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Human immunodeficiency virus
By Barter Johnson
Human immunodeficiency virus
Human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, infection damages the body's immune system. Over time, it leads to acquired immune deficiency syndrome, or AIDS.
What is going on in the body?
HIV affects the immune system in broad and devastating ways. Its main target is a special immune system cell called the CD4+ T lymphocyte. These cells help the body fight infections of all kinds. When infects these cells, it decreases their numbers and affects how the cells that are left function.
After an adult is infected with HIV, he or she usually has no obvious symptoms for 5 to 10 years. During this time, however, the virus is slowly attacking the immune system. When the immune system is weakened enough, it becomes susceptible to other organisms that the body can usually fight off or keep under control. These other organisms include bacteria, other viruses, fungi, and parasites.
Many serious health problems occur as a result of the immune system damage caused by HIV. The most serious is AIDS.
How is the disease diagnosed?
The body produces antibodies to fight off infection. is usually diagnosed by blood tests called antibody titer tests. The enzyme immunoassay, or EIA, is used as a screening test. If this test is positive, a Western blot test is done to confirm the diagnosis. The virus can also be detected by testing for viral proteins and by doing blood cultures. Other tests may be ordered to help diagnose complications of infection,
such as pneumonia.
Negative tests do not always mean that a person is free of infection. Weeks or months might pass after exposure to the virus before antibodies can be detected in the body.
What can be done to prevent the disease?
Although practicing safer sex cannot completely protect a person from HIV, it can lower the risk. Condoms help prevent passing along the virus. Research in laboratories has shown that a spermicide called nonoxynol-9 kills or stops the growth of HIV. However, there are not yet any studies that prove spermicides prevent infection in humans. Some experts do believe that using spermicide on a condom or putting it into the vagina can kill some organisms before they can infect the woman. It is safest to avoid sexual intercourse with people who have infection or unknown status and those who use IV drugs.
A person should not share needles, syringes, or other drug paraphernalia that could carry tainted blood or body fluids with anyone. When caring for someone in an emergency, it is important to wear gloves to protect against in body secretions.
A woman who is pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant, should ask her doctor to test her for HIV. If a woman has HIV, steps can be taken during pregnancy and birth to avoid passing it to her baby.
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In the wake of Tuesday's announcement that the Susan G. Komen for the Cure will be ending grants for breast cancer screening and other breast-health services to Planned Parenthood, other women's health organizations have decried the move, calling it politically motivated and linking it to the abortion debate. <img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c5b0c0b/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=Nonprofits+react%3A+Dr.+Susan+Love+says+she%27s+saddened+by+Komen+decision&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-susan-love-komen-planned-parenthood-20120202%2C0%2C2399560.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Nonprofits+react%3A+Dr.+Susan+Love+says+she%27s+saddened+by+Komen+decision&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-susan-love-komen-planned-parenthood-20120202%2C0%2C2399560.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995977911/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c5b0c0b/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995977911/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c5b0c0b/a2.img" border="0"/></a>
Komen CEO says politics didn't cause break with Planned Parenthood
Susan G. Komen for the Cure's decision to stop giving money to Planned Parenthood for breast health services was not politically motivated, said the group's founder and chief executive in a new video posted on the organization's site and YouTube.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c5b0502/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=Komen+CEO+says+politics+didn%27t+cause+break+with+Planned+Parenthood&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-komen-statement-video-20120202%2C0%2C1601650.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Komen+CEO+says+politics+didn%27t+cause+break+with+Planned+Parenthood&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-komen-statement-video-20120202%2C0%2C1601650.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995977068/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c5b0502/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995977068/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c5b0502/a2.img" border="0"/></a>
In Komen fallout, abortion-breast cancer myth is resurrected
The long-debunked idea that abortions can contribute to breast cancer is reappearing amid the outpouring of comments this week on Susan G. Komen for the Cure's decision to stop funding Planned Parenthood breast-health programs.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c5b0503/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=In+Komen+fallout%2C+abortion-breast+cancer+myth+is+resurrected&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-komen-abortion-20120202%2C0%2C535763.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=In+Komen+fallout%2C+abortion-breast+cancer+myth+is+resurrected&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-komen-abortion-20120202%2C0%2C535763.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995977067/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c5b0503/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995977067/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c5b0503/a2.img" border="0"/></a>
Sugar can harm like alcohol and tobacco; regulate it, article says
