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The Cancer-Causing Sex Virus
HPV--known for causing cervical cancer--is emerging as the leading cause of throat cancer in men. Should they get the vaccine too?

False-Alarm Medical Tests
Some tests pointing to serious conditions are wrong far more often than they are right. Which ones are most likely to cause needless anxiety?

Why Your Kids Need Recess
They might be better off putting down their books and heading outside.

Ten Foods You Should Be Eating
Improving your health can be as simple as eating these items.

Getting Fitbit
A new gadget helps track the healthy details of your life.

Eight Ways Health Reform Affects You Today
Health reform rolls into place over four years, but some changes will take effect very soon.

America's Fittest Cities
Washington, D.C. tops an annual ranking of which cities are in the best shape.

Wacky Food Health Claims
Snacks tout all sorts of ways they will make you healthier. Too bad many of the claims aren't true.

Where Americans Suffer Allergies Most
High pollen counts, fewer allergy specialists and over-medicating put these metro areas at the top of the list.

America's Most Polluted Cities
The metro areas with the nation's poorest air quality.

Cheat Sheet: The Dark Side of Caffeine
A farmer was jailed in Goa because cops thought coffee was brown sugar. They were indeed wrong, but caffeine is still the world's most consumed legal drug.

The Most Promising New Heart Devices
When drugs fail, new surgical procedures and devices can help.

What You Need To Know About Fish Oil
Americans spend billions on foods and supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids. Not all of it is money well spent.

Saving Big Bucks On Prescription Drugs
Many Americans pay far more than they have to for medicines. Here's how you can save money.

The World's Healthiest Diets
Stealing a few eating tips from abroad may keep you healthy into a ripe old age.

A First: Diagnosis By DNA
In a big leap for medicine, gene sequencing helps doctors treat a sick infant.

A First: Diagnosis By DNA
In a big leap for medicine, gene sequencing helps doctors treat a sick infant.

When City Hall Tells You What To Eat
Fed up with high obesity rates, states and cities are trying to force people to eat better. Will it work?

Ten Questions About High Cholesterol
The biggest heart risk factor still mystifies top scientists. Here's what you need to know.

Ten Misleading Drug Ads
The FDA is finally cracking down on drug companies for ads that underplay serious risks.

Safe Prom Tips for Kids & Parents   
If you’re teen wants to throw a party, you might be feeling a bit nervous – and with good reason! New York parents who host an underage drinking party can end up serving a year in jail and paying fines as high as $1,000. To keep the party safe and fun, read these simple tips from Rachel Pena, Healthy Communities That Care coordinator for the Genesee Valley Health Partnership.  
IF YOUR TEEN IS GIVING A PARTY - Give invitations to a limited number of guests to avoid...
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