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Three Original HIV Documentaries You Can Watch Right Now

Here TV presents three award-winning documentaries chock-full of passion, personalities and eye-popping performances. read more

What’s In That Big Mac? More Than You Think

Apparently, fast food frequenters have no idea how many calories they’re ordering up at the counter. Researchers conducted a large cross sectional study of 1,877 adults and 330 school age kids who regularly visited fast food chains including...Show More Summary

Proteins that Promote Rheumatoid Arthritis Identified

Researchers have identified a number of key molecular players that contribute to the development of rheumatoid arthritis. In blood samples of severe arthritis sufferers, scientists have discovered antibodies against a particular enzyme. Show More Summary

Prophylactic Double Mastectomy: Angelina Makes a Private Choice a Public Issue

LA Mobster Indicted in International Drug Ring

Alessandro Taloni is tied to a billion dollar drug empire spanning Mexico, Canada and the US.

100 Cheap Summer Finds to Heat Up Your Wardrobe

We're stoked to share our favorite story of the week from our sister mag, Lucky! The season of beach-bumming, skin-baring and dining alfresco has finally arrived -- and that means it's high time for a wardrobe update. Shop 100 covetable fashion finds you can actually afford! All of 'em are under $100, so there's no excuse not to indulge.

Statin Drugs May Increase Risk Of Diabetes

Certain statins - also known as cholesterol-lowering medications - could increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests. The risk was most significant in patients taking atorvastatin (Lipitor), rosuvastatin (Crestor) and simvastatin (Zocor), according to the study, published in BMJ. Show More Summary

... And Your Point Is?

When I am at a gathering of any sort, I usually wear my HIV shirt -- which proclaims "HIV POSITIVE"; especially at religious gatherings. I can only imagine what goes through some folks minds. Read more...

Bump Watch: Jenna Dewan-Tatum, Dogwalking & the Paparazzi

If your name is Jenna Dewan-Tatum and you're the pregnant actress married to actor Channing Tatum and currently living in the UK where your husband is filming his latest movie Jupiter Ascending and plan on giving birth to your firstShow More Summary

Recipe: Yellow Cupcakes with Homemade Frosting (better than the box!)

this is WAY better than the store bought boxed version that many have relied on for years and that unfortunately contains lots of unwanted additives (like hydrogenated oils)! And for the frosting on our homemade version I even used all natural beet juice for the pretty pink color you see in the photos.... Show More Summary

Ride for Life Ceremony Honors ALS Patients and Families

Greeted by their families, supporters and a shining display of 6,000 pinwheels, Christopher Pendergast, a 20-year ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) patient and advocate, and other ALS patients, rode onto the Stony Brook UniversityShow More Summary

My Beef With Meat: 10 Reasons to Never Eat Meat Again

My Beef With Meat is a new book by firefighter, Rip Esselstyn. He's on a personal quest to convince people that eating only plants is the best choice for their health as well as for the planet.

Answers to Your Top Skincare Questions

From stretch marks and acne to itchiness and rashes, your skin will go through as many changes during pregnancy as the baby growing inside of you! During pregnancy, you must avoid retinoids, or vitamin A derivatives, such as Retin-AShow More Summary

Liquid Assets

You've likey heard that breastfeeding can confer some pretty impressive benefits to your baby—reduced ear infections and asthma, maybe even a bump in IQ among them. Turns out there are even more perks for your little one, not to mention...Show More Summary

5 Yoga Moves That Strengthen Your Body for Birth

The modified moves taught in prenatal yoga are both safe and beneficial to expectant moms. To warm up your muscles, most yoga sequences start with this pose: Stand with feet farther than hip-width apart, knees slightly bent and toes pointed straight ahead, your palms touching at "heart center" (in front of your chest). Show More Summary

Reader Q: What Is Biodegradable Sunscreen, and Do I Really Need It?

Last weekend, I was on a romantic vacay with my boyfriend in Riviera Maya and since we're both huge nerds for history and animals, we stayed at a resort connected to an Mayan ecological reserve called Xcaret. (Highly recommended, BTW). Show More Summary

Labor & Delivery Special

Want to have your baby at home? Or is a scheduled C-section your preference? Most women opt for something in between the far ends of the birthing-choices spectrum. This look at the 7 options will help you decide what is best for you. Issue name: Dec/Jan 2009 Related articles: home delivery Scheduled Delivery Labor & Delivery read more

Diet Soda Rots Teeth "Like Meth and Cocaine"

A new study claims a soda habit can damage your chompers as badly as a drug habit.

AS FLOOD THREAT RISES, GOV’T CUTS FUNDING FOR FLOOD ZONE MAPS

By THEODORIC MEYER ProPublica As the United States grows warmer and extreme weather more common, the federal government’s flood insurance maps are becoming increasingly important. The maps, drawn by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, dictate the monthly premiums millions of American households pay for flood insurance. Show More Summary

OBAMA CONDEMNS MILITARY SEXUAL ASSAULTS

President Obama addressed the recent upsurge of military sexual assault cases and the “rippling” affects during his commencement speech to graduating midshipmen of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland Friday. “Those who commit sexual assault are not only committing a crime, they threaten the trust and discipline that makes our military strong,” Obama said. [...]