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5 Things to Know About the Micronutrient Selenium
By Rachel Despres Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

5 Things to Know About the Micronutrient Selenium

Although selenium is an essential micronutrient, not many have heard of it or are aware of how important it is to the body. As a result, an estimated 0.5 to 1 billion people worldwide suffer from a deficiency. A powerful antioxidant, selenium is needed for effective functioning of the immune system; therefore, inadequate levels can […]

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Infographic: HIV Stigma is Not Retro, Just Wrong
By ActiveBeat Author Trending Health News

Infographic: HIV Stigma is Not Retro, Just Wrong

Today is World AIDS day. On the first day of every December, since 1988, individuals around the globe unite in a show of support for those living with HIV/AIDS, to remember those who have died from the disease, to remove stigma and discrimination around HIV, to raise awareness about prevention, and to fight against HIV. […]

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6 Breakthroughs in the Battle Against HIV
By Emily Lockhart Your Health

6 Breakthroughs in the Battle Against HIV

During the 1980s, when the abbreviations HIV and AIDS emerged as major points of discussion across the United States, a diagnosis with one of these afflictions was widely seen as a death sentence. Fast forward three decades or so and, thankfully, that’s no longer the case. For HIV patients in particular there’s a great deal […]

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