Vaccines Not Working Against AIDS or HIV

HIV budding (in green) occurs when the HIV particles are released from the cell. Image by CDC.

A long-term study evaluating the effectiveness of the newest attempt at an AIDS/HIV vaccine shows disappointing results: The vaccine is ineffective.

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Floors Can Make You Sick. A Look at Toxic Flooring: Tile, Carpet, and Bamboo

Is Your Floor Toxic to Your Health?

Are your floors making you and your family sick? Toxic flooring can cause respiratory problems, allergies, and more, so choose carefully before installing new surfaces.

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Vitamin D in Mushrooms? Fungus Exposed to UV Light Provide Supplementation

mushrooms that have vitamin D can provide you with health benefits. Photo by: Boletus_badius

Can you get your daily recommended dose of Vitamin D from mushrooms? New research shows that if the fungus has been exposed to ultraviolet light, you can get the same results by eating mushrooms vs. taking supplements.

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‘The Rock’ Dwayne Johnson’s Emergency Surgery: What’s a Hernia?

Dwayne Johnson, also known as the Rock suffered from three hernias. Photo by: David Shankbone

Actor and WWE wrestler ‘The Rock’ Dwayne Johnson had emergency surgery for three hernias, what’s involved with this surgery, and what is a hernia, anyway?

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Bath Salts: Designer Drug Dangers for Adolescents

Mephedrone is one drug that is used in making bath salts. Image by RingO.

Does the designer drug Bath Salts pose additional dangers for adolescents, compared to adults? New research on synthetic cathinones shows risks.

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