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JAN. 14, 2009

LATEST HEALTH NEWS  Brought to you by STDs Rebound After Long Decline Sexually spread diseases — for years on the decline — are on the rise, with reported chlamydia cases setting a record, government health officials said Tuesday. MORE How Buzzed Is Your City? Check out if your city is among the most over-caffeinated in the nation... MORE Want to Avoid a Cold? Sleep Getting enough sleep reduces your chances of catching a cold, according to new research. MORE Tainted Peanut Butter May Be Linked to 3 Deaths The salmonella bacteria that has sickened more than 400 people in 43 states linked to peanut butter may have caused three deaths. MORE Kaiser Call Centers Risking Patients' Lives? Kaiser Permanente's call centers are under state investigation after concerns that unlicensed clerks may be endangering the health of patients. MORE WEATHER TODAY HIGH: 65 LOW: 48   TRAFFIC GREEN HEADLINES Want to Save Money at SFO? Rent Greener Cars People who rent cars at San Francisco International Airport will soon be able to save money if they rent a hybrid or high-mileage car. MORE SoCal Ocean Deathtrap Sliced Into Pieces Volunteer scuba divers are cutting a massive fishing net that has turned into a deadly trap for all manner of marine life off Southern California. MORE Stanford Launches $100 Million Green Institute Stanford University has announced a $100 million initiative to study energy issues. MORE

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