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AIDS/HIV
UPDATES ON AIDS
AIDS/H.I.V. updated from The New York Times' Times Topics.
HIV/AIDS in U.S. and Global from the CDC Very current
"AIDS Cases Drop, But Mostly Due to Revised Data." by Associated Press 19 Nov. 2007. MSNBC
"For First Time, AIDS Vaccine Shows Some Success" by Donald G. McNeil, Jr. New York Times 24 Sept. 2009. Member ID: nyt@lmtsd.org Password: lions2
HIV/AIDS Information by AEGIS, updated from around the world
The Man Who Could Beat AIDS by Alice Paul TIME 25 Jan. 2010: 44. ProQuest. Dr. David Ho and his team are hard at work to develop an AIDS vaccine.
"Study Cites Toll of AIDS Policy in South Africa" by Celia W. Dugger. New York Times 25 Nov. 2008. Thabo Mbeki's government could have prevented the premature deaths of 365,000 people, a new study says. Member ID: nyt@lmtsd.org Password: lions2
"U.N. Agency to Say It Overestimated Extent of H.I.V. Cases by Millions." by Donald McNeil Jr. New York Times 20 Nov. 2007. Member ID: nyt@lmtsd.org Password: lions2
UNAIDS: The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (by country)
Alzheimers Association
Autism
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Health Guide: Autism"
The New York Times. Free articles and multimedia from The Times, including information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, tests, and surgical procedures, as well as current news and interviews with leading experts. Member ID: nyt@lmtsd.org Password: lions2
"New Definition of Autism Will Exclude Many, Study Suggests" by Benedict Carey. The New York Times 19 Jan. 2012. Changes to the way autism is diagnosed may make it harder for many people who would no longer meet the criteria to get health, educational, and social services, researchers say.
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The End of an Epidemic?" by Bonnie Rochman.
TIME 6 Feb. 2012.
Why a proposed new definition of autism has parents and advocates worried. LMHS Library is a TIME subscriber. Use the Library login: E-mail address: library@lmtsd.org Password: lions5
American Cancer Society Homepage
Breast Cancer
"Study Divides Breast Cancer Into Four Distinct Types" by Gina Kolata. New York Times 23 Sept. 2012. New findings are reshaping the understanding of breast cancer, pointing to the use of drugs approved for other cancers. “This is the road map for how we might cure breast cancer in the future,” a researcher said.
"Radiation May Cut Breast Cancer Recurrance" This video is posted on MSNBC.com: Nightly News with Brian Williams, 21 Oct. 2011. Breast cancer surgeon Dr. Beth DuPree of Holy Redeemer Hospital joins Brian Williams to explain how radiation treatments after surgery can cut the recurrence of cancer.
BreastCancer.org: Recommended by New York Times Health section on Sept. 30, 2008. "
Panel Urges Mammograms at 50, not 40" by Gina Kolata.
New York Times 16 Nov. 2009.
The new recommendations, released Monday by an influential group, reverse longstanding guidelines. Member ID: nyt@lmtsd.org Password: lions2 Compulsive Gambling from the MayoClinic.com
CrossFit: Forging Elite Fitness
Discovery Health from the Discovery Channel
Drug Information from Medline, the National Library of Medicine
Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders Association
Global Health from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Child Health, HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Poor Nutrition, Tuberculosis, Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Healthfinder.gov Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Healthline: Health search engine and medical information {Recommended by Erica B.}
Learning Disabilities: Types, symptoms, diagnosis, and causes {Recommended by Ashley S.}
MayoClinic.com: This world renowned medical research facility has thousands of doctors and scientists. You may ask an expert. Read articles, view videos, or listen to a podcast.
Mental Health
National Institute of Mental Health
National Mental Health Information Center
MyPlate sponsored by the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP), an organization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
First lady Michelle Obama unveiled the new USDA MyPlate on June 2, 2011. The previous food guide, MyPyramid, was criticized for being too confusing. The new, simply designed MyPlate graphic will replace MyPyramid, and is designed to reflect the new USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Nutrition
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Virtual Sports Injury Clinic: Free virtual diagnosis and sports injury information.
WebMD
