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Poor Sleep in Teens Linked to Hypertension

Less sleep could cause higher blood pressure.

College Student Suicidal Thoughts Common

The majority of students described their typical episode of suicidal thinking as intense and brief -- more than half the episodes lasting one day or less.

Botox and Blush Obsession Seen as Cause for Alarm

The report, Beauty at any Cost, noted U.S. women spent some $7 billion a year, or an average of about $100 each, on cosmetics and beauty products.

Study: Weight Loss After Diabetes Diagnosis Helps

"Our study shows that early weight loss can reduce the risk factors that so often lead to diabetes complications and death."

Woman's Body is Able to Suppress AIDS Virus, Helps Research

The woman is able somehow to naturally control the deadly and incurable virus -- even though her husband must take cocktails of strong HIV drugs to control his.

Early Treatment Key to Treat Hepatitis C

Early treatment can restore immune response against hepatitis C and help eliminate the virus rapidly.

Aids Vaccine Test

The vaccine has been developed by a biotechnology company based in Norway.

Fitness Trainers Using Wii in Workouts

One New York City trainer says the video games give many of her clients more of a workout than they were expecting.

Over 56,000 New AIDS Infections Each Year in U.S.

Globally, 33 million people are infected with the human immunodeficiency virus that causes AIDS and 2 million die of it each year.

Tijuana AIDS Crisis Threatens U.S.

Tijuana, located 20 miles south of San Diego, has an HIV infection rate that's nearly triple the national average.