Brushing Up On Tropical Diseases
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World Health
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Ancient Egyptians Suffered From Hardened Arteries()
November 17, 2009 X-ray scans of the arteries of Egyptian mummies show that hardening of the arteries wasn't uncommon among the upper classes in ancient times.
Around the Nation
Prostitution Now Outlawed In R.I., But Is That Good?()
November 15, 2009 WRNIUntil earlier this month, Rhode Island was the only place in the country where prostitution was legal across an entire state. A new law has closed the loophole that legalized prostitution if it took place indoors, but it's also fueling concerns that victims of the sex trade are being put at even more risk.
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HIV Is Top Killer Of Young Women Worldwide()
November 10, 2009 Of the 30.8 million HIV-positive adults in 2007, 15.5 million were women, says the WHO. Prevalence of the virus runs highest in Africa, where 6 percent of women of childbearing age have it.
Health Care
Will Tamiflu Shortage Drive U.S. To India's Version?()
November 10, 2009 With demand for the swine flu vaccine outpacing supply, the CDC says it's open to considering importing a generic flu drug from India. There's just one problem: The brand-name drug is still under U.S. patent. The company's chairman says he just wants to help.
NPR Health Blog
Spanning The Globe In Search Of Disease()
November 4, 2009 If you're interested in bluetongue disease, chikungunya fever or swine flu, check out ProMED.
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Pneumonia Leads Global Scourges In Kids ()
November 2, 2009 A consortium of health groups aims to reduce the 2 million deaths of kids from pneumonia each year.