Move over salt. Step aside, saturated fat. There’s a new public enemy in the pantry, and it’s … sugar.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c54fbac/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=Sugar+can+harm+like+alcohol+and+tobacco%3B+regulate+it%2C+article+says&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-added-sugar-tax-lustig-20120201%2C0%2C7380295.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Sugar+can+harm+like+alcohol+and+tobacco%3B+regulate+it%2C+article+says&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-added-sugar-tax-lustig-20120201%2C0%2C7380295.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995946635/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c54fbac/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995946635/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c54fbac/a2.img" border="0"/></a>
Showing kids photos of vegetables may get them to eat a bit more
Kids don't always eat their vegetables, but does showing them photos of veggies make them consume more?<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c54d0ba/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=Showing+kids+photos+of+vegetables+may+get+them+to+eat+a+bit+more&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-school-lunch-vegetables-20120201%2C0%2C2923892.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Showing+kids+photos+of+vegetables+may+get+them+to+eat+a+bit+more&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-school-lunch-vegetables-20120201%2C0%2C2923892.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995990622/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c54d0ba/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995990622/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c54d0ba/a2.img" border="0"/></a>
Komen, Planned Parenthood and Congress: What's the status?
What's the status of the congressional investigation of Planned Parenthood?<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c550011/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=Komen%2C+Planned+Parenthood+and+Congress%3A+What%27s+the+status%3F&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-komen-planned-parenthood-congressional-investigation-20120201%2C0%2C4337608.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Komen%2C+Planned+Parenthood+and+Congress%3A+What%27s+the+status%3F&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-komen-planned-parenthood-congressional-investigation-20120201%2C0%2C4337608.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div>
Planned Parenthood: Sen. Alex Padilla a Komen 'Pink Tie Guy' no more
Now it's real serious. California state Sen. Alex Padilla says he's severing ties -- and taking off his own tie -- with Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The announcement comes a day after the Komen foundation announced it was ending grants to Planned Parenthood for breast-cancer screening and other breast-health services.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c54e0cf/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=Planned+Parenthood%3A+Sen.+Alex+Padilla+a+Komen+%27Pink+Tie+Guy%27+no+more&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-alex-padilla-pink-tie-komen-planned-parenthood-breast-cancer-20120201%2C0%2C5270689.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Planned+Parenthood%3A+Sen.+Alex+Padilla+a+Komen+%27Pink+Tie+Guy%27+no+more&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-alex-padilla-pink-tie-komen-planned-parenthood-breast-cancer-20120201%2C0%2C5270689.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995939668/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c54e0cf/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995939668/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c54e0cf/a2.img" border="0"/></a>
In wake of Komen-Planned Parenthood rift, eyes turn to Karen Handel
As pro-choice supporters sound off over the decision by Susan G. Komen for the Cure to pull grants to Planned Parenthood for funding breast-cancer screening and other breast health services, some have suggested a link between Tuesday's announcement and Komen's hiring of a self-described "pro-life Christian" last year to a prominent position within the foundation.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c54959a/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=In+wake+of+Komen-Planned+Parenthood+rift%2C+eyes+turn+to+Karen+Handel&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-susan-komen-planned-parenthood-breast-cancer-20120201%2C0%2C7491587.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=In+wake+of+Komen-Planned+Parenthood+rift%2C+eyes+turn+to+Karen+Handel&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-susan-komen-planned-parenthood-breast-cancer-20120201%2C0%2C7491587.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995943798/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c54959a/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995943798/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c54959a/a2.img" border="0"/></a>
Sleep apnea may make people more prone to silent strokes
Having severe sleep apnea may make people more at risk for silent strokes and small brain lesions, researchers found.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c5483b3/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=Sleep+apnea+may+make+people+more+prone+to+silent+strokes&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-stroke-sleep-apnea-20120201%2C0%2C2331742.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Sleep+apnea+may+make+people+more+prone+to+silent+strokes&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-stroke-sleep-apnea-20120201%2C0%2C2331742.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995937564/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c5483b3/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995937564/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c5483b3/a2.img" border="0"/></a>
Wake-up stroke victims can receive clot-busting drugs, study says
