Short-term school closings doesn’t block flu outbreaks, researchers say

by Ted Purlain on December 31, 2009

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Short-term school closings are not an effective way to block the spread of influenza viruses, and may even be counterproductive, Pennsylvania researchers have found.

World AIDS Day set for Dec. 1

by Tina Redlup on November 26, 2009

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World AIDS Day on Dec. 1 is intended to draw together people from around the world to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic, according to the World Health Organization.

New HIV infections reduced by 17 percent over 8 years

by Ted Purlain on November 26, 2009

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GENEVA and SHANGHAI — According to new data in the 2009 AIDS epidemic update, new HIV infections have been reduced by 17 percent over the past eight years, the World Health Organization and United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS announced Nov. 24.