health & medicine
Fighting the spread of fake drugs in developing world
Fake drugs prevalent in developing world, where scant regulation lets useless and sometimes dangerous medicine land on store shelves.
Living with HIV in New Zealand
Shane, an HIV-positive New Zealand man shares his story of coping with the physical and psychological isolation of the disease.
HIV infections may be declining in South Africa
A new report says HIV infections among young teens are down in South Africa.
Key finding in AIDS research
An international team of scientists has made a discovery that may change our understanding of the history and future of AIDS.
GlaxoSmithKline allows generic AIDS drugs
Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline says it will allow manufacturers to produce generic versions of all its HIV and AIDS medicines.
Audio diary of a South African AIDS activist
Thembi Ngubane documented her battle with AIDS in audio diaries -- she recently died of complications from AIDS-related tuberculosis.
H1N1 Concerns in Sub-Saharan Africa
Fewer than ten H1N1 cases are confirmed in Africa, but health experts worry the disease may spread in the continent’s crowded slums.
Yogurt could potentially slow spread of HIV
Researchers are working with HIV patients in Africa to explore whether yogurt can slow the spread of HIV.
Women's health in Nepal
Nepal is one of the poorest countries and healthcare is a major challenge, but one doctor hopes to improve conditions for women there.
Chinese county encourages smoking
A county in south central China isn't encouraging people there to stop smoking; in fact, it's ordering public workers to smoke.
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