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Washington DC Disease & Illness

Take a hike

Exercise is a critical part of your diabetes management plan, so why not have some fun with it!Svati Narula is the regional volunteer...
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La Clinica leads the charge for improving Latino health

  • La Clinica del Pueblo
  • May 24, 2012
Latino health issues took center stage last week at a conference downtown. La Clinica Del Pueblo hosted their first community health conference- Tu...
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FDA Advisory Panel approves Truvada and Home HIV Tests

The Food and Drug Administration's Blood Panel Advisory Committee has approved both Truvada PrEP and the OraSure Rapid HIV test for home use....
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HIV testing coming closer to home

  • HIV/AIDS testing
  • May 14, 2012
If you could have your way, would you prefer to take an HIV test at home or at a physician's office? Well one advocacy group says take it at...
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The weight of the Capital

HBO’s series ‘The Weight of the Nation’ starts tonight at 8pm EDT. This four-part documentary brings together research done by...
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Upcoming diabetes charity events

Looking for ways to support your local diabetes organizations? Register for one of these fun and rewarding events today!Grab some friends, get out...
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Type 2 diabetes and dark chocolate

Happy Mother's Day! A common gift to receive on special days, such as this, is chocolate. But if you have type 2 diabetes you may feel that you...
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Steps to take after being diagnosed with diabetes

A diagnosis of type 2 diabetes can be a real wake up call. When a doctor tells you that you have type 2 diabetes, a million thoughts will start to...
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Homelessness proves to be a major block in treating HIV

Hello there! This Examiner has been on a bit of a hiatus thanks to a writer’s block. I am happy to report that it is over. What’s new?...
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Working group for women and HIV falls far below radar

  • woman and HIV
  • April 5, 2012
Here’s a story that you’re probably not hearing much about. But I cannot remain silent on it. Allow me to make some noise for a moment....
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