vendredi 30 juin 2017

Louisiana senator finds health care frustration at town hall

A town hall meeting held by U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy to talk about flood recovery in Louisiana's capital city was at times derailed by people trying to pressure the Republican to vote against the Senate GOP's proposed health rewrite

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Your Money: Plan on Growing Old? Then the Medicaid Debate Affects You

Here’s how the various Republican health care bills germinating in Congress might affect Medicaid — and how they could reduce your options in old age.

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Health Care Is Complicated. Trump’s Pitch? Not So Much.

If your only source of information were President Trump, this is what you would know about the American Health Care Act, the Republican legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare.

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WATCH: 'Brain-eating' amoeba found in 2 Louisiana water systems

Tap water is safe to drink but residents should avoid getting it in their noses.

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Inside Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis' $49.5M childhood home

The former first lady's home outside of Washington, D.C., has hit the market.

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WATCH: Woman in wheelchair finishes Spartan Race

Tiffany Gambill was helped by her fellow gym members throughout the Spartan Sprint course in Rutland, Mass.

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$45 Billion to Fight Opioid Abuse? That’s Much Too Little, Experts Say

Consistent health care coverage for addicts, not a lump sum in the form of grants, is what’s needed to help stem the opioid epidemic, addiction specialists say.

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Manhunt underway after teen shot dead in suspected road rage incident

Bianca Nikol Roberson and a man in a pickup were merging into the same lane.

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James Cromwell sentenced to jail for NY plant protest

The "Babe" actor refused to pay fines over his arrest at a protest.

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Puerto Rico struggles to save historic buildings amid crisis

Puerto Rico's prized historic buildings are falling apart as a debt crisis and enduring economic recession slash public and private funding for maintenance, repairs and restoration.

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A pregnant teen in a class by herself

Maddie Runkles from Maryland and Liz McNitt from Pennsylvania both became pregnant in high school but had very different experiences.

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'Morning Joe' hosts respond to Trump's attacks

Trump attacked the two hosts on Twitter on Thursday.

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Kellyanne Conway on Trump: 'I didn't say I endorsed his attacks'

Kellyanne Conway defends President Trump's use of social media to connect with the public but wouldn't say if she endorses his "attacks" on Twitter.

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The Latest: Fox is giving Trump tweets a tough look

Fox News Channel, normally a Trump ally, is giving the president tough coverage of his tweets

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'Brain-eating' amoeba found in 2 Louisiana water systems

Brain-eating amoebas have been detected in two water systems in Louisiana, the state's health department said Thursday.

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APNewsBreak: Legionnaires' found at Ohio prison hospital

Two inmates have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease at Ohio's prison hospital

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Public Health: There’s Only One Grocery Store in Most Rural Areas. Should We Expect Two Health Insurers?

It’s hard to persuade insurers to operate in rural America, and the Republican health bill could make things worse.

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Football's Paul Kruger Lists Multi-Sport Colorado Estate

The free agent, who played last season as a defensive end for the New Orleans Saints, is asking $8.5 million for his Evergreen property that includes a gym and equestrian center.

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Paul & Phil Will Make You Love the Tour de France

An eccentric and everlasting pair of Englishmen—Paul Sherwen and Phil Liggett—are the relaxing daily soundtrack for cycling’s biggest race.

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Economic View: High Drug Prices Are Bad. Cutting Them Could Be Worse.

Reining in soaring drug prices seems to be an easy call. But if the government keeps cutting back on research funding, it could make matters worse.

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WATCH: CDC advises you may need multiple Lyme disease tests after a tick bite

The CDC is telling ABC News that the public should be cautious with false-negative results from Lyme disease tests after getting a tick bite.

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Fourth of July tales from the emergency room

It's probably best to leave the fireworks to the professionals.

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UK parents say life-support to end for terminally-ill son

The parents of terminally-ill baby Charlie Gard say he will be taken off of life-support at a London children's hospital

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Ask Well: Can You Have a Healthy Vegetarian or Vegan Pregnancy?

A plant-based diet is healthful for pregnant women, as long as there’s appropriate planning.

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Ties: Blood Lines: Fishing With My Daughter

She has learned to appreciate the pleasures — and weather the frustrations — of the most meditative of outdoor endeavors.

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Simone Veil, leading French feminist politician, dies at 89

Simone Veil, a French survivor of Nazi death camps and prominent proponent of Europe's integration who spearheaded abortion rights as one of France's most prominent woman politicians, has died at 89

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Simone Veil, Nazi death camp survivor and prominent French politician who spearheaded abortion rights, dies at age 89

Simone Veil, Nazi death camp survivor and prominent French politician who spearheaded abortion rights, dies at age 89

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jeudi 29 juin 2017

Patient shoots 2 at Las Vegas pain clinic, kills himself

A patient at a pain-management clinic in Las Vegas shot and injured two employees before shooting and killing himself

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How a Winter Sports World Champ Spends His Summer Vacation

Lowell Bailey won America’s first biathlon world title and is ‘huge in Oslo.’ Not so much in the U.S.

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Trump Nominates Indiana Health Commissioner as Surgeon General

Dr. Jerome M. Adams was appointed health commissioner by Vice President Mike Pence when he was governor, and helped address an H.I.V. outbreak there.

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A New Show of Dennis Hopper's Photos is Opening in Los Angeles

Over 200 photos from Hopper’s ‘Lost Album’ will be exhibited at the Kohn Gallery beginning July 8.

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Oregon infant's illness prompts warning about placenta pills

Health officials are warning moms about the dangers of eating capsules made from ground-up placentas

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Fears of hackers targeting US hospitals, medical devices for cyber attacks

Experts are warning that not only is the randsomware problem getting worse, but hospital computers and medical devices are vulnerable to hacking.

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Fears of hackers targeting US hospitals, medical devices for cyber attacks

Experts are warning that not only is the randsomware problem getting worse, but hospital computers and medical devices are vulnerable to hacking.

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The Future of the NBA Will Be Decided On Twitter

The NBA’s off-season is now as big as the regular season and it all starts this weekend with free agency.

