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The new AIDS risk for American women

Article Abstract:

Dr. Stephanie Brodine of the Naval Health Research Center has found out that several American sailors have the non-B subtype of the HIV virus. This could cause a new AIDS epidemic because the non-B subtype of the HIV virus is usually transmitted through heterosexual contact.

Author: Sedgwick, John
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1996
Demographic aspects, HIV infection, HIV infections, HIV (Viruses), HIV

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American yogis

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Judith Lasater, Alan Finger and Emmy Cleaves are some of the country's most popular spiritual seekers who exercise the art of yoga. First to be introduced in the West during the 1890s, yoga centers on achieving spiritual upliftment by performing coordinated motions.

Author: Schneider, Carrie
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1998
Religious aspects, Yoga, Spiritual exercises

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Why do American weigh more? We eat more

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American food is typically higher in calories and served in a larger portion than its equivalent in other countries. Pasta served Italian-style equates to 825 calories whereas American-style pasta produces 1,500 calories.

Author: Fabricant, Florence
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 2001
Food, Food and nutrition, Calories

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