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Global Health: H.I.V. Stalks Prostitutes and Their Children in Cambodia

International Herald Tribune - Posted: February 20th, 2017, 3:56pm UTC

A small survey suggests that many young sex workers cannot protect themselves from infection and pass it on to their infants.

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Shared: A Balm When You’re Expecting: Sometimes Pot Does the Trick

International Herald Tribune - Posted: February 20th, 2017, 3:35pm UTC

Five women describe why they used marijuana while pregnant, and how they assessed the risks and benefits before making that choice.

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QA: Getting the Most From Vitamins and Mineral Supplements

International Herald Tribune - Posted: February 20th, 2017, 10:32am UTC

The National Institutes of Health studies dietary supplements and advises the public and professionals, but its conclusions are often complicated.

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Personal Health: The Worst That Could Happen? Going Blind, People Say

International Herald Tribune - Posted: February 20th, 2017, 6:00am UTC

When eyesight fails, some people become socially disengaged, leading to isolation and loneliness.

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The New Health Care: Wearable Fitness Devices Don’t Seem to Make You More Fit

International Herald Tribune - Posted: February 20th, 2017, 5:30am UTC

Fitbits and Apple Watches and the like may have their uses, but they don’t appear to be effective in weight loss.

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The New Health Care: Wearable Fitness Devices Don’t Seem to Make You Fitter

International Herald Tribune - Posted: February 20th, 2017, 5:30am UTC

Fitbits and Apple Watches and the like may have their uses, but they don’t appear to be effective in weight loss.

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