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WATCH: '10% Happier': Tom Bergeron, Host of 'Dancing with the Stars'

ABC's Dan Harris talks with Bergeron about how he got his start in the television business and his meditation practice

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WATCH: '10% Happier': Tom Bergeron, Host of 'Dancing with the Stars'

ABC's Dan Harris talks with Bergeron about how he got his start in the television business and his meditation practice

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Gravlax: The Cure for Breakfast Blahs

For an easy, elegant brunch, cure your own gravlax. Then use the leftovers in a hearty rye-bread hash. These simple recipes will carry you right through the weekend.

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Car-Lovers Buff Their Way to Bliss---and You Can, Too

As better car-cleaning tools allow enthusiasts to detail their vehicles like pros, more are discovering the Zen of auto-care.

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Chic Storage Inspired by Midcentury Miami

How to emulate the sculptural look of a memorable cabinet spotted at the new Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club in Miami.

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How the Head of Death Valley National Park Keeps Cool When It's Sweltering

Mike Reynold’s trick for keeping water chilled in extreme heat, the best car for traversing desert back roads and other tips.

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South Dakota sued for using catheter in toddler drug screen

The American Civil Liberties Union is suing South Dakota over the use of a catheter to take a urine sample from a 3-year-old boy

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The Latest: GOP Senate leaders add $45B to health care bill

Top Senate Republicans have agreed to add $45 billion for battling opioid abuse to their struggling health care bill

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Old Glories: A Salute to Antique U.S. Flags, and Where to Find One

A Fourth of July appreciation of the soulful beauty of antique American flags—pre-standardization and mass production.

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The Easy Way to Master 5 Summer Water Sports

Don’t sit on the shore while others have a splashing good time. This game-changing gear makes kayaking, sailing, skimboarding, surfing and even swimming a heck of a lot easier—even for total beginners.

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A Discreetly Fashionable Getaway in New England

Southern Vermont is slowly morphing into a sophisticated destination. Just don’t be surprised if you go for the weekend and wind up buying your own farmhouse

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Aetna to leave Connecticut headquarters for New York City

Aetna is moving its headquarters to New York City after nearly two centuries in Hartford, Connecticut

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Swedish, Dutch FMs worried about cholera in Yemen

The foreign ministers of Sweden and Netherlands have expressed "their shock" at the latest reports of suspected cholera cases in Yemen that has exceeded 200,000 people with an estimated 5,000 new cases every day

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7 Fashion Trends Designers Want Men To Wear Next Spring

Neckties are coming back, jeans are getting wider and maybe, just maybe, the manbag will finally have its day. The men’s spring 2018 fashion shows unleashed a flood of trends. Here, the looks mostly likely to trickle down to your closet.

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Peperonata Salad With Chèvre and Ham: Quick Recipe

In this recipe from Atlanta chef Steven Satterfield, a summer salad of arugula, basil, new potatoes and quick-pickled peppers hides a surprise at its base: a thick schmear of seasoned goat cheese waiting to be scooped up with every bite.

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Homes That Celebrate the Spirit of Independence

Three luxury homes for sale in the Iowa, Kentucky and Minnesota cities of Independence.

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London Developers Hope Hipsters Will Revive Home Sales

To boost the city’s sluggish real-estate market, apartment builders are targeting young professionals with upscale apartments and hip amenities, such as craft-beer bars and a fitness center that specializes in circus skills.

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GOP Gov. John Kasich faces health care clash at home in Ohio

Republican legislators in Ohio are bracing for a veto fight with GOP Gov. John Kasich as the national health care debate hits the 2016 presidential contender on his home turf.

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How to Get Over an Aversion to Whiskey

Thirty-five years after an unfortunate experience with spirits, novelist Matthew Klam confronts a bottle of Nelson’s First 108 Tennessee Whiskey and his anxieties.

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Rediscovering Trailblazing Architect Paul Williams

A surge of interest in the late African-American architect means top dollar for his Southern California homes.

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New York Penthouse With Bonus Apartments Asks $48 Million

Developer Continuum Company is offering two studios and two parking spaces to help sell its duplex penthouse in Madison Square Park Tower.

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Egypt airport says screening for cholera from Sudan outbreak

Cairo airport screens Sudanese passengers for cholera after WHO reported outbreaks in some areas of Sudan

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WATCH: 'GMA' medical alert: What could be causing the pain in your teenager's knees?

ABC News' Paula Faris tells parents they should know about Osgood-Schlatter disease, which may affect as many as one in five young athletes.

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As South Sudan's civil war rages, cholera takes deadly toll

'The worst I've ever seen it:' As South Sudan civil war rages, cholera takes deadly toll

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What to Blame for Your Stomach Bug? Not Always the Last Thing You Ate

Most of us experience an “acute gastrointestinal event” at least once a year. Reading the clues might reduce your risk in the future.

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AP FACT CHECK: Warped reality in health debate

AP FACT CHECK: Warped reality in debate over Republican health care overhaul

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AP FACT CHECK: Warped reality in health debate

AP FACT CHECK: Warped reality in debate over Republican health care overhaul

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Little progress evident as GOP hunts health bill votes

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is exploring options for salvaging the battered Republican health care bill

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mercredi 28 juin 2017

Pence: Trump will repeal Obama's health law by summer's end

Vice President Mike Pence says President Donald Trump's administration will repeal former President Barack Obama's health reforms by the end of the summer

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The Latest: GOP ponders how best to sell health care

Some Republicans are worried that President Donald Trump's difficulty staying on message might do more harm than good in selling their health care bill.

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Smart Kids Live Longer

Lower scores on childhood intelligence tests were associated with death from heart disease, stroke, respiratory disease, and lung and stomach cancers.

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Police: Pregnant woman overdoses, charged with baby assault

A Pennsylvania woman who police say overdosed on heroin while pregnant and had to undergo a cesarean section is being charged with assault on her unborn child

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Even ‘Safe’ Pollution Levels Can Be Deadly

Fine particulates and ozone in the air increase the risk of premature death.

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Rockets Fire at Warriors by Trading for Chris Paul

The Houston Rockets made the first huge move on an NBA free agent even before free agency begins this weekend by trading for Los Angeles Clippers star Chris Paul.

