Pharmacist prescribes shift from pills to patients
When US-trained Chinese pharmacist Lijian "Leo" Cai returned to China for two weeks this month, he only had one day to spend with his family.
Gay transmission of AIDS gaining pace
China warned in a notice for yesterday's World AIDS Day that homosexual transmission of the disease was gaining pace and called for health authorities nationwide to step up prevention work.
'Covert' coping with job conflict ups heart risk
Walking away or letting things pass may be an unhealthy way to deal with unfair treatment on the job, research from Sweden shows.
HIV carrier finds new life in promoting awareness in the city
University student Gong Wei (not his real name) was shocked to find that his sexual orientation not only brought him inner struggle, but also the panic of death. He is gay and an HIV carrier.
Shame behind closed doors
When Wang, who declined to use his full name, was 16 years old he was given the grave news that his mother had contracted HIV.
China city government opens gay bar to fight AIDS
A Chinese city with one of the nation's highest rates of AIDS has opened a government-funded gay bar in an outreach effort that has stirred debate over the use of taxpayers' money.
Many get extra radiation from needless CT scans
Every year, many patients undergo unnecessary computed tomography (CT) scans that are not indicated, exposing them to more radiation than is necessary.
Abdominal CT scans overused: study
More than half of patients receiving abdominal CT scans, an advanced type of X-ray, got them for tests they did not need, exposing them to excess radiation that could raise the long-term risk of cancer.
Kangaroos may hold key to preventing skin cancer: study
Understanding how kangaroos repair their DNA could be the key to preventing skin cancer, according to Australian and Austrian researchers.
Smoking skunk raises risk of pyschosis, study finds
People who smoke "skunk" -- a potent form of cannabis -- are almost seven times more likely to develop psychotic illnesses such as schizophrenia than those who smoke "hash" or cannabis resin, according to research.
WHO: Treat HIV patients sooner
People infected with the virus that causes AIDS should start treatment earlier than currently recommended, the World Health Organization said Monday.
More than 1,000 deaths in past week from H1N1: WHO
More than 1,000 deaths from the H1N1 swine flu virus were officially reported in the past week, a sharp rise which brings the global total to at least 7,826, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.
Many pregnant women take drugs harmful to baby
With the help of their doctors, women planning to become pregnant should take an inventory of the medications they take, researchers from Canada advise.
Timely and continuous HIV care extends survival
In people infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS, high-risk behavior, HIV infection itself, as well as late initiation and early discontinuation of anti-HIV therapy all contribute to substantial decreases in life expectancy.
Herbal supplements may raise blood lead levels
Some herbal supplements may boost the levels of lead in the blood of women, new research shows.
