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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. A Consumer's Guide To Medical Jargon When you're reading the latest medical news, it can help know the lingo. Here's what you need to know. Medical Terms You Need To Know Forbes' glossary of medical jargon will make you a smarter medical consumer. The Most Medicated States These are the places that consume the most prescription drugs. Built-In Medicine Cabinet An implanted pharmacy on a chip may help treat diabetes, osteoporosis and cancer. 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.