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Will Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger Hit the Rookie Wall?

History says a major regression is coming for big-hitting, rookie sluggers Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger.

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Selling the GOP health care bill: Does Trump help or hurt?

President Donald Trump can command an audience and deliver a sales pitch. But some Republicans worry he doesn't stick to the script on health care

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Selling the GOP health care bill: Does Trump help or hurt?

President Donald Trump can command an audience and deliver a sales pitch. But some Republicans worry he doesn't stick to the script on health care

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'Healthy Living for Summer': Cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients

How to cook healthy meals with fresh ingredients and seasonal items.

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WATCH: How to cook with fresh, healthy and seasonal ingredients this summer

ABC News' Olivia Smith and Chef Yasmina Ksikes show how to make dishes featuring the best flavors of summer.

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WATCH: How to cook with fresh, healthy and seasonal ingredients this summer

ABC News' Olivia Smith and Chef Yasmina Ksikes show how to make dishes featuring the best flavors of summer.

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GOP touts lower premiums, but other insurance costs to rise

Republicans are touting that premiums would go down under their health care legislation, but that reflects insurance that would cover a smaller share of the cost of medical bills

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Which Airlines Pad Their Schedules the Most?

U.S. carriers have added more cushion to schedules to account for weather delays, air-traffic mix-ups—and to climb DOT rankings for on-time arrivals.

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Last Call for Mini-Bottles? A Little Booze Battle is Nipping at Maine

The state put a deposit on tiny liquor bottles. Now the governor wants to take them off shelves altogether.

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Texas Medicaid cuts leave special needs kids without therapy

Texas children with special needs have lost critical services since the state implemented $350 million in Medicaid cuts to speech, occupational and physical therapy

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The Skinny-Jeans Backlash: Why Non-Stretch Denim is Ruling Again

As the trend for Lycra-boosted skinny jeans fades, 100%-cotton denim that won’t lose its shape is back. A guide to finding your ideal pair.

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The Pitcher Drink That Confers Instant Cool

Bring a little Italian-style sprezzatura to your July Fourth weekend with the Pompel-Spritz, a citrusy spin on a classic aperitivo scaled up to pitcher proportions.

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Knicks Part Ways With Phil Jackson, a Legend Who Failed to Adapt to Modern NBA

The NBA evolved in the three years since Phil Jackson became a front-office executive, and the Knicks never adapted.

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Jason Gay: Knicks Look as Tormented as Ever

Phil Jackson is on his way out of New York—and a tormented franchise looks as tormented as ever.

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France to allow assisted reproduction for lesbian couples

France's government wants to allow single women and lesbian couples to have a child through assisted reproduction

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WATCH: 90 million Americans snore: What snorers can do

ABC News' Paula Faris shares the story of how she found out her husband's snoring was caused by sleep apnea and looks at some possible snoring solutions.

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WATCH: 5 children sickened by 'cloud of chlorine gas' at pool

The children were transported to a hospital after a malfunction at an indoor swimming pool caused a concentrated "cloud of chlorine gas" to form, according to the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue department.

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The Latest: Trump insists he's engaged with health care bill

President Donald Trump is taking issue with a New York Times story that portrays him as disengaged in the push for the Senate Republican health care bill

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Kenya 1st in Africa to use generic of current AIDS drug

Kenya 1st in Africa to introduce generic version of current AIDS drug of choice

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Phys Ed: For Exercise, Nothing Like the Great Outdoors

Long walks can improve moods and reduce anxiety, but the benefits may be greatest if the walks take place outdoors.

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GOP 'Obamacare' repeal teeters after Senate shelves vote

The Republican Party's long-promised repeal of 'Obamacare' is on the brink after Senate GOP leaders, short of support, shelved votes planned for this week

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mardi 27 juin 2017

Pastor due in court in granddaughter's faith healing death

The pastor of a church that rejects modern medicine is due in court in Pennsylvania on a charge that he failed to report suspected abuse when his 2-year-old granddaughter died of pneumonia

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Pastor due in court in granddaughter's faith healing death

The pastor of a church that rejects modern medicine is due in court in Pennsylvania on a charge that he failed to report suspected abuse when his 2-year-old granddaughter died of pneumonia

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George Lucas Museum Gets Approval From Los Angeles City Council

The City Council here formally endorsed a plan to allow “Star Wars” creator George Lucas to build his long-planned art museum, the expected finale to a saga that stretched from Chicago to San Francisco.

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USA Gymnastics Report Calls for Sweeping Changes in Wake of Sexual Abuse Scandal

An investigator appointed by the U.S. gymnastics federation on Tuesday issued a report that sharply criticized the sport’s national governing body in the wake of a sexual abuse scandal and called for dozens of changes.

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WATCH: Planned Parenthood protest against Senate health care bill

ABC News' Serena Marshall reports from Capitol Hill.

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The Latest: State has little comment on abortion law suit

The Louisiana Attorney General's Office says lawyers are still evaluating a lawsuit challenging Louisiana's licensing laws and regulations for abortion clinics

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WATCH: Health advocacy groups speak out against Senate health care bill

ABC News' Serena Williams speaks to a policy advocate with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and an Affordable Care Act enrollee about Senate health care bill.

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WATCH: Health advocacy groups speak out against Senate health care bill

ABC News' Serena Williams speaks to a policy advocate with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and an Affordable Care Act enrollee about Senate health care bill.

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Vote Delayed as Republicans Struggle to Marshal Support for Health Care Bill

A flurry of offers designed to woo the conservative and moderate wings of the party were circulating on Tuesday, but several senators remained dubious.

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State: 111 terminally ill end lives under new California law

California state health officials say 111 terminally ill people took drugs to end their lives since the practice became legal l

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FDA takes steps to boost generic competition, limit prices

The Food and Drug Administration is making 2 moves to boost the number of approved generic drugs, to make medicines affordable and prevent price gouging.

