The era of abstinence-only education is coming to an end -- at least as far as federal dollars go. How should sex ed be taught moving forward?

Abstinence-only education has been a mainstay of sex ed for more than a decade. Now, as the Obama administration cuts off federal funding, the movement scrambles for money, determined to continue its mission.

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Readers' stories show insurance is no guarantee against medical bill disasters. What do you think?

Msnbc.com shares the stories of three families who were shattered to learn that their coverage wasn’t enough, that it didn’t exist when they needed it most, or that it ended with the loss of a job.

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Readers' choice: Which health care story do you want msnbc.com to tell next?

Msnbc.com is digging into your top concerns surrounding health care reform. Which of these issues do you want us to cover? Vote on the following five hot-button topics and we’ll tackle the winner in an upcoming 'Dose of Reality' report featuring our readers' stories.

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Do you need nature to feel like a human being?

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How would a family history of mental illness weigh on your choice to have a child?

Mental health professionals have long known that certain mental illnesses can run within families — and that history weighs heavily on some people who are struggling to decide whether to have children and risk passing it on.

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Should an extra tax be added to sugary drinks?

In a bid to ramp up the public health battle against obesity, a group of nutrition and economics experts are pushing for a tax of 1 cent on every of ounce of sodas and other sweetened beverages.

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Are you planning to get a swine flu vaccine?

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Moms and Dads: How do you squeeze in exercise between the demands of parenting and work? Share your tips and strategies.

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Which health care story do you want msnbc.com to tell?

Msnbc.com is digging into your top concerns surrounding health care reform. Which of these issues do you want us to cover? Vote on the following five hot-button topics and we’ll tackle the winner in an upcoming 'Dose of Reality' report featuring our readers' stories.

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What are your tips for managing busy kids' schedules?

No need to worry about frazzled kids cramming ballet lessons, soccer practice and Girl Scout meetings into their schedules. Turns out, most kids are fine, new research shows. It’s the parents who are on overload.

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How have you coped with a child going away to college?

Each year, 1.8 million students head off to four-year schools across the country. For many incoming freshman it's a time of exciting new opportunity - but many of their parents feel a mix of emotion.

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Should health care providers be required to get swine flu shots?

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Should schools test student athletes for steroid use?

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Should the CDC recommend that all boys born in the U.S. get circumcised?

U.S. health officials are considering recommending routine circumcision for all baby boys born here to reduce the spread of HIV.

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Should kids with autism be allowed to take their trained dogs to school?

Like seeing-eye dogs for the blind, trained dogs are now being used to help autistic children deal with their disabilities. But some schools want to keep the animals out, and families are fighting back.

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Need a dose of reality? Send msnbc.com the health care claims you'd like us to fact-check.

Do health care reform headlines leave you saying “huh?” Unsure if newsmakers are telling the truth or fudging facts? Post a statement that you want msnbc.com to investigate. We'll report back on what we find at healthcare.msnbc.com.

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Dr. Nancy answers your questions on the health care debate

What else do you want to know about the efforts to overhaul our health care system? NBC chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman will answer your questions on future shows.

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Are illegal immigrants covered by health care reform? Dr. Nancy dispels confusion on the issue.

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Is personal responsibility for one's health key to the success of health care reform?

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Have you ever used a tanning bed?

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What's your biggest beach worry?

A new study shows that some pretty nasty bugs lurk at the beach. But do you have bigger things to worry about?

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Do you think selecting an overweight person as surgeon general sets a bad example for the nation?

Since President Obama announced his pick for the nation’s Top Doc, Internet message boards have been atwitter with the observation that Dr. Regina Benjamin is overweight. Does it matter?

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What's your curse word of choice?

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Do you hide money around the house?

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Do you think all Americans should be required to purchase health insurance?

Both those Americans who can’t afford to buy health insurance and those who have decided to get by without it will face the same order from congressional Democrats as they prepare legislation to overhaul health care: buy health insurance.

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