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Men and HIV: How Poverty, Violence and Inequality Play a Part
Are HIV-risk behaviors intimately tied to male power? A South African researcher examined this view and its impact on HIV transmission.
Lung Cancer Awareness Day: Making Progress Against the Number One Cancer Killer
People diagnosed at early stages of lung cancer are more than four times more likely to survive five years, but currently only 16 percent of lung cancer cases are diagnosed early.
Jail Officials Faulted Over Epileptic Trans Woman's Death
A lawyer for the family of a transgender woman who died from an epileptic seizure at New York City's Rikers Island says she never should have been placed in a solitary unit.
Yes, Flesh-Eating Bacteria Are in Warm Coastal Waters — But It Doesn't Mean You'll Get Sick
Most cases of infection occur between May and October, when coastal waters are warmest. This could change, however, as summer weather starts earlier and lasts longer.
Florida Man Gets 10 Years for Knowingly Spreading HIV
A Florida man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for knowingly spreading HIV.
Elton John Celebrates 29 Years of Sobriety
Elton John took to Instagram today to celebrate his 29th alcohol-free year, posting a picture of his sobriety token.
Money Problems? Perhaps Financial Therapy is For You
Money is about more than numbers: emotions are often at play too. Just as you can seek professional help for unhealthy issues in life, financial therapists can help you deal with problems related to money.
Kamala Harris' New Health Plan Draws Critics From All Sides
Kamala Harris released a health care proposal on Monday that sought to bridge the Democratic Party's disparate factions. Instead, she drew criticism from rivals across the political spectrum.
Despite Call to Start Over, U.S. Health System Covers 90 Percent
America's much-maligned health care system is covering 9 out of 10 people, a fact that hasn't stopped the 2020 presidential candidates from refighting battles about how to provide coverage
Harris Health Plan Stops Short of Sanders' Overhaul Vision
Kamala Harris is filling in the details of how she would move 330 million Americans onto a single government health insurance system, her fullest statements on an issue that's getting top billing in the Democratic presidential primary.
Biden's Full Embrace of Obama Health Law Has Political Risks
Joe Biden had just rolled out his health care plan when he made what could be a fateful pledge to a crowd in Iowa: "If you like your health care plan or your employer-based plan, you can keep it."
Biden's 'Incremental' Health Plan Would Still Be a Heavy Lift
The proposal put forward by Biden last week is much more ambitious than Obamacare — and, despite its incremental label, would make some very controversial changes.
When A Doctor's Screen Time Detracts From Face Time With Patients
Electronic health records can help reduce medical errors, but when not used well they can strain the doctor-patient relationship.
Summer Setbacks: The Long Road To Lower Drug Prices Hits Some Potholes
Two of the Trump administration's primary targets, slashing rebates to drug supply middlemen and requiring prices in drug ads, fell apart in recent weeks.
Juul Exec: Never Intended Electronic Cigarette for Teens
A top executive for Juul Labs said that his company never intended its electronic cigarettes to be adopted by underage teenagers, as House lawmakers on Thursday accused the company of fueling the vaping craze.
U.S. Health Care: An Industry Too Big to Fail
Will the tension between a profit-driven health care system and high costs crumble our health care system?
HIV's 'Death Star' Strain Defeated with Gene Therapy-Inspired Approach
One seemingly indestructible HIV-like strain has earned the nickname "death star" due to the strain's reputation for killing off hopes for potential vaccines and immunotherapies. A team at the Scripps Research reports beating that challenge.
Breast Implant Recalled After Link to More Rare Cancer Cases
Breast implant maker Allergan Inc. issued a worldwide recall Wednesday for certain textured models after regulators alerted the company to a heightened cancer risk with the devices.
Study: Home-Delivered Meals Could Save Money for Medicare
Medicare could save $1.57 for every dollar spent delivering free healthy meals to frail seniors after a hospitalization, according to a new study that comes as lawmakers look to restrain costs by promoting patients' well-being.
Dream Of Retiring Abroad? The Reality: Medicare Doesn't Travel Well
As the number of American retirees living overseas grows, more of them are confronting choices about medical care.