Althea Fung

Though HIV infections among intravenous drug users is down, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds HIV testing is down and needle-sharing remains high.

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Mars Inc., makers of Snickers and M&Ms, announced Thursday it will phase out the king-size version of its candy bars, the Chicago Tribune reports.

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Fewer Americans got their health insurance through an employer in 2011 than in 2010, according to a new report from the Gallup Healthways Well-Being Index.

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Your body needs sodium to maintain normal blood pressure and function of muscles and nerves. But between salt-laden french fries and meats, Americans are consuming too much sodium, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.

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One in ten Canadians says they cannot afford to adhere to their prescription medication, according to a report from researchers at University of British Columbia and the University of Toronto.

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Murder has dropped off the list of top 15 causes of death in the United States, for the first time in almost 50 years.

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Eating two strips of bacon can increase your risk of developing pancreatic cancer, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Cancer.

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When picking a doctor to perform surgery, you typically look at the physicians credentials, but maybe you should pay more attention to their age.

A new study finds surgeons aged 30 to 50 have the best operation outcomes compared to their younger and older colleagues.

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More American adults are binge drinking and consuming more drinks when they do, according to a new Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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The year 2011 might be well remembered as the year of the revolt with millions around the world protesting dictators, Americans rebelling against corporations and young adults protesting against high tuition costs in Europe. B