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Reducing stigma is everyone’s responsibility

Stigma is a strong feeling of being shamed or disgraced. It can come not only from strangers but also from families, friends and peers....

Examining contraceptive use and unmet contraceptive need among women veterans

Over the past 15 years, more women veterans have been using the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for their health care needs. Researchers...

PrEP clinic helps prevent HIV infection

“PrEP” is short for pre-exposure prophylaxis, a prevention strategy where people who are not infected with HIV take a daily antiviral medication to prevent...

Putting your health business in order

A seemingly wave of several high-profile deaths has been sobering for many readers. In light of these developers, it seemed fitting to, once again,...

Would teens be slimmer if Katy Perry hawked kale & quinoa?

CHICAGO (AP) — Would U.S. teens be any slimmer if Katy Perry hawked kale and quinoa? New research doesn't prove a link, but its authors...

Why aren’t you shopping for lower prescription drug prices?

WASHINGTON (AP) _ Most people don't shop for lower prescription drug prices. They should, especially now that there are easier ways to do so. More...

Q&A: Parkinson’s disease

WASHINGTON (AP) — Before his death, Muhammad Ali was hospitalized with respiratory problems, his health complicated by advanced Parkinson's. The boxing great had lived...

Makeover coming for food nutrition labels

WASHINGTON (AP) _ A new look is coming to Nutrition Facts labels on food packages, with more attention to calorie counts and added sugars....

Take charge of your health today. Be informed. Be involved….Healthy Aging

The May “Take Charge of Your Health Today” page focuses on healthy aging. But the information provided is not only for seniors. Healthy aging...

Mayor Peduto, Max and Sue Sciullo challenge Pittsburghers to choose organ donation

Pittsburgh, PA — May 11 — Mayor William Peduto on Wednesday joined Pittsburghers who have been personally impact by organ and tissue donation including...

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