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VA director apologizes, should we trust our gov't with our healthcare? Watch

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Veteran Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki publicly apologized on Friday for the scandal that has rocked the VA system. He told reporters that ... continue reading

Swiss firm to allow euthanasia of elderly on demand Watch

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It is now okay to euthanize people in Switzerland merely because they are old and may have "physical or psychological problems associated ... continue reading

Some SHOCKING fast facts about malaria Watch

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Among the top killers of children is malaria. Malaria is a deadly parasite borne by mosquitoes and in some parts of the world it is ... continue reading

Researchers suggest parasitic worm is the reason why African women suffer HIV at higher rate than men Watch

Image of The schistosomiasis worm is a dangerous parasite which can increase the risk of HIV infection. It can also be cured with a pill that costs eight cents.

A common parasitic worm in Africa may be responsible for the high rates of HIV infection in women in Africa. Reports in The Lancet, as well ... continue reading

TB a growing problem in Latin America Watch

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According to USAID, 117 million people in Latin America live in poverty. Although these numbers are improving, they are still significant. ... continue reading

One-third of the world infected with TB, new efforts needed Watch

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Each year about 2 million people die from tuberculosis, a bacterial infection that infects up to an astounding one-third of the world's ... continue reading

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Malaria kills 1,500 children per day, but progress is being made Watch

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The world's deadliest insect is the mosquito, killing well over half-a million people per year. It isn't the mosquito that does the ... continue reading

South Africa reaches critical point in fight against HIV Watch

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South African activists are warning that HIV treatment in South Africa may have become too successful, leading some patients into ... continue reading

Chemoprevention: new method of combating malaria shows promise Watch

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A new tactic for fighting malaria seems to be working and doctors are seeking to expand the practice to prevent the spread of malaria in ... continue reading

Misty, the Girl I Never Met Watch

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As though it were yesterday, I recall the upset in their voices on the day they discussed the doctor's recommendation for a feeding tube. ... continue reading

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