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THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIESTwo caucasian hands washing with soapsuds under a silver water spicket
Germs: Understand and protect against bacteria, viruses and infection
What's the best way to stay disease-free? Prevent infections. Learn simple tactics to help you stay healthy.

Healthy eating: Jazz it up with these tips
Healthy eating doesn't have to be boring. Here are 10 ways to add pizzazz to your meals and snacks.

EXPERT ANSWERS
Bladder outlet obstruction: Causes in men?
Discover possible causes and treatments of this condition that can lead to trouble with urination.

Kombucha tea: Does it have health benefits?
Find out if kombucha tea lives up to its reputation as a health tonic and if it has any adverse effects.

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PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Essential thrombocythemia
Cavities/tooth decay
Fitness basics
Insect bites and stings: First aid

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HEALTHY RECIPES
Italian flags (tomato and mozzarella salad)
Strawberry balsamic sorbet
Polenta with roasted Mediterranean vegetables

HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK
Applying sunscreen? Don't be stingy
Most people use sunscreen too sparingly. If you're wearing swim gear, it takes about 1 ounce (28 grams) of sunscreen to cover all exposed parts of your body. That's the amount in a standard shot glass. If you're only using a dime-sized drop of sunscreen, you're not using nearly enough.

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Stress: Your attitude affects your reality
Your attitude impacts your mood. So why choose to be negative?