Stroke victims who are treated with blood-clot dissolving medications often recover better than people who don't receive the drugs. The medications, called tissue plasminogen activators, must be given within 4.5 hours of the first symptoms of stroke. Many people arrive at the hospital too late for the therapy.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c546313/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=Wake-up+stroke+victims+can+receive+clot-busting+drugs%2C+study+says&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-stroke-20120201%2C0%2C2920091.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Wake-up+stroke+victims+can+receive+clot-busting+drugs%2C+study+says&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-stroke-20120201%2C0%2C2920091.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995986534/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c546313/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995986534/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c546313/a2.img" border="0"/></a>
Internet heats up over Komen's Planned Parenthood decision
The recent announcement from Susan G. Komen for the Cure to cut funds to Planned Parenthood has prompted lively discussions on public message boards, Twitter and Facebook arguing both for and against the decision.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c540f0f/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=Internet+heats+up+over+Komen%27s+Planned+Parenthood+decision&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-komen-planned-parenthood-comments-20120201%2C0%2C6599645.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Internet+heats+up+over+Komen%27s+Planned+Parenthood+decision&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-komen-planned-parenthood-comments-20120201%2C0%2C6599645.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995985933/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c540f0f/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995985933/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c540f0f/a2.img" border="0"/></a>
Komen affiliate 'frustrated' by Planned Parenthood decision
Not everyone associated with the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure is happy about the group's decision to sever ties with Planned Parenthood.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c5419f2/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=Komen+affiliate+%27frustrated%27+by+Planned+Parenthood+decision&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-komen-connecticut-planned-parenthood-20120201%2C0%2C7872409.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Komen+affiliate+%27frustrated%27+by+Planned+Parenthood+decision&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-komen-connecticut-planned-parenthood-20120201%2C0%2C7872409.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995934224/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c5419f2/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995934224/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c5419f2/a2.img" border="0"/></a>
Komen decision triggering petitions, donations
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation's decision to yank its funding from Planned Parenthood has triggered a flood of donations to Planned Parenthood and at least two petitions aimed at reversing the decision.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c539e0a/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=Komen+decision+triggering+petitions%2C+donations&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-komen-planned-parenthood-20120201%2C0%2C689940.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Komen+decision+triggering+petitions%2C+donations&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-komen-planned-parenthood-20120201%2C0%2C689940.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995982019/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c539e0a/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995982019/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c539e0a/a2.img" border="0"/></a>
Chronic conditions' toll tallied
The sunny fact that Americans are living longer, more productive lives has a dark side: More of us than ever live with chronic illnesses that are not only a drag on sufferers' time and energy, but on the nation's pocketbook. The Institute of Medicine on Tuesday put a dollar figure on the cost of caring for chronic illness in the United States--$1.5 trillion yearly, fully three-fourths of annual healthcare spending.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c4deb61/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=Chronic+conditions%27+toll+tallied&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-chronic-disease-toll-20120131%2C0%2C4463435.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Chronic+conditions%27+toll+tallied&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-chronic-disease-toll-20120131%2C0%2C4463435.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995895216/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c4deb61/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995895216/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c4deb61/a2.img" border="0"/></a>
Olympian Natalie Coughlin on food: Eat healthfully, but enjoy it
Swimmer Natalie Coughlin didn't earn 11 Olympic medals by eating junk food. The 29-year-old has been interested in food since her days at UC Berkeley, when she began to break out of her grilled chicken and broccoli habit and explore more appealing fare.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c4db9d8/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=Olympian+Natalie+Coughlin+on+food%3A+Eat+healthfully%2C+but+enjoy+it&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-natalie-coughlin-food-nutrition-20120131%2C0%2C3357426.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Olympian+Natalie+Coughlin+on+food%3A+Eat+healthfully%2C+but+enjoy+it&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-natalie-coughlin-food-nutrition-20120131%2C0%2C3357426.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995900077/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c4db9d8/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995900077/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c4db9d8/a2.img" border="0"/></a>
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