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What if gonorrhea became incurable?

Gonorrhea is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the U.S. Without treatment, women in particular can suffer serious problems—like infertility and chronic pelvic pain. Babies can be born with eye infections that cause blindness. Find out why
health experts are so concerned that this once-treatable disease could become incurable.


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Fake marijuana causes
very real problems

You may have heard it called synthetic marijuana. Slang names include K2, Spice and Bliss. But it's essentially fake marijuana, made by spraying chemicals on plant material. And it's killed at least 3 people in the last 5 years.


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Eat like a Mediterranean

A Mediterranean diet is great for your cholesterol and heart health. But can it reduce your risk of diabetes and breast cancer, as well as help you live a longer life? Read what the latest study suggests the Mediterranean diet does—and does not—do.


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11 ways to bring the Olympics home

Don't just watch the summer games in faraway Rio. Host your own events
in your backyard, your driveway or the nearest park. Check out these ideas
for some healthy, family-friendly competition.


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Help your daughter beat the female triad

Is it a trio of supervillains? No. The female triad actually is a group of health problems
that can affect girls who play sports. Learn the signs and symptoms of these 3 conditions,
and how you can help your daughter stay healthy.


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