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FDA Approves Over-the-Counter In-Home HIV Test
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first rapid over the counter HIV test for sale directly to consumers. The OraQuick In-Home HIV Test can detect antibodies…
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Spreading the Word, Turning the Tide: Black Clergy Work to End AIDS
A new study reveals that for black clergy members, traditional barriers to talking about HIV prevention are giving way to faith-friendly messages about getting tested for HIV and staying on…
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Scientists Discover There Are 10 Types of Breast Cancer
A landmark study has revealed there are at least 10 different types of breast cancer, not four as previously thought – a finding that is expected to have far-reaching implications…
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Study Explains Why Thai HIV Vaccine May Have Worked
Scientists have found that those who developed a protective antibody after taking an experimental HIV vaccine were less likely to become infected with the virus. The researchers also discovered another…
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Obamacare Now Protects 50,000 Americans with Pre-existing Conditions
The new health care law’s Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) program is providing insurance to 50,000 people with pre-existing conditions. According to a new report, PCIP is helping to fill…
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Our Heath: The Affordable Care Act and LGBT Americans
Evidence suggests that many in the LGBT community are disproportionately uninsured. This makes the new coverage options under the Affordable Care Act that much more important. The Affordable Care Act…
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HIV Rates For U.S. Urban Black Women Much Higher Than Previous Estimates
The study found that the rate of HIV infection is five times higher for black women than previous CDC estimates. The rate is comparable to HIV infection rates of several…
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HPV and Oral Sex: A Risky Mix
Gay and bisexual men (MSM) are at higher risk for conditions associated with HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18 than heterosexual men. These include a higher incidence of HPV…
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Health In Perspective: The Oral Sex, Cancer Connection
One of the most striking recent medical developments is difficult to talk about, but it’s timely and important. Cancers of the tongue and throat, all categorized as oropharyngeal cancers, are…
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