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A leading virus expert urged health authorities around the world Sunday to stay vigilant even though the recent swine flu pandemic was less deadly than expected, warning that bird flu could spark the next global outbreak.

A study released in July indicated that a microbial gel might help shield women against HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. But a lack of funding for follow-up studies presents a barrier to getting the gel into use, even in places where it could do the most good.

New research suggests that at least one in seven home kitchens would flunk the kind of health inspection commonly administered to restaurants.

The recipient of a rare double hand transplant says he feels "fantastic" and can wiggle fingers on both his new hands.

The benefits of getting tested for HIV and starting antiretroviral treatment as soon as possible after an HIV-positive diagnosis are clear, a prominent HIV/AIDS specialist said Aug. 24 at the Center on Halsted.

Good fat, bad fat, cholesterol, and what it all means.

Scene: Breakfast time at Suka restaurant in London at the Sanderson Hotel, where a beautiful buffet lay before me. As usual, I’m starving.

How much salt is too much? How does the body use it? And how can we avoid excess salt in our diet?

A lot of people look at vacation as a time to spoil themselves. They forget all of their fitness goals and eat like kings, and then have to repair the damages to themselves when they return to reality.

If you’ve ever read the nutrition information on a protein bar and wondered what are sugar alcohols, you’re not alone.