia University’s CASA says nearly a third of high school students binge drink monthly and underage drinkers account for 25 percent of alcohol consumed. It cites 21st birthday onset, rising gender parity, and warns parents to set rules, monitor media, and seek treatment when needed.
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Washington
America
Joseph Califano Jr
National Center On Addiction and Substance Abuse
Columbia University
Califano
U.S
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Atlanta
Conclu
Susan Foster
Distilled Spirits Council of the
United States
Frank Coleman
Phil Lynch
Brown-Forman Corp
CASA
Enron
American Medical Association
Bush
Jenna
Barbara
Hot dogs linked to higher diabetes risk in men
Harvard researchers report that a diet rich in processed meats such as hot dogs bologna and bacon raises type 2 diabetes risk in men by about 46 to 50 percent. The study tracked 42,504 men over 12 years, adjusting for lifestyle factors, and found a dose related risk with five or more servings weekly.
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Washington
Journal
Diabetes Care
Harvard School of Public Health
Frank Hu
Free Report On Headache Relief From Drug Makers
A newly released free report claims to show a proven headache treatment and explains why sufferers have faced limits on relief. It urges readers to request a mailed copy by calling the toll-free 24 hour hotline 1 888 295 9239.
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Washington, DC
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