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Rights group cites Supreme Court in Louisiana abortion suit

The group that won a court ruling this year against a Louisiana abortion law has sued to overturn several Louisiana laws that it says involve more than a thousand unnecessary regulations designed to restrict abortion

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Trump administration moves to withdraw clean-water rule

The Trump administration is taking steps to roll back an Obama administration policy that protected more than half the nation's streams from pollution

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FIFA Releases Secret Report on Internal Corruption

The document produced in 2014 by former U.S. prosecutor Michael J. Garcia has been one of the most-closed guarded in international sports and shows rampant favor-mongering by FIFA officials

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WATCH: South Carolina parents shocked by their 14-pound newborn

South Carolina parents Arthur Keisler and Cindy Richmond were shocked by their 14-pound newborn, Colin.

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An Insider's Guide to Touring Bordeaux

Four savvy locals in France’s wine capital share their favorite restaurants, markets, museums and shops—plus where to slurp vin and oysters by the sea.

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UK doctors' union calls for change in abortion law

The British Medical Association says abortions should not be a criminal offense and called for them to be regulated in the same way as other health procedures

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With Obamacare, More Breast Cancers Diagnosed at Earlier Stages

A nationwide database showed an increase in the percentage of cancers diagnosed at Stage 1.

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Rural Youth Chase Big-City Dreams

Young people are leaving Iowa’s Mahaska County and other rural communities in the nation’s heartland to go to college—and not many are coming back.

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Wisconsin senator's health care stance welcomed back home

Conservatives and liberals alike in Wisconsin both see hope in Republican Sen. Ron Johnson's steadfast refusal to back the GOP Senate health care bill

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The New Eye-Opener: Beer For Brunch

Brewers try to break into the brunch game by offering new beer cocktails and flavored brews; brewmosas and micheladas.

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Major veterans' groups voice concern over Senate health bill

Major veterans' organizations are voicing concerns about a Senate GOP bill to repeal the nation's health care law

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Greek garbage collectors extend protest as trash mounds grow

Greece's municipal garbage collectors are extending an 11-day protest that has left mounds of festering refuse piled up across Athens amid high summer temperatures

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The Designer Heels as Comfortable as Birkenstocks

Created by an ex-podiatrist with a rare eye for elegance, these strappy heels combine pure prettiness with genuine comfort. The secret? Medical-grade materials and design ingenuity

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Merck says new type of cholesterol drug worked in big study

Merck surprise: Experimental cholesterol drug, discounted by many, reduced heart attacks, deaths and other heart complications in huge patient study

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Judge: Psychiatric care unconstitutional in Alabama prisons

A federal judge says Alabama's mental health care for state inmates is inadequate and unconstitutional

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The Family Memory You Think You Have

Why it’s totally normal for family members to recall major life events differently—and why talking over those difference matters.

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Comedian Eddie Izzard Gets a Glimpse of His Lost Childhood

At home in London, he opens a surprise gift from a fan in Sweden

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The Latest: Ryan has faith McConnell can save health bill

House Speaker Paul Ryan says he has faith in Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's ability to round up the votes for the GOP health care bill despite growing opposition

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Onetime Steve Wynn Estate on Lake Tahoe Sells for $31.1 Million

The buyers are Nora Betyousef Lacey, founder of bio-tech company Cell Marque, and her husband Michael Lacey, a pathologist.

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Economic Scene: When Cutting Access to Health Care, There’s a Price to Pay

In measure after measure of well-being in rich nations, Americans are among the worst off, with costs to the economy and to individuals.

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This 1967 Dodge Charger Still Makes Beautiful Music

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love, a muscle car aficionado embarks on a rock road trip.

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WATCH: Majority of parents have given kids wrong medicine dosage: Study

More than 80 percent of parents have made at least one dosing error when administering medicine to their young children, according to a new study released by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Budget office sees 22 million fewer covered with Senate bill

Congress' nonpartisan budget referee says the Senate Republican health care bill would leave 22 million additional people uninsured in 2026 compared to President Barack Obama's law

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These senators will make or break the GOP's health care push

President Donald Trump's promise to repeal and replace 'Obamacare' depends on the votes of a key group of GOP senators with qualms about the legislation leadership is pushing to a vote this week

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Medicaid mission creep threatens GOP's 'Obamacare' repeal

Medicaid mission creep threatens GOP's 'Obamacare' repeal drive; leading Republicans disagree over cuts to health care for the poor.

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lundi 26 juin 2017

New limbs for growing bodies: Mutilated albinos get refitted

Albino children whose limbs were hacked off by witch doctors now have new lives thanks to US medicine and an international support network

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The C.B.O. Score: A Few Bright Spots for Republicans. The Rest Can Be Scored as Grim.

Besides the millions who would lose coverage under the Senate health bill, insurance would generally cost more and cover less, the C.B.O. says.

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Their Towns Overrun With Tourists, Some Italians Cry, 'Basta!'

Officials squabble over limiting visitors to holiday hot spots like Venice, Florence and Capri.

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Doctors Learn How to Give Patients the Worst News

Physicians are trained in how to tell patients they are going to die through a simulation program where they act out conversations. They learn to maintain eye contact, be succinct and avoid getting defensive when patients or families get angry.

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Why Chris Sale Never Shakes Off His Catcher. Like, Ever.

Chris Sale has established himself as one of baseball’s most dominant pitchers by following a simple, but bizarre rule: Don’t shake off the catcher.

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New Zealand Cruises to Win America's Cup

Larry Ellison’s Oracle team failed to defend the Cup, falling 7-1 to the Kiwis in a disappointing result for the Americans.

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Pharmacy co-founder sentenced to 9 years in prison for 2012 US meningitis outbreak that killed 76 people

Pharmacy co-founder sentenced to 9 years in prison for 2012 US meningitis outbreak that killed 76 people

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Unauthorized and Sick, Some Immigrants Steer Clear of Medical Care

Around the country, clinics that serve immigrants report seeing fewer patients since the Trump administration issued broad deportation orders.

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The Lab Says It’s Cancer. But Sometimes the Lab Is Wrong.

Thousands of patients may receive incorrect cancer diagnoses each year because of biopsy mix-ups. New technology can help prevent the mistakes — if pathologists adopt it.

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WATCH: 'GMA' Hot List: Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses the latest migraine treatment research

Plus, Michael Keaton opens up about his favorite costumes and the "GMA" anchors discuss a viral video of a dancing gorilla.

