The number of people living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS, continues to rise. That’s mainly because of highly effective drugs that allow people infected with HIV to live longer, healthier lives, the CDC says.

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People Living Longer With HIV
Patients who participate in a program that combines exercise, nutrition, and counseling are more likely to live longer after after surgery to open blocked heart arteries.

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Cardiac Rehab Linked to Reduced Risk of Death
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Infants who take antibiotics during the first year of life may be at a slightly increased risk of developing asthma by age 18, a study shows.

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Antibiotic Use May Be Linked to Kids’ Asthma Risk
A drop in walking speed may signal a decline in health for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study shows.

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Walking Speed May Indicate Severity of COPD
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