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New research links the varicella zoster virus to giant cell arteritis. The study was published online Feb. 18 in Neurology.

Varicella Zoster Linked to Giant Cell Arteritis

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Patients should take antiviral medications along with steroids, say researchers
All babies born with HIV should receive the same rapid medical response as the young Mississippi girl born with the virus who suffered a disappointing relapse last July

‘Remission’ Replaces ‘Functional Cure’ in HIV Case

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Doctors pinpoint why Mississippi child who appeared free of HIV suffered relapse
Doctors appear less likely to get divorced than most other health care professionals

Doctors, Pharmacists Least Likely Health Pros to Divorce

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But women physicians 1.5 times more likely than male counterparts
For older adults with physical impairments

Household Movement Benefits Elderly With Mobility Issues

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Less sedentary time translates into cardiovascular benefits
Fear of discrimination is a major reason why about one-third of lesbian

Fear of Discrimination Keeps Many LGBT Med Students Silent

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Thirty percent of LGBT surveyed said they didn't reveal sexual identity in medical school
Some bodybuilders are drinking human breast milk in the mistaken belief it will give a boost to their muscles.
Although people around the world are eating more healthy foods

Unhealthy Outpacing Healthy Eating in Most World Regions

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The United States has one of the lowest-quality diets in the world
New research helps explain why getting too little sleep might boost diabetes risk. The study was published online Feb. 19 in Diabetologia.

Lack of Sleep Tied to Increased Levels of Free Fatty Acids

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Findings may help explain why getting too little sleep might boost diabetes risk
The Affordable Care Act remains one of the most significant -- and controversial -- achievements of President Barack Obama's presidency. And Americans remain deeply divided over the health-care reform law that was signed by Obama five years ago

HealthDay/Harris Poll: Americans Still Divided Over ACA

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A consistent 30 percent of Americans favor repeal of Affordable Care Act
Endoscopes that were used to perform digestive procedures between October and January were contaminated with carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae

Duodenoscopes Infected With CRE at UCLA Med Center

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Endoscopes blamed for spread of potentially deadly bacteria