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HIV Cases Shut Down Pornography Film Industry (New York Times)
From: www.nytimes.com
"LOS ANGELES, April 16 The nation's multibillion-dollar pornographic film industry virtually shut itself down this week after producers learned that at least two X-rated actors had been infected with the virus that causes AIDS. "
Gout link with beer and liquor, but not wine, is proved (International Herald Tribune)
From: www.iht.com
"For the first time, scientists have documented the age-old belief that alcohol intake increases the risk of developing gout, and that the risk is related to the type of alcoholic beverage that is consumed. "
Study Plans to Retest Use of Hormones in Menopause (New York Times)
From: www.nytimes.com
"Despite studies in recent years finding that hormone therapy after menopause did women more harm than good, researchers at a group of major medical centers have decided to test the treatment again because they still suspect it may have benefits, ..."
Martin promises major reform for health care (CTV)
From: www.ctv.ca
"Prime Minister Paul Martin hasn't called an election yet, but he's already promising health care will be a top priority for his government. "
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Steroids damage premature babies
From: news.bbc.co.uk
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The brains of very premature babies may be damaged by the use of steroids to prevent and treat chronic lung disease, research suggests."
Alcohol does increase gout risk
From: news.bbc.co.uk
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Scientists prove at long last that drinking increases the risk of gout - with beer the riskiest tipple."
Body image worries hit Zulu women
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"Western ideas that thinness equals beauty influence black South African women, psychologists claim."
UK medical team is Basra bound
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"A team of British medics is heading to Basra in Iraq to teach doctors life-saving medical skills."
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