Ironically, there are two diametrically opposed social issues in the news: perpetual singles, a la Ally McBeal, and difficulty with conception. If your interest tends toward the second category, congratulations on having reached the child-bearing plateau — but you know that this plateau also has its share of heartache. One approach [...]

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You probably know that computers can ruin your health — ha, ha, that’s a good one. We’re kidding, of course. All kidding aside, though, did you know about the myriad resources on the Web to help you perform a variety of health-related tasks? There is a veritable ton of downloadable software, [...]

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Ahhh, summer! With it comes (if you’re lucky) a shorter work week, vacations, the beach, tank tops…and unfortunately for some, sunburns and increased risk of skin cancer. Breaking research indicates that, contrary to popular wisdom, although sunscreen protects you from sunburn, it may not provide any protection from skin cancer. [...]

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Ahhh, brave new world, with such services in it! Let’s face it — who wants to go stand in line at Duane Reade, submit a prescription and then wait an hour for it to be filled? How much better will it be to do the entire transaction online and then await delivery, [...]

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You’ve got enough stuff going on — soccer practice, violin lessons, computer games — to have time to worry about your health. That’s Mom’s job anyway. Or is it? Taking care of your body now will keep it running smoothly in the future, like when you’re in high school, college and [...]

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The lines of communication between parents and children can get pretty choppy, even under the best circumstances. Imagine, then, how hard it can be for parents to talk to their kids about drugs. Roofies. Special K. Aunt Mary. What are these drugs and what do they do? Even worse, what’s a [...]

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