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Congressional Budget Office sees 22 million more uninsured by 2026 under Senate health bill in latest hurdle for GOP

Congressional Budget Office sees 22 million more uninsured by 2026 under Senate health bill in latest hurdle for GOP

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US does not need warrant to subpoena Oregon drug data

A federal appeals court has ruled the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency does not need a court order to subpoena a prescription drug database kept by the state of Oregon

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Public Health: How to Discourage Health Insurance Lapses? G.O.P. Tries New Approach

A new version of the Republican health care bill would impose a longer waiting period for those who let insurance lapse.

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Senate Republicans Revise Health Bill to Penalize Uninsured

Scrambling to complete their bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act, Republicans decided to impose a six-month waiting period on people who let their insurance lapse.

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'10% Happier' podcast: Mark Coleman, Meditating in the Great Out Doors

Subscribe and listen to the "10% Happier with Dan Harris" podcast on the following platforms.

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The Solution for Skin Ailments Could Be Right Under Your Nose

While bacteria has long been associated with disorders like acne and eczema, scientists are now fighting back with friendly members of the skin’s microbiome.

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Take a Number: Nearly Half of Teens Have Had Sex by Age 19, Survey Finds

Sexual activity declined among adolescents in the 1990s, and rates have remained low. Still, teenagers in the United States are more likely to become pregnant than those in other western countries.

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Global Health: U.S. Malaria Donations Saved Almost 2 Million African Children

The President’s Malaria Initiative, started in 2005, has saved 1.7 million children in Africa for only $500 million a year, a new study finds.

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The New Health Care: The ABCs and Ds of Whether to Get Prostate Cancer Screening

A way to make sense of the shifting advice by experts.

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'Motivated' with Mara Schiavocampo: Do you even need exercise?

Schiavocampo sat down with Dr. Louis Aronne and trainer Noah Neiman.

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2 more plague cases reported in New Mexico's Santa Fe County

New Mexico health officials have documented two more human cases of plague in Santa Fe County

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The Latest: GOP senator criticizes leaders on health care

A conservative Republican senator who doesn't back the GOP health care bill is using unusually sharp tones to criticize party leaders

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Why Jordan Spieth's Tee Shots Didn't Matter

Jordan Spieth wasn’t good off the tee at the Travelers Championship, but it didn’t matter. He was that much better than the rest of the field in the other aspects of his game.

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WATCH: 'Motivated': Do you even need to exercise?

ABC News' Mara Schiavocampo interviews obesity expert Dr. Louis Aronne and trainer Noah Neiman about whether exercise is key to weight loss.

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WATCH: 'Motivated': Do you even need to exercise?

ABC News' Mara Schiavocampo interviews obesity expert Dr. Louis Aronne and trainer Noah Neiman about whether exercise is key to weight loss.

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WATCH: 'Motivated' podcast with Mara Schiavocampo launches June 26

ABC News' Mara Schiavocampo examines health, wellness, nutrition and spirituality with top experts and regular people in "Motivated."

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WATCH: 'Motivated' podcast with Mara Schiavocampo launches June 26

ABC News' Mara Schiavocampo examines health, wellness, nutrition and spirituality with top experts and regular people in "Motivated."

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Senate Health Bill Gets a Wary Reception, From Coast to Coast

Local news coverage across the nation shows that the reaction to the health care bill unveiled by Senate Republicans is almost uniformly negative.

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WATCH: What to know about the new research on migraines

Dr. Jennifer Ashton brings the latest on what you need to know about the new research on the neurological disorder that affects millions.

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Personal Health: When Anxiety or Depression Mask a Medical Problem

How long might it take before the true cause of the symptoms is uncovered and proper treatment begun?

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The Checkup: Why a Baby’s Connection With a Parent Matters

Doctors can look at attachment patterns to help struggling parents learn strategies to respond better to their children.

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Trump scrambles for GOP health votes; budget score looms

Senate Republicans skeptical about a GOP health overhaul bill are expressing some doubt about holding a vote this week as they await a key analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office

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dimanche 25 juin 2017

WATCH: Health officials warn this is the worst year for ticks

Infections from tick-borne disease are on the rise; experts advise people to take extra measures to avoid getting bitten.

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Team New Zealand Is on the Edge of Glory

Emirates Team New Zealand won a pair of America’s Cup races on Sunday to move within a single victory of capturing sailing’s flagship trophy from Larry Ellison’s Oracle Team USA.

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Trump: Not 'that far off' from passing health overhaul

Trump says he doesn't think congressional Republicans are "that far off" on passing a health overhaul to replace "the dead carcass of Obamacare"

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Let's Make Baseball Games Seven Innings

Are baseball games too long? Jason Gay makes a case for accelerating the beloved but dawdling game—at least for weeknight games.

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The Latest: Maine senator sees passing health care difficult

Moderate GOP senator: Getting the votes needed to pass GOP health care bill will be very difficult

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WATCH: Starting the day with a delicious, healthy breakfast

ABC News' nutrition and wellness editor Dave Zinczenko has tasty recipes to bring your breakfast to the next level.

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samedi 24 juin 2017

Oracle Team Notches First America's Cup Win

Larry Ellison’s Oracle Team USA on Saturday won its first America’s Cup race, avoiding a sweep by New Zealand and keeping alive hopes that the U.S. can again come from behind to beat the Kiwis.

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When Are Doctors Too Old to Practice?

Hospitals and other medical institutions are increasingly testing older physicians for mental and physical acuity—roiling some who raise questions of fairness, scientific validity—and ageism.

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Your Spin Class Isn't Like This

How a Minnesota teacher keeps up with competitors half her age on the log rolling circuit.

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Cuts to Medicaid May Limit Access to Nursing Homes

Medicaid, targeted by Republicans’ health care bills, pays for most of the 1.4 million elderly people in nursing homes. Cutbacks to the program may limit their care.

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At Nursing Homes, Medicaid Cuts Would Reach Even the Upper Middle Class

Medicaid, targeted by Republicans’ health care bill, pays for most of the 1.4 million elderly people in nursing homes, some of whom do not know they are on it.

