Today Is National HIV Testing Day
June 27, 2012
HIV newly infects about 48,000 Americans every year, but one in five with the disease don’t even know they have it. Read More »
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Surgeon General's Video Contest: Tobacco - I'm Not Buying It!
April 12, 2012
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is betting that young people have something powerful to say about smoking. Read More »
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Let's Talk: Where do you find science-based health information?
October 25, 2011
Many U.S. Government agencies have Web sites to share information and resources with the public. Some help you find services you need—for instance, the Motor Vehicle Administration in your state helps you understand how to get your driver’s license. Read More »
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Teen Brain, a Work in Progress
September 14, 2011
Have you ever wondered why you have to be 16 to get your driver’s license or 18 to vote or 21 to legally drink alcohol? It’s partly because your brain is not ready to take on these responsibilities, since your brain is not fully developed when you’re a teen. Read More »
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Not LOKO for Alcoholic Energy Drinks
August 26, 2011
You may remember that a while back, SBB addressed an unhealthy new fad—energy drinks. Read More »
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