Women pass on female condom Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Fifteen years after its debut, the female condom has failed to catch on, despite its potential as a powerful tool against AIDS and other sex-related diseases. .. read more..
Give flying families a break Thursday, August 7, 2008
I am the airline passenger you dread most of all, more even than the religious fanatic or flatulent fat guy. I am the passenger accompanying small children. .. read more..
How to keep youth at a healthy weight Thursday, July 31, 2008
For many adolescents, âscreen timeâ is almost a full-time job that could lead to obesity, diabetes and other health issues, a Canadian researcher says. .. read more..
Lack of veggies can lead to a life of obesity Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Many teenage girls are skipping fruits and veggies in favor of food high in cholesterol and fat, leading to a dependency on crash diets, laxatives and skipped meals. .. read more..
Grappling with prescription drug addiction Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Prescription drug abuse is on the rise in the U.S., especially among teens who are raiding family medicine cabinets to pop a cocktail of pills known as "confetti". .. read more..