Tuesday 4 February 2020

HIV Vaccine Ineffective, Clinical Trial Halted

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The announcement that the HIV vaccine clinical trial has been stopped is a "deep disappointment," said a news release from the Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise, a group formed to spur efforts to develop an HIV vaccine, CNN reported.



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Monday 3 February 2020

Pregnancy, Breastfeeding May Guard Against Early Menopause

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The risk was lowest among those who breast-fed exclusively, meaning the baby received breast milk only -- no liquids or solid foods. Early menopause is the end of menstruation before age 45, the study authors said.



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Untreated Sleep Apnea Puts Your Heart at High Risk

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The AASM points to several major warning signs and risk factors for sleep apnea: snoring, choking or gasping, fatigue, obesity and high blood pressure.



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Meat Still Isn't Healthy, Study Confirms

These latest findings might seem to contradict an earlier study -- published in the fall in the Annals of Internal Medicine -- that had meat fans cheering. That study reported researchers couldn't say with certainty that eating red meat or processed meat caused cancer, type 2 diabetes or heart disease.



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Strong Support Network Is Key to Women's Cancer Recovery: Study

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Compared to those with strong social support, those with low support had a 52% higher risk of death from all causes and a 42% higher risk of death from colorectal cancer, the findings showed.



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