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Opinion: Men Can Be So Hormonal

High levels of testosterone can make them overconfident, even when they’re wrong.

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UN: More than 200,000 suspected cholera cases in Yemen

THE UN's health agency and their children's fund say the number of suspected cases in a Cholera outbreak in war-torn Yemen now exceeds 200,000, many of them children

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Judge sides with AIDS Healthcare Foundation, dismisses suit

A judge has ruled in favor of one of the nation's largest suppliers of HIV and AIDS medical care, clearing them from wrongdoing in an alleged $20 million scam to bilking the federal government

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Judge sides with AIDS Healthcare Foundation, dismisses suit

A judge has ruled in favor of one of the nation's largest suppliers of HIV and AIDS medical care, clearing them from wrongdoing in an alleged $20 million scam to bilking the federal government

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Trump administration opposing bid for syphilis study museum

The Trump administration is opposing a bid to use unclaimed money from a court settlement to fund a museum honoring victims of the infamous Tuskegee syphilis study

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vendredi 23 juin 2017

Senate Health Plan Falls Short of Promise for Cheaper Care, Experts Say

Republicans and President Trump have said a new health law would make it easier and more affordable to get care. But the opposite may be true.

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Trump Signs Bill Meant to Restore Trust in V.A.

The legislation aims to make it easier for the Department of Veterans Affairs to remove poor-performing employees and to promote whistle-blowing.

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How Medicaid Works, and Who It Covers

One of the biggest flash points in the debate over Republican health care legislation is the future of Medicaid. Here are some basic facts about the 52-year-old program.

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Medicaid is biggest consumer story in 'Obamacare' rollback

Republicans in full control of government are on the brink of history-making health care changes

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Ex-official convicted of defrauding mental health clinic

A member of a politically connected Philadelphia family has been convicted of defrauding a nonprofit mental health clinic out of hundreds of thousands of dollars for her personal benefit

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Planned Parenthood Battle Could Sway Fortunes of G.O.P. Health Bill

Planned Parenthood, threatened with a cutoff of more than 40 percent of its funding, is mobilizing to bring down the Republican health care bill.

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The Latest: GOP senator is latest to oppose health bill

Nevada Republican Sen. Dean Heller says he opposes the GOP bill scuttling much of the Obama health care law, complicating the effort by party leaders to guide the measure through the Senate

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The Latest: GOP senator is latest to oppose health bill

Nevada Republican Sen. Dean Heller says he opposes the GOP bill scuttling much of the Obama health care law, complicating the effort by party leaders to guide the measure through the Senate

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Cholera suspected as several ill at Kenya medical conference

Cholera suspected as 'several' people sickened at Kenya medical conference, early tests show

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Prosecutors seek 35-year term in deadly meningitis outbreak

Prosecutors say the co-founder of a Massachusetts pharmacy linked to a deadly nationwide meningitis outbreak should be sent to prison for 35 years for showing "an unconscionable disregard for the lives of the patients."

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Park Avenue Home Sells for $26 million---26% Off

On the Upper East Side, the unit originally sought $35 million in February.

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WATCH: What you need to know about the new breast cancer screening rules

Dr. Jennifer Ashton appears live on "GMA" to discuss what women should know about the new breast cancer screening guidelines released by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

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Ask Well: Do M.R.I. Scans Cause Any Harm?

Magnetic resonance imaging doesn’t carry the radiation risks of X-rays or PET scans. But there are safety issues to watch out for.

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What's next on health care draft in Congress

Senate Republican leaders have released their 142-page discussion draft of a health care bill, triggering a series of legislative steps with one goal for the GOP-led Congress _ repeal and replace Democrat Barack Obama's seven-year-old law

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McConnell faces hunt for GOP votes for Senate health bill

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has unwrapped his plan for dismantling President Barack Obama's health care law

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Sri Lankan doctors on strike to demand university's closure

A strike by Sri Lankan doctors has paralyzed government hospitals, though the doctors are still treating critical and emergency cases.

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jeudi 22 juin 2017

Governors wary of Medicaid cost shift in Senate health bill

Governors in states that expanded Medicaid are wary of a bill revealed Thursday by Republican leaders in the U.S. Senate

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U.S. Suspends Beef Imports From Brazil

The decision by the Department of Agriculture, citing safety concerns, is a blow to Brazil’s meat industry, which is reeling from bribery accusations.

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How the Senate health bill compares to House, 'Obamacare'

Comparing the Senate health care bill to its House counterpart and 'Obamacare'

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Public Health: Shifting Dollars From Poor to Rich Is a Key Part of the Senate Health Bill

The bill is aligned with long-held Republican values, jettisoning Obamacare taxes. But it would also reduce funding for the care of low-income Americans.

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WATCH: Senate Republicans reveal their new health care plan

The full Senate could vote on the bill as early as next week.

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Insurers Battle Families Over Costly Drug for Fatal Disease

The case of Exondys 51 poses emotionally charged issues for families of young boys with a rare illness, who are fighting companies to get coverage for an expensive drug approved on a lower bar of proof.

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14 Years Old. Losing Muscle Every Day.

Nicolas is 14 and has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, which is robbing him of his muscles — and his life. A new and expensive drug may help, but can he get it?

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Heat wave boosts burns in Phoenix as pavement, cars scald

The main burn center in Phoenix has seen its emergency department visits double during the heat wave that is scorching the Southwest U.S.

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FDA approves quicker-to-administer drug for blood cancers

U.S. regulators have approved a more convenient version of a blockbuster drug for treating three common blood cancers.

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WATCH: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to push for vote on health care bill next week

ABC News' Mary Bruce and MaryAlice Parks discuss next steps for the Senate GOP health care bill.

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WATCH: 4 GOP Senators announce opposition to health care bill

ABC News' Mary Bruce and MaryAlice Parks break down the reactions across Capitol Hill about the Senate GOP health care bill.

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WATCH: What's inside the Senate GOP health care bill

ABC News' Mary Bruce and MaryAlice Parks discuss key takeaways from the Senate GOP health care bill.

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Study: Gun makers ramping up production, focusing on 'freedom and security' message

Gun makers have boosted production in recent years, focusing on more “high-caliber” pistols and rifles designed for self-defense, a new study finds.

