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UN Reports Fragile Progress Against AIDS New York Times By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. Fewer people are being infected with the AIDS virus than at the epidemic's peak, but progress against the disease is still halting and fragile, the United Nations' AIDS-fighting agency reported Tuesday. ... See all stories on this topic »

Cost-sharing health plans lead poor to make tough choices Reuters By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO (Reuters) - Poor families who sign up for high-deductible health plans are more likely to put off needed care than wealthier families, US researchers said on Monday in a finding that suggests such plans may need to be ... See all stories on this topic »

UnitedHealth Predicts $3.4 Trillion Diabetes Decade BusinessWeek By Pat Wechsler Nov. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Diabetes or prediabetic conditions will strike half of all adult Americans by the end of the decade unless people lose weight, said UnitedHealth Group Inc., the largest US health insurer by sales. ... See all stories on this topic »

Many young women may misjudge their weight Reuters By Amy Norton NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many young women may not realize whether their weight is healthy or not, which could have consequences for their diet and lifestyle habits, a new study finds. Researchers found that among more than 2200 women ... See all stories on this topic »

Doctors question TSA's use of pat downs, body scans CNN By Wayne Drash, CNN A traveler undergoes a pat down at Denver's main airport. Doctors say they hope the TSA takes into account medical conditions. (CNN) -- Thomas Sawyer, a cancer survivor, has worn a urostomy bag for the past three years. ... See all stories on this topic » CNN

Taking A Pass On Salt NPR by AP The makers of Butterball turkey, Twinkies and Wonder Bread have agreed to use less salt in some products as part of a national campaign against high blood pressure. New York City health officials announced Tuesday that six more big food companies ... See all stories on this topic »

Hawaii's Medical Marijuana Program HONOLULUMagazine.com Hawaii's medical marijuana program has sparked fierce debate over the past decade. Some view it—and use it—as medicine, while others contend it is a dangerous drug, widely abused. How does the program work, and who is involved? ... See all stories on this topic » HONOLULUMagazine.com

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