Diseases/Conditions News

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is ready to shift the focus of its global AIDS programs from emergency medical support to building sustainable health systems, U.S. officials said on Monday as they announced that Washington would host the world AIDS conference in 2012. Full Story »

TUESDAY, Dec. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Certain dietary supplements appear to affect the development of colorectal cancer or its recurrence, two new studies suggest. Full Story »

GENEVA (Reuters) - Countries should phase out the use of stavudine, the most common AIDS drug, because of "long-term, irreversible" side effects in HIV patients including wasting and a nerve disorder, the World Health Organization said on Monday. Full Story »

TUESDAY, Dec. 8 (HealthDay News) -- The incidence of breast cancer in the United States declined 7 percent between 2002 and 2003, but only part of that decrease can be attributed to reduced use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) by menopausal women, researchers say. Full Story »

WASHINGTON (AFP) - A new therapeutical treatment for autism that can be used to treat children as young as 18 months improves their IQ, language ability and social interaction, according to a study published Monday. Full Story »

TUESDAY, Dec. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Having a few more cups of coffee and running that extra mile each day can reduce a man's risk of dying of prostate cancer, two studies indicate. Full Story »

ALGIERS (AFP) - An Algerian health organisation warned Monday that thousands of people in the north African country are unknowingly infected with the AIDS virus as it called for more testing and prevention efforts. Full Story »

TUESDAY, Dec. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Regular, moderate consumption of soy foods can help lower the risk of death and cancer recurrence in women who've had breast cancer, new research shows. Full Story »

JOHANNESBURG (AFP) - While South Africa's HIV infection rate may have stabilised experts warn that the country's slow AIDS response has triggered a time bomb that may leave one in three children orphaned. Full Story »

LONDON (Reuters) - Children and young people who survive cancer have a significantly higher risk of developing heart disease as young adults because of the cancer treatment they received, researchers said Wednesday. Full Story »

GENEVA (AFP) - The World Health Organisation (WHO) issued new advice on the treatment of HIV on Monday, the eve of World AIDS day, saying drugs should be given earlier and even be prescribed to breastfeeding mothers. Full Story »

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - As little as 15 minutes of physical activity a day can substantially cut death rates in men with prostate cancer, new research hints. Full Story »

KARACHI (AFP) - A prostitute born and brought up in Karachi's Napier Road red-light district, Shumaila never heard about HIV and AIDS until recently. Today, she carries condoms but clients refuse to wear them. Full Story »

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Is soy food helpful or harmful for women with breast cancer? Studies have yielded mixed results. A new study published today suggests that breast cancer survivors may benefit from eating moderate amounts of soy products. Full Story »

LONDON - People infected with the virus that causes AIDS should start treatment earlier than currently recommended, the World Health Organization said Monday. Full Story »

WASHINGTON (AFP) - The incidence and death rate from most types of cancer continued a downward trend in the United States thanks to widespread screening, better treatment and lower risk factors, a report said Tuesday. Full Story »

JAKARTA (AFP) - Several hundred hardline Muslim protestors staged rallies in Indonesia Sunday to urge the government to prevent the spread of HIV by implementing Islamic law. Full Story »

ATLANTA - Colon cancer deaths could drop dramatically in the next decade because of better screening and treatment, according to an optimistic new prediction by top researchers. Full Story »