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Austin memorial for AIDS and HIV

Austinites gathered Sunday in Republic Square Park to pay tribute to the fight against AIDS and HIV.

VIVA STREETS! takes over East Austin

From bikes to bats, revelers in East Austin took to the streets Sunday for VIVA STREETS!.

Health group didn't disclose HIV tests, apologizes

Kaiser Permanente Northwest is apologizing to nearly 6,500 members in Oregon and Washington whose blood was tested for HIV without their knowledge or consent.

Ostomy saved me from a life in the bathroom

Doug Yakich had a life-changing colostomy about two years ago. He hopes his essay will inspire a national conversation about ostomies.

Another round for the House on 'Obamacare'

Only months away from the rollout of coverage for uninsured Americans, Republicans on Thursday were making their 37th attempt in a little more than two years

7 questions on cancer gene testing

Angelina Jolie's case highlights the importance of knowing one's family history and learning one's cancer risks in order to address them proactively.

Study: Malaria-infected mosquitoes more attracted to human odor

Scientists are exploring how the malaria parasite itself may actually change a mosquito's behavior to make it more attracted to humans, as if controlling its

Health care workers sickened by new virus

The health care workers were exposed to patients with the novel coronavirus, or nCoV, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.

Shrinks, critics face off over psychiatric manual

Prominent critics say the American Psychiatric Association is out of control, turning common human problems into mental illnesses in a trend they say will just

Austin doctor helping many women like Jolie

As word of Angelina Jolie's mastectomy and breast reconstruction spreads, Austin doctor Adam Weinfeld says it is only a matter of time before more women start

Copper in hospital rooms may stop infections

Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina explored covering key surfaces in hospital intensive care units in copper alloy, and found that this is

5 ways to maximize your doctor's visit

You have all the tools you need to get the most out of your doctor's visit right at your fingertips. Technology can simplify your health care experience and

Study questions how sharply US should cut the salt

Make no mistake: Most Americans eat way too much, not just from salt shakers but because of sodium hidden inside processed foods and restaurant meals. But

Why are moms in America lagging?

Carolyn Miles, the President and CEO of Save the Children,says the U.S. is 30th in Save the Children's annual index, below Canada, Belarus, Poland

Teens who text and drive more likely to take other risks

High school students who acknowledge texting while driving are more likely to engage in other risky behaviors, such as riding with a driver who has been

Drug manufacturer agrees to $500 million penalty

A subsidiary of India's largest pharmaceutical company has agreed to pay $500 million in fines and civil penalties for selling adulterated drugs and lying

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Photos: OKC suburbs ravaged by tornado

A monstrous tornado as much as a mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City …

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