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In this Sunday Feb. 1, 2004 file photo, entertainer Janet Jackson, left, covers her breast after her outfit came undone during the half time performance with Justin Timberlake at Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston.

Young Gay Men Fueling Rise in HIV Rates

By Kilian Melloy | Wednesday Sep 8, 2010
The AIDS crisis that ravaged the gay community in cities like New York and San Francisco may be less visible, but it is still raging, health experts earn--and a new wave of HIV infections may be about to crest.


Health

Eye Health

Sep 10
How to maintain optimal eye health throughout life.

Philly cyclists bare all to promote cleaner air

Sep 7
Hundreds of naked and partially nude cyclists have pedaled their way through Philadelphia to promote bicycling awareness and cleaner air.

Microbocide Effective Against HIV--But There’s No Money to Fund It

Sep 6
A study released in July indicated that a microbial gel might help shield women against HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. But a lack of funding for follow-up studies presents a barrier to getting the gel into use, even in places where it could do the most good.

Expert warns of complacency after swine flu fizzle

Sep 6
A leading virus expert urged health authorities around the world Sunday to stay vigilant even though the recent swine flu pandemic was less deadly than expected, warning that bird flu could spark the next global outbreak.

AIDS Denialists Disputed At ITT Forum

Sep 5
Almost 26 years after the HIV virus was established as the cause of AIDS some people still propagate the belief that HIV doesn’t cause AIDS and that the drugs used to treat it should be avoided.

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Book Reviews

The Manly Art Of Seduction

By Kevin Taft
Author Perry Brass navigates the scary waters of dating in the gay world, offering refreshing tips on how to approach a man, as well as taking it to the stages of emotional and physical intimacy.
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Fitness

This undated photo released by Cepheid, shows a Cepheid Xpert MTB/RIF cartridge

Cellulite: The Ugly Truth

By Heather Cohen | Sep 9
Here’s the ugly truth: Once you have cellulite, there is nothing you can do to get rid of it. The good news is that there are some things you can do to prevent cellulite formation.

Getting Fat

Sep 2
Good fat, bad fat, cholesterol, and what it all means.

How I Got Tricked by an Omelette

Aug 26
Scene: Breakfast time at Suka restaurant in London at the Sanderson Hotel, where a beautiful buffet lay before me. As usual, I’m starving.

(Don’t) Shake it Like a Salt Shaker

Aug 19
How much salt is too much? How does the body use it? And how can we avoid excess salt in our diet?

Get Your Workout In

Aug 14
A lot of people look at vacation as a time to spoil themselves. They forget all of their fitness goals and eat like kings, and then have to repair the damages to themselves when they return to reality.

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