D.C. Needle-Exchange Program Curbed HIV Spread
Effort also saved $44 million in potential disease treatment costs over two years
Asthma Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
Greater risk of subsequent Parkinson's for patients with asthma with more frequent admissions
Modest Relation Between HbA1c, Cardiovascular Events
No statistically significant interaction for difference seen for those with, without vascular disease
Sugary Beverage Intake Linked to Triglycerides in Children
Reduction in sugar-sweetened beverage intake over 12 months linked to increase in plasma HDL
FDA Issues Warning Regarding Injectable Skin Lighteners
Injectable products may contain unknown substances or contaminants
One-Third of U.S. Children With ADHD Diagnosed Before Age 6
But researchers add that few valid tests exist to support diagnosis in children that young
Daily PrEP Prevents HIV Infection in High-Risk Individuals
Study participants were infected with other sexually transmitted diseases
Genetic Tests Could Improve Management of Autism
Researchers anticipate genetic testing of children with autism will continue to increase
Sustained Calorie Restriction May Help Prevent Age-Related Disease
Smaller portions could lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, even in low-risk people
Acupuncture Linked to Reduced Blood Pressure in Small Study
Noticeable drop in blood pressure observed in 70 percent of patients studied
