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Stress May Impact Black Youths’ Kidney Function (HealthDay)Mental stress may have a stronger effect on the kidney function of black adolescents compared to whites, a new study finds.

Testosterone Offers Women Benefits, Risks (HealthDay)Three new studies suggest that testosterone can be of real help, and potential harm, to women.

CDC Recommends Routine HIV Testing (HealthDay)Testing for HIV should become a routine part of medical care for Americans 13 to 64 years of age, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended Thursday.

Personal-Care Products Can Spur Breast Development in Boys (HealthDay)Spanish ID:533530–>

Iodine Deficiency, Overload a Tricky Balance (HealthDay)For decades, Americans have avoided iodine deficiency by consuming salt specially fortified with iodine. But a new study out of China suggests that, in some cases, fortification can lead to excessive iodine intake, which has its own health risks.

Genes Linked to 2 Health Problems in Blacks (HealthDay)New studies have found a genetic component to two health problems in blacks: premature birth and prostate cancer.

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