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Ocadia Ramirez was one of 175 Dominican prostitues included in the STEP trial, the testing of an experimental vaccine against AIDS.

Desire to find AIDS vaccine renewed

After the disappointment of a failed trial that actually saw HIV infection rates rise, scientists are determined to try again


Boosters for adults

Ouch. We all might have to do this again

As the first immunized generation hits middle age, experts wonder if the shots they had as children might lose their effectiveness


Asthma drugs help to prevent birth defects

Keep taking medication, women advised

Small Doses

Studies rarely reveal researchers' links to stent companies

Ocadia Ramirez was one of 175 Dominican prostitues included in the STEP trial, the testing of an experimental vaccine against AIDS.

Hidden ties between researchers and industry threaten to undermine public trust in the medical literature


Teen sex

From 14 to 16: What does raising the age of consent accomplish?

Ocadia Ramirez was one of 175 Dominican prostitues included in the STEP trial, the testing of an experimental vaccine against AIDS.

The children in desperate need of protection from sexual exploitation will no more be protected


Food for thought

Manage childhood hyperactivity with food

Ocadia Ramirez was one of 175 Dominican prostitues included in the STEP trial, the testing of an experimental vaccine against AIDS.

Strict diets that eliminate certain ingredients can be effective at reducing the symptoms of ADHD in youngsters

 

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Gut feelings do drive you to eat

Hormone called ghrelin makes our brains' pleasure centres light up when we see food

Organic food goes global but at what cost?

As the grassroots movement goes mainstream, eco-friendly local suppliers are giving way to international food chains and factory farms - and raising questions about safety and standards

Prolonged, exclusive breastfeeding may make children smarter

Study suggests breastfeeding increases IQ by three to four points and boosts later academic performance

Can supercaffeinated drinks help students pull all-nighters?

Caffeine's not the answer for boosting brain power

C. difficile exacts heavy toll at Ontario hospital

91 of the 177 patients diagnosed with superbug over 20-month period died in Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital in Burlington

Supplying generic AIDS drugs called pricey process

Canadian pharmaceutical company says it will never participate in goodwill program again unless federal government simplifies process

IUDs reduce cancer risk, study shows

Contraceptive device helps protect women against specific cancer of uterus

New study ties sleep to array of health problems

Short sleepers smoke, drink more; oversleepers tend to inactivity

Need a quick fix? Try boot camp

Aimed at brides-to-be, new moms and others, military-style workouts are one of the leading fitness trends for this year, experts say

Diet by the decades

As your body changes, so should your choice of foods

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