Health

Britain gives one million pounds to S.Africa for condoms (AFP)

March 10, 2010

AFP - Britain announced Tuesday one million pounds in aid to South Africa for the purchase of condoms to tackle HIV and AIDS in the world's worst-affected country ahead of the 2010 World Cup.
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Brazil's Silva quits smoking after 50 years (AP)

AP - Brazil's president said Tuesday that he kicked the smoking habit he had for 50 years after a recent health scare sent his blood pressure soaring.
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UK gives SA millions of condoms

The UK donates
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Surgery on Mubarak 'successful'

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak undergoes successful surgery at a German clinic for an inflamed gall bladder, state media say.
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US school soda deal 'cuts sugar'

The US soft drinks industry says it has dramatically cut full-calorie beverages available in schools as part of a drive to tackle obesity.
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HIV infection: 50 mln Asian women at risk, UN warns (AFP)

AFP - More than 1.5 million women living with HIV in Asia were infected by their partners and 50 million more are at risk of infection, according to a report released on Tuesday.
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Yoga wars

Purists spurn those trying to out-bend each other
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Why Loneliness Is Bad for Your Health

A conversation with John Cacioppo, author of a new book on the need for social connection.
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The Parenting Page: The Sharing Struggle

Sharing is one of the toughest lessons for a toddler to learn. In fact, they have their own set of rules about it.
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