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‘Explosion’ of Sex-Spread Hepatitis C in HIV-Positive Men

July 21st, 2011 Comments off

There is an ongoing “explosion” of deadly hepatitis C among men who have sex with men. It’s spread mainly by anal sex, often enhanced by methamphetamine, according to a CDC report.

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‘Explosion’ of Sex-Spread Hepatitis C in HIV-Positive Men

Not All Belly Fat Is Bad for the Heart

July 21st, 2011 Comments off

Where a person stores body fat may be more important for heart disease risk than how big they are, a new study shows.

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Not All Belly Fat Is Bad for the Heart

State Obesity Rates Are on the Rise

July 19th, 2011 Comments off

Despite a steady drumbeat of warnings that obesity causes serious health problems and increases the risk of premature death, it has become a problem in every state, the CDC says in a new report.

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State Obesity Rates Are on the Rise

Dementia Risk for Retired Football Players?

July 19th, 2011 Comments off

One in three retired NFL football players appear to have mild cognitive impairment (MCI), researchers report.

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Dementia Risk for Retired Football Players?