CHENNAI: Indias HIV vaccine programme got a major boost with scientists of the Tuberculosis Research Centre (TRC) here reporting significant progress in the first phase of clinical trials for a vaccin...Full Article
Austin loves watching TV with his dog, Max. They hang out on the sofa together for hours on rainy days. Sometimes, Austin lies with his head right on Maxs soft furry belly. What a pillow!But Austin ju...Full Article
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Q: I have a cold. Should I take the day off from work or tough it out and go in? A: Stay home for the first day or two, especially if you have a fever over 100 degrees and are coughing up greenish muc...Full Article
Losing Control For years, no matter what diet she tried, Joyce Dixon just seemed to gain weight. In 1996 the five-foot-three mother of two weigh...Full Article
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A single injury or illness can lead to financial ruin, even if you have health insurance. Follow these steps to keep your medical debts to a minimum: Choose wisely. Select a policy that fully protects...Full Article
The Internet can be a valuable tool not only for researching your medical conditions, but also for learning more about whos caring for you and your loved ones. Consult the following sites to educate y...Full Article
Convenience It all started with a motion-sickness patch in 1981. Today, you can slap on a patch to avoid pregnancy, stop smoking or treat pain. ...Full Article
System of Dilemmas Heart surgeon Mehmet Oz was set to go. On the operating table lay a 50-year-old man, dying from heart failure. He was anesthe...Full Article
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Did you know that up to 80 percent of all out-of hospitalcardiac arrests happen at home? If a memberof your family went into cardiac arrest, would youknow what to do? Being trained in cardiopulmonaryr...Full Article
Youre lost in a world of acronyms and insurance-speak unless you master some of the common lingo. Here are some terms you should know:Co-insurance: Percentage of treatment cost the patient is respon...Full Article
These sites will help you find the finest hospitals -- in your state, and across the country:Hospital CompareUse this tool from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to compare the quality ...Full Article
