Chart: BPA at unsafe levels
5 Ways to Avoid Eating Bisphenol A, or BPA
With studies stacking up against the chemical, here's what you need to know to lower your exposure.
AIDS/HIV
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Black Women's Burden: An Epidemic of HIV
The AIDS virus weighs heavily on African- American females, in addition to gay men.
On Fitness
Senior woman lifting barbells (Jupiter Images)
At 65, This Trainer Knows Aging
Even if you've been a couch potato for years, he can get you back in shape.
Skin Conditions
A young woman with her neck tattooed with a butterfly, a symbol for freedom. Her mother had the same butterfly tattooed to match her daughter’s. (Cary Jobe/Aurora)
7 Health Risks of Getting a Tattoo
Consider the health risks of this invasive procedure before getting—or removing—body art.
Living Well
3 Myths and 1 Truth About Running and Your Health
No, exercise won't shorten your life. A new study, in fact, links running to longevity.
David Oliver competes in the men's 110 hurdles semi-finals during day eight of the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials at Hayward Field on July 6, 2008 in Eugene, Oregon. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Learning from Olympians
Six ways recreational athletes can improve their fitness by copying Olympians.
Women's Health
Female Athletes in a World of Hurt
Author Michael Sokolove explains what's behind an "epidemic" of sports injuries in women.
Diet & Nutrition
The Zero-Calorie Sweetener Stevia Arrives
Is it safe as a food additive? The FDA will soon decide.
Summer Sun Series
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How to Spot Skin Cancer Before It Kills
Even for deadly melanoma, 99 percent of cases are survivable if the tumor is caught early.
Living Well
A New Weapon Against West Nile Virus
This season, the CDC recommends a fourth insect repellent to fight mosquito bites.
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Going Abroad? Consider Your Coverage
Without supplemental coverage, you could face a big upfront bill.
