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Marking World AIDS Day

Rep. Barbara Lee | Posted 01.31.2012

Read More: HIV/AIDS, World AIDS Day, Hiv Infections, HIV/AIDS Prevention, Antiviral, HIV/AIDS Africa, AIDS Prevention, World AIDS Day 2011, Antiviral Medication, Black Voices News
Rep. Barbara Lee

This year marks 30 years after the first discovery of AIDS cases in the United States. While we have come a long way, we have much more work to do. Our country's global leadership will never be more important than at this pivotal moment.

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The Chemical Marketplace: Triclosan

Bill Chameides | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Waterways, Antibacterial, Chlorinated Aromatic Hydrocarbon, Dioxin, Pollution, Chemicals, Antifunal, And Rodenticide Act, Triclosan, Halocarbon, Health, Halogenated Hydrocarbon, Consumers, Antiviral, Toxic Substances Control Act, Chemical Pollution, Food and Drug Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, Ciba, Green News
Bill Chameides

I was reading my toothpaste tube the other day, and noticed something I hadn't expected in the list of "active ingredients:" the antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal chemical triclosan.

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Six Natural Ways to Avoid the Cold and the Flu

Dr. Maoshing Ni | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Mrsa, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shitake, Chinese Medicine, Anti-Inflammatory, Astragalus, Common Cold, Tcm, Antibacterial, Flu, Immunity, Acupuncturist, Dr. Mao, Immune System, Stomach Flu, All Heal, Acupuncture, Maoshing Ni, Vitamin C, Linus Pauling, Allicin, Maitake, Garlic, Epsom Salt, Antiviral, Herbs, Influenza, Reishi, Healthy Living News
Dr. Maoshing Ni

Common sense practices include washing your hands frequently with soap, and wash your face at least twice a day. Here are six more natural strategies to avoid the common cold and the flu.

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The Swine Flu Response

Jeffrey Levi | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Public Health, Pandemic, Antiviral, Vaccine, Swine Flu, Healthcare Swine Flu, Universal Health Care, Health Care, Healthcare, Politics News
Jeffrey Levi

Our public health system has been under-funded for decades and there are many existing gaps that leave us vulnerable, particularly if the swine flu becomes more severe and lethal.

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