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• Treatment target for herpes pinpointed
  A new study has found that VP16 is the molecular key that unlocks the virus from its latent state.
• Multiple Births Up Depression Risk
  
• Avoid pistachios, FDA says
  Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers not to eat any products containing pistachios because the nuts may be contaminated with salmonella.
• Obesity in Babies?
  The current epidemic of childhood obesity could start when some babies are just six months old.
• Birth control pill linked to asthma risk
  Women who use oral contraceptives may have an increased risk of asthma?particularly if they are overweight, a new study has found.
• Tips for shopping for health insurance
  A health reporter talks to experts about how you can navigate the "minefield" of choosing a private health plan.
• Circumcision guards against STDs
  Study finds procedure dramatically reduces transmission of herpes, human papillomavirus.
• As the economy drops, vasectomies rise
  Doctors say the expense of raising another child may be driving the trend.
• FDA ordered to re-examine "morning-after" pill
  A U.S. District Court judge has asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revisit a decision to limit access to the "morning-after" non-prescription contraceptive pill to women ages 18 years and older.
• Second-generation female condom approved
  The new female condom protects against pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease.
• First DNA test for HPV approved
  The virus associated with most cases of cervical cancer.
• Hormone might help restore female fertility
  Kisspeptin spurs healthy ovulation, researchers explain.
• Q&A: The dangers of untreated adult ADHD
  Divorce, job loss, alcoholism, automobile accidents, and sexually transmitted diseases are likely to be the negative consequences of the disease, says Dr. David W. Goodman.
• Migraines in pregnancy boost vascular risks
  Headaches should be seen as indicator of other problems, expert says.
• Many seniors not selecting lowest cost Medicare drug plans
  Too many choices along with confusing options are throwing up roadblocks to making the smartest decision, report says.