Wide Treatment of HIV Cuts Risk of Transmission
http://www.sabc.co.za/news/a/7e45ae804da70648b529f5e570eb4ca2/%28B%29-Locals-march-to-mark-World-Aids-Day-20120112
A large Chinese study suggests that treating HIV has a real-world benefit in preventing transmission of the virus, even in developing countries.
Studies probe links between furniture, toxic FR chemicals
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/11/28/166085563/flame-retardants-from-furniture-found-in-household-dust
HIGH POINT - Two studies released this week begin to provide answers to longstanding questions about how widespread some toxic flame retardants are in homes.
News: Cigarette Companies Forced to Say “We're Sorry†to Public
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/australia-introduces-plain-packaging-for-cigarettes/articleshow/17439502.cms
It's not going to come as any big surprise that smoking cigarettes is bad for your health. And it's scary that we once thought inhaling nicotine, tobacco, paper, and any assortment of burning chemicals was even health-neutral.
Supreme Court to hear gene-patent case
http://www.france24.com/en/20121130-us-top-court-rule-companies-can-patent-genes
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Friday to consider whether human genes can be patented, taking up an issue that has split the medical community and that will shape the future of personalized health care.
HIV/AIDS Afflicts Migrants Living in Wealthy Countries
http://www.voanews.com/content/hiv-aids-afflicts-migrants-living-in-wealthy-countries/1556647.html
GENEVA - The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is calling on governments to provide migrants with preventive care and treatment for HIV/AIDS.
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