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A woman wears a mask in Beijing on Dec. 2, 2009

The H1N1 Pandemic: Mild So Far, but a Second Wave Is Possible

Since early November, cases of H1N1 have continued to decline nationwide, suggesting a "mild" pandemic, but health officials are still bracing for a second wave

Blogs

Wellness

A Way to Rewrite Memories of Fear?

Recalling a frightening moment or event can be unsettling as your body revisits the sense of danger and panic you first experienced, and the frequent recurrence of these recollections can even lay a foundation for anxiety disorders

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Climate Change Conference

TIME looks at what's on the agenda for the talks in Copenhagen that began on Dec. 7

Health.com

Can an Antidepressant Help Me Sleep?

The most widely prescribed medication for insomnia isn't a sleep drug.

Video

Acoustic News: Climate Change Edition

Can you feel the heat? As countries gather for the climate conference in Copenhagen, most experts believe we're in for a long, hot century

Special Report

The Year in Health 2009

Even in tough economic times, science doesn't stop. The past year was another in which we got a lot smarter — and maybe a little healthier. Here are some highlights

Special Report

Our Greatest Explorations and Adventures

From the Moon to Mount Everest, our list of the greatest leaps and highest climbs in human history

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