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Swimwear That Doubles as Street Wear

The newest trend in bathing suits? Designs so splashy they can slip under street clothes and double as high fashion.

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The Expert Way to Arrange Flowers---Inspired by a Paul Klee Painting

For a June bouquet, floral designer Lindsey Taylor takes cues from a Paul Klee painting that evokes musical notes

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How Airbnb and Its Rivals are Winning Over Hotel Snobs

The home-sharing revolution is rewriting the rules of vacation accommodations. Here, 12 rental sites that cater to sophisticated travelers. Which one is right for you?

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Finding Extra Storage in Your Bedroom: The Pro Trick

Positioning your bed’s headboard away from the wall can give you a better vantage point—and create a dressing or storage zone behind it

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Dolls With Digital Eyes: Eerie or Endearing?

With the help of small LCD screens, digitally animated eyes are giving once-stoic toys—from race cars to Cabbage Patch Kids—a highly expressive makeover.

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The Scene at Designer Jason Wu's 'Just Friends' Dinner

Pals like Kate Bosworth, Leandra Medine and Jennifer Fisher joined the New York designer at Clover Grocery to celebrate his latest collaboration.

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How Jim Furyk's 58 Came Out of Nowhere

Jim Furyk’s record-setting round of 58 came as he was out of contention in a tournament and plodding through a recovery from injury.

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The Latest: GOP opposition imperils Senate health care bill

Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky says he and three other Republican senators are preparing to announced their opposition to the Senate health care bill as it's written

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Senate Health Care Bill Includes Deep Cuts to Medicaid

Senate Republican leaders released their bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and they want to hold a vote on the measure by the end of next week.

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Back Pain? Try Yoga

Yoga works as well as physical therapy for relieving back pain, a randomized trial found.

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Abortion Adds Obstacle as Republicans Plan to Unveil Health Bill

The Republican leadership in the Senate plans to unveil a bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act, but senators remain divided over issues from abortion to Medicaid.

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Let's Put Bad Sports Parents in a Box

Referees are fleeing youth sports because of anger on the sidelines—but Jason Gay has a proposal to quiet the bad apples.

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What Will the Next Wine Megatrend Be?

From ‘critter’ labels to blue bottles, trends take the wine world by storm one moment and fizzle the next. Is there a method to the modishness? Lettie Teague revisits past fads and elicits predictions.

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Designer Jonathan Anderson on the Best Heritage Knits and Binge-Worthy TV

The hardworking British designer shares advice on what men should never wear and why Al Pacino is the celebrity he’d most like to dress.

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Summer Corn Soup With Cilantro-Corn Relish: 20-Minute Recipe

Ready in minutes, this velvety soup from chef Günter Seeger comes with a dollop of bright relish made with cilantro, jalapeño and yet more sweet summer corn.

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Senate Leaders Unveil Bill to Repeal the Affordable Care Act

Senate Republican leaders released their bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and they want to hold a vote on the measure by the end of next week.

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Vancouver Estate Shoots for a Record $47 Million

In one of Canada’s hottest housing markets, the property includes a European-inspired home of around 22,000 square feet.

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Retailers want to work out your wallet _ and your body

Stores trying to capitalize on wellness trend want to work out your body as well as your wallet

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An Architect's Penthouse in an Unlikely Place

Phil Freelon, who led the design team behind the Smithsonian’s new African-American history museum, creates a home in a former department store that had a whites-only lunch counter

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Colorado Ranch Seeks $45 Million

The setting of the Discovery Channel special ‘I, Caveman’, Motherwell Ranch includes a clay pigeon shooting course and ‘glamping’ facilities.

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The Latest: Senate Republicans holding private meeting

Senate Republicans are holding a private meeting to hear from leaders about their long-awaited plan for eliminating much of President Barack Obama's health law

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In Sleepy Victoria, Canada, a Housing Market Wakes Up

The capital of British Columbia experiences a surge in demand, as buyers flock to its laid-back atmosphere and gentler prices.

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Because a Minivan Isn't Big (or Dignified) Enough

Some drivers who wouldn’t be caught dead in a minivan are looking to a larger alternative: the commercial passenger van.

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Buying A Home Sight Unseen Is Easier Than Ever---and More Common

It takes a confident buyer to purchase a house without stepping foot in it first. Advances in virtual reality and other technology have taken away some of the surprises.

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Please Hug a Knicks Fan Today

The New York Knicks mulling deals for young star Kristaps Porzingis has a beaten-down basketball city in a panic, writes Jason Gay.

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Hints of some steps that may boost brain health in old age

No proven ways to stave off dementia, but new report urges research into some steps that might help bolster brain health in old age

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WATCH: Consumer Reports reveals the top yogurts for your diet

ABC News' Mara Schiavocampo brings all the details from a Consumer Reports article that reveals that protein-rich whole milk yogurt is the way to go.

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WATCH: Bizarre medical mystery could force NHL star to retire

Marian Hossa abruptly announced that he won't be playing in the 2017 - 2018 season because of a "progressive skin disorder," saying in a statement, "Due to the severe side effects associated with those medications, playing hockey is not possible for me."

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Antibiotic Eye Drops Often Unhelpful for Pinkeye

Conjunctivitis, or pinkeye, often goes away without treatment.

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Dr. Andrew Weil Says We’re Taking Too Many Medicines

In his new book, “Mind Over Meds,” the champion of integrative medicine continues his fight against overmedication.

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AP sources: Senate GOP health bill would reshape Obama law

Congressional aides and lobbyists say Senate Republicans would cut Medicaid, end penalties for people not buying insurance and erase a raft of tax increases as part of their long-awaited health care bill

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AP sources: Senate GOP health bill would reshape Obama law

Congressional aides and lobbyists say Senate Republicans would cut Medicaid, end penalties for people not buying insurance and erase a raft of tax increases as part of their long-awaited health care bill

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Drug shows promise against vision-robbing disease in seniors

An experimental drug is showing promise against an untreatable eye disease that blinds older adults _ and intriguingly, it seems to work in patients who carry a particular gene flaw that fuels the damage to their vision

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mercredi 21 juin 2017

Japan Wants Tourists, Except Those in Mario Costumes Driving Go-Karts

Tours inspired by Nintendo’s bestselling video games are taking over the streets of Tokyo, creating headaches for locals grappling with the tacky side of a tourism boom; “They really are a nuisance.”

