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Sweden to end ban on gay blood donors (AFP) (Dec-1, 11:00 EDT )-- AFP - Sweden will lift its ban on gay blood donors as of March 1, 2010, but will restrict donations to gay men who have not had sex with a man for a year, national health authorities said Tuesday.
S.Africa expands AIDS treatment for babies, mothers (AFP) (Dec-1, 10:45 EDT )-- AFP - South African President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday unveiled an expanded treatment programme for pregnant women and babies with HIV, in a new drive to rein in the disease in the world's worst-affected country.
Birth in South Raises Stroke Risk for Life (HealthDay) (Dec-1, 09:03 EDT )-- HealthDay - MONDAY, Nov. 30 (HealthDay News) -- People born in the "stroke belt" of the southern United States have a lifelong higher risk of dying of stroke than others, even if they live elsewhere later, a new study shows.
Health Tip: Learn the Warning Signs of Gingivitis (HealthDay) (Dec-1, 09:03 EDT )-- HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Gingivitis is the medical term for inflammation of the gums. A type of periodontal disease, it's caused by the long-term build-up of bacteria, mucus and food debris on exposed portions of the teeth.
Health Tip: Prevent Poisoning (HealthDay) (Dec-1, 09:03 EDT )-- HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Your home may be full of dangerous chemicals, in the form of cleaning supplies, medications and even the paint on your walls.
Fear of Anxiety May Lead to Depression (HealthDay) (Dec-1, 09:03 EDT )-- HealthDay - TUESDAY, Dec. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Fear of anxiety may push "above-average" worriers into depression, a new study suggests.
Childhood Lead Exposure Causes Permanent Damage: Study (HealthDay) (Dec-1, 09:03 EDT )-- HealthDay - TUESDAY, Dec. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Childhood exposure to lead can cause permanent brain damage, a new study has found.
Mammograms May Boost Cancer Risk in High-Risk Women (HealthDay) (Dec-1, 09:03 EDT )-- HealthDay - TUESDAY, Dec. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Mammograms may actually boost the risk of breast cancer in some high-risk women, a new study suggests.
A Good Year in the Fight Against AIDS (HealthDay) (Dec-1, 09:03 EDT )-- HealthDay - TUESDAY, Dec. 1 (HealthDay News) -- While the war against HIV/AIDS is still far from over, 2009 could prove to be a watershed year in terms of advances in prevention and treatment, experts say.
S. Africa to treat all HIV-positive babies (AP) (Dec-1, 08:34 EDT )-- AP - South Africa will treat all HIV-positive babies and expand testing, the president announced Tuesday, a dramatic and eagerly awaited shift in a country that has more people living with HIV than any other.
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