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Sex without fear

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A number of small pharmaceutical firms, including Biosyn, are in the process of developing the first sexual 'superlube.' Inserted into the vagina before sex, 'Superlube' helps prevent AIDS, genital herpes and other sexually transmitted diseases and promises a more satisfying sexual experience for the wearer. However, those who oppose the development of the product contend that products such as these could usher in another sexual revolution.

Author: Belkin, Lisa
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: New Woman
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-6974
Year: 1999
Innovations, Prevention, AIDS (Disease), Contraceptives, Herpesvirus infections, Herpes

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Haunted by mold

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More houses, buildings and residences are contaminated by molds, but the contamination is not always easy to determine or contain once it is entrenched. Toxic molds cause health problems, especially for people who are sensitive to it. Several cases are described.

Author: Belkin, Lisa
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2001
Health aspects, Analysis, Cover Story, Molds (Fungi), Housing and health, Mold control

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Watching her weight

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Anamarie Regino was taken away from her parents by the state of New Mexico who said that the child's obesity was life-threatening and caused by her parents. A discussion of the family's struggle and society's involvement in the child's story is presented.

Author: Belkin, Lisa
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2001
Causes of, Physiological aspects, Behavior, Children, Overweight persons, Obesity, Regino, Anamarie

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