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Friday STD Screening, $50 for gonorrhea and chlamydia, free syphlis test, Nelson-Tebedo Health Resource Center, appointments available by calling 214-528-2336; Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, free support group, 8-9:30 p.m., Baylor University Med…
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David M. Chase, 65, of Richardson, died on Tuesday, Aug. 21, after a long illness. Chase was born in Milwaukee, Wisc., on April 27, 1942, to Victor and Helen (Voight) Chase. He graduated from Milwaukee University School in 1960 and went on to obtain a degre…
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Richard L. Dorsey, 57, died of cancer on Aug. 3 at Trinity Medical Center in Carrollton. Dorsey had lived in the Dallas area for 35 years. Born Aug. 29, 1939 in Greenfield, Iowa, he graduated from Greenfield High School in 1957. He was a U.S. Air Force vete…
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Study disputes S.A. health minister's claims that foods are effective AIDS treatments
By Claire Nullis Associated Press Oppponents call for dismissal of woman critics have nicknamed “‘Dr. Garlic’; report confirms what experts worldwide have said Scientifc studies released this week dispute claims by South African Health Minister Dr. Manto Ts…
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Friday STD Screening, $50 for gonorrhea and chlamydia, free syphlis test, Nelson-Tebedo Health Resource Center, appointments available by calling 214-528-2336; Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, free support group, 8-9:30 p.m., Baylor University Med…
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Robert Bazan of Dallas died on Sunday, July 29. He was a wonderful companion, brother, uncle, cousin and friend who will be dearly missed by all who loved him. Bazan was preceded in death by his parents, Rita and Delfino Bazan. He is survived by his compani…
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Alcohol, drug use compound problems in treating HIV
By David Webb Staff Writer Therapist urges HIV-positive clients to avoid using mind-altering substances that increase risk by impairing judgment, body’s defenses People are at their greatest risk of becoming infected with HIV when alcohol or other drugs imp…
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FDA approves maraviroc for HIV patients
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Study shows THC increases risk of KS, but other scientists question results
By Bob Roehr Contributing Writer Other study shows possibility of sexual transmission of Hepatitis C A new study by researchers at Harvard Medical School suggests that THC, the major active ingredient in marijuana, makes cells more vulnerable to infection w…
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John Logan Biggs Jr., 82, died Tuesday, July 21, at 6:49 a.m. at the Traymore Nursing Center in Dallas. Born Nov. 8, 1924, Briggs was high man in his January, 1942 graduating class at Highland Park High School. He earned a two-year, half-tuition scholarship…
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As infection rates rise, knowing your HIV status is paramount
By Bret Camp – Special Contributor Resource Center of Dallas offers free testing on Saturday Bret Camp Special Contributor Of all the health and social issues facing the broader gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities today, HIV/AIDS continues to…
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Frisco arrest puts spotlight on HIV-related criminal statutes
By John Wright Staff Writer Padieu facing 1st degree assault charges after allegedly having sex with 4 women without telling them he is HIV-positive Philippe Padieu It’s no surprise that for two consecutive weeks, the media has pounced on stories about peop…
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