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Lesbian New York City Mayoral Candidate Christine Quinn Reveals Bulimia Struggles

HEALTH | By Jennifer Peltz | May 16
On Tuesday, Christine Quinn disclosed a difficult piece of her past that she had kept private: She was bulimic for a decade in her teens and 20s, went to rehab for it at 26 and considers herself a recovering alcoholic to this day.

Love Your Feet

HEALTH | By Kyle Washburn | May 16
We all enjoy the look and feel of flip flops and sandals, but style and support are key to healthy feet and an enjoyable summer.

Pam and Mark Crawford

Parents Sue SC Hospital Over Child’s Gender Assignment Surgery

HEALTH | By Meg Kinnard | May 15
A couple filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the state of South Carolina for what they say was an unnecessary sexual assignment surgery performed on a toddler they later adopted.

Salt shakers and other condiments sit on a beverage dispenser table at a Boston Market restaurant in Alexandria, Va.

Study Questions How Sharply US Should Cut the Salt

HEALTH | By Lauren Neergaard | May 15
A study suggests that it’s not clear whether eating super low-sodium levels offers many benefits.

Danny Resnic, the founder of Origami condoms.

Origami Condom Founder on the Next Phase of Protection

HIV/AIDS | By Holly Grigg-Spall | May 15
EDGE speaks with Danny Resnic, the founder of the condom company Origami, to learn how his brand of unique condoms differs from standard condoms that currently monopolize the market.

Dr. Joyce Brothers died Monday, May 13, 2013, in New York City, according to publicist Sanford Brokaw

Popular Psychologist Joyce Brothers Dead at 85

HEALTH | By Ula Ilnytky | May 14
Popular psychologist Joyce Brothers died Monday May 13 at age 85 of respiratory failure at her home in Fort Lee, N.J.

medical marijuana patient Kevin Brown smells marijuana available at The Apothecarium Medical Cannabis Dispensary in San Francisco

California Cities Can Ban Medical Marijuana Shops

By Lisa Leff | May 9
The California Supreme Court ruled Monday that cities and counties can ban medical marijuana dispensaries -- a situation that could affect people who use it to help treat their HIV/AIDS.

Ask the Doc: A Cure for HIV?

By Demetre Daskalakis | Apr 30
Five years ago, experts would have scoffed at the idea of a cure for HIV. Today, it may be closer than ever.