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The Checkup

Health in the News -- And Your Life

Mauro Ruiz is one of the growing number of Latinos in the United States who have HIV. Although Hispanics comprise 14 percent of the U.S. population, they represented 22 percent of new HIV and AIDS diagnoses tallied by federal officials in 2006.
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AIDS Among Latinos Is on the Rise
Mauro Ruiz is one of the growing number of Latinos in the United States who have HIV.
•  Hispanics Face Unique Obstacles
•  D.C. Fights Its Own AIDS Battle
•  PHOTOS: A Migrating Problem
•  Special Report: Virus Without Borders

Gates, Bloomberg Pool Riches to Fight Smoking

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Microsoft founder Bill Gates are donating $500 million to a global effort to cut smoking.

Cafeteria Menus
Get Failing Grades

A nonprofit that is affiliated with a group that promotes a vegan diet gives two local school systems failing grades for the amount of processed meat they serve.

Migraines
Coronary Artery Disease
ADHD

Migraines
Migraines affect about 28 million Americans. They can be both prevented and managed.

Coronary Artery Disease
No one is immune from CAD, the most common form of heart disease.

ADHD
Symptoms include inattention, impulsive actions and hyperactivity.

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High Heels Body Language
Nonverbal communication can speak louder than words.
Lyme Disease Lyme Disease
It's the season for ticks, but lyme disease can be prevented and treated.
Mosquito Bites Mosquito Bites
After a mosquito makes his mark, what causes the itch?
Aging How We Age
Minimize problems related to aging by adapting the right lifestyle.
About this series
Explore the epidemic of childhood obesity, and learn what's being done to stop it. Learn More »
Better Groceries
Use this interactive tool to make healthy selections when shopping for food. Learn More »

Health Columns

Squires

Lean Plate Club

» Sally Squires | Tips and suggestions to help you eat right and feel healthier. | Get the Newsletter

MisFits

The MisFits

» Howard Schneider and Vicky Hallett | We'll add some zip to your fitness routine or help you get off the couch and start moving.

My Time

My Time

» Abigail Trafford | Navigate that a period of life that follows middle age and presents people with new opportunities -- and obstacles.

Health Features

Mysteries

Medical Mysteries

» Sandra G. Boodman | Patients' symptoms puzzled doctors until someone uncovered the real cause.

Genderations

Genderations

» Laura Sessions Stepp | Dig into the psyches and realities of boys and girls.

In Depth

Insurance Staph Infections
The latest patient information on methicillin-resistant staph infections and how to avoid them.

Cold Medicines Children's Cold Medicines
What's off the market, how to get a refund and what prompted all the fuss.

Insurance Health Insurance
Follow health consumers as they use and rate their current plans. Plus, what's coming in 2008 and options for the uninsured.

AIDS/HIV AIDS/HIV
Twenty-five years after the first diagnosis of the first case of AIDS, the world is waking up to the epidemic.

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Alternative Medicine Oversight (The Checkup, July 24, 2008; 11:11 AM)

Medicine Gears Up for Code Green:  Doctors, Hospitals Put Environment On Their Charts (Post, July 22, 2008; Page HE05)

Violence Is Common Among the Young:  Abuse Most Often Comes From Partner, Researchers Find (Post, July 22, 2008; Page HE01)

Lean Plate Club:  Which Diet's Best? That's Your Choice. (Post, July 22, 2008; Page HE01)

Salmonella-Tainted Jalapeño Is Found (Post, July 22, 2008; Page A01)

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Latest News

US fentanyl deaths topped 1,000 over 2 years (AP, July 24, 2008; 3:47 PM)

Booming business helps patients navigate medicine (AP, July 24, 2008; 3:23 PM)

Officials: Search for HIV vaccine needs overhaul (AP, July 24, 2008; 2:01 PM)

Officials: Search for HIV vaccine needs overhaul (AP, July 24, 2008; 2:00 PM)

House Ready to OK $48B in Global AIDS Fight (AP, July 24, 2008; 11:58 AM)
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This Week's Print Edition

Violence Is Common Among The Young (Post, July 22, 2008, Page HE01)

Which Diet's Best? That's Your Choice. (Post, July 22, 2008, Page HE01)

When It's Surgery, Don't Get It Wrong (Post, July 22, 2008, Page HE01)

Which Is Right? (Post, July 22, 2008, Page HE01)

Kids Are Falling for This Souped-Up Skateboard (Post, July 22, 2008, Page HE02)
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Full Print Edition
Health Discussions
Lean Plate Club: Talk About Nutrition and Health (Sally Squires, July 22, 2008; 1:00 PM)

Tuesday, July 22, 11 a.m. ET: Ask the MisFits (Vicky Hallett, July 22, 2008; 11:00 AM)

Lean Plate Club: Talk About Nutrition and Health (Sally Squires, July 15, 2008; 1:00 PM)

Transcript: Overscheduled Teenagers (Anisha Abraham, July 15, 2008; 11:00 AM)

Tuesday, July 15, 11 a.m. ET: Ask the MisFits (Vicky Hallett and Howard Schneider, July 15, 2008; 11:00 AM)
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