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Emily Graham


The science of kissing

Lady and the Tramp over a spaghetti dinner. Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard in the rain in ?Breakfast at Tiffany?s.? Britney and Madonna at the VMAs.

Attack of the Flesh-Eating Bacteria

Some parts of medicine are relatively dull. Maintaining enthusiasm for high blood pressure and diabetes requires the endurance of a saint, or, say, a general practitioner.

Bump the Grind

For many children that grew up in the 1980s, the concept of teeth gnashing likely evokes images of King Max from ?Where the Wild Things Are?. Surprisingly enough, however, many of us gnash our teeth on a daily or nightly basis.

Think before you ink

Tattooing has been around for centuries, and its uses and forms have ranged from cultural initiation and status symbols to biker gang solidarity and romantic proclamations.

Positive outcomes from HIV testing

You probably have thought about it, have seen the after-school specials and have been inundated with information about HIV since that first uncomfortable health class in middle school.

Herpes simplex: Keeping it simple

Herpes is a viral infection and a resilient one at that. Knowledge of the disease has been around since the time of Hippocrates ? think old, Greek ? but it is clear that herpes is not going anywhere.

Stay healthy, stay Pap-py

There are very few things that make me envy men. Among these are simplistic hair regimens, honest prices on car repair and the veneration of beer bellies.

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