Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are spread by sexual contact involving the genitals, mouth, or rectum, and can also be spread from a pregnant woman to her fetus before or during delivery. STDs, which affect both men and women, are a worldwide public health concern.
Although most STDs can be cured, some cannot, including HIV (which...more

"I'm so confused," my friend Tania said recently. "Ten years ago I ate pasta all the time, because it was low-fat. Then five years ago I stopped eating pasta altogether, because it's high carb. Now they're saying pasta is actually good for me—again! What's the deal?...more

Nicotine gum and lozenges release nicotine slowly into the mouth.
Nicotine patches stick to your skin and slowly release nicotine through the skin into your bloodstream.
The nicotine inhaler has a holder that contains nicotine. The inhaler delivers a puff of nicotine vapor into your mouth and throat.
You...more

Anything that is breaded and fried is bound not to be good for you, but in the case of chicken nuggets—a staple in many households with young children—there can also be the additional unhealthy amount of fat and sodium. Consumer Reports, the nonstop reviewer of all the things we use on a daily basis, has taken on 15 different brands of this...more