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Dr. Lawrence Weed, Pioneer in Recording Patient Data, Dies at 93

Dr. Weed created a system for organizing medical data that is used all over the world, and helped develop a computerized method for aiding diagnosis and treatment.

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The Latest: GOP health plan cuts Medicaid, ends penalties

Sources say top Senate Republicans are finalizing their plan for dismantling President Barack Obama's health care law

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2 Detroit-area moms charged in probe of genital mutilation

Two Detroit-area women have been charged with allowing their daughters to undergo genital mutilation as federal authorities expand their case against members of a Muslim sect

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San Francisco to ban sales of vaping flavored liquid

San Francisco has approved a bill that bans the sale of flavored nicotine-laced liquid used in electronic cigarettes and flavored tobacco products

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WATCH: International Yoga Day kicks off in Times Square

ABC News' Rachel Scott celebrates International Yoga Day by taking part in a special yoga class in Times Square, New York.

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WATCH: International Yoga Day kicks off in Times Square

ABC News' Rachel Scott celebrates International Yoga Day by taking part in a special yoga class in Times Square, New York.

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Government health insurance markets holding up, barely

Enough insurers are planning to sell coverage on the Affordable Care Act's insurance exchanges next year to keep them working _ if only barely _ in most parts of the country

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Plastic Glassware That's First Class

These festive vessels won’t smash if dropped on a patio or pool deck, but they will shatter your notion of what acrylic glasses look and feel like.

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Summery Espadrilles: Which Heel Height is Right for You?

In cool neutral shades, these four rope-soled styles—ranging from flat to strategically steep—will get your summer off the ground.

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A 13-Year-Old Math Whiz on the Best Calculators and Online-Chess Sites

Luke Robitaille, winner of the 2017 Raytheon Mathcounts National Competition, shares his favorite gear and gadgets.

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WATCH: Doctors' advice for protection in extreme heat conditions

A few tips for staying safe in record-breaking high temperatures.

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WATCH: Doctors' advice for protection in extreme heat conditions

A few tips for staying safe in record-breaking high temperatures.

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Drug shows promise against vision-robbing disease in seniors

An experimental drug is showing promise against an untreatable eye disease that blinds older adults _ and intriguingly, it seems to work in patients who carry a particular gene flaw that fuels the damage to their vision

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The Case for Privatizing Air-Traffic Control

The argument for splitting the FAA is based on how Canada and others have made flying better for travelers after removing government, Scott McCartney writes.

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Alvarez, Golovkin Promise a Better Fight Than Whats-Their-Faces

A bona fide mega-fight between two genuine boxing stars faces a strange competitor in Floyd Mayweather’s tangle with Conor McGregor.

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Kenya to provide sanitary pads for girls in public schools

Kenya to provide sanitary pads for girls in public schools; many are forced to skip classes

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Flu vaccine ineffective for people 65 and older last winter

Officials: Last winter's flu vaccine was essentially ineffective in protecting older Americans against the illness

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Recipe for the Tastiest Thai Rice

At Long Grain in Camden, Maine, the dish to order is kao klug kapi. Rich and refreshing, this fully loaded rice dish is tasty enough to make even staunch Yankees forgo lobster rolls.

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Creating a Stylish World for Children With Autism

Wolf & Friends is a lush, inspirational platform of fashion and design for young children who have developmental issues.

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Diving into Luxury Pools Fit for a Resort

These three properties in Texas, Arizona and Florida offer elaborate swimming experiences

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Magnifier Gadgets to Make Tiny Type Easier to Read

These smarter takes on the magnifying glass can be a godsend for those who have trouble reading small type.

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Are You Sure Your Contractor Is Insured?

First a fire, then a flood, finally a theft. One luxury homeowner learned the hard way about the importance of insurance coverage.

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Why the Warriors Are Behind the NBA's Chaotic Summer

The question at the heart of this offseason is how to stop the Golden State Warriors from becoming a dynasty. It’s already making the rest of the league slightly insane.

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WATCH: Is too much Vitamin D hurting you?

Dr. Jen Ashton appears live on "GMA" to discuss a new study that suggests taking too many Vitamin D supplements can be hazardous to your health.

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With Health Law in Flux, Insurers Scramble to Meet Filing Deadline

Facing Wednesday’s deadline to file plans for the federal marketplace, several insurers are ambivalent about staying, and premiums are also likely to be higher.

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Phys Ed: To Train an Athlete, Add 12 Minutes of Meditation to the Daily Mix

Division I football players who learned mindfulness meditation or relaxation techniques showed improvements in mood and attention.

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PUBLIC HEALTH: G.O.P. Health Plan Is Really a Rollback of Medicaid

Limiting the amount that the federal government would pay for each person would leave states with difficult choices, and would be a fundamental shift of financial risk.

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GOP eyes Senate health care vote next week, amid grumbling

Republicans are angling toward a Senate vote next week on their marquee effort to erase much of President Barack Obama's health care law

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GOP Medicaid cuts would hit states fighting opioid epidemic

Republican efforts to roll back former President Barack Obama's health care law could mean deep cuts to treatment programs in states hard hit by the opioid crisis

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mardi 20 juin 2017

Concerns about fidget spinners highlight unsafe toys report

A consumer watchdog group says those wildly popular fidget spinners aren't as harmless as they might appear

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Concerns about fidget spinners highlight unsafe toys report

A consumer watchdog group says those wildly popular fidget spinners aren't as harmless as they might appear

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Draft Order on Drug Prices Proposes Easing Regulations

A draft of an executive order obtained by The Times appears to give the drug industry what it wants with no guarantee that consumer costs will fall.

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Brain surgeon charged with child sex abuse gives up license

A California brain surgeon has agreed to give up his state medical license while he faces charges that he sexually abused children

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Health Subsidy Cuts Could Hurt the Middle Class the Most

Americans who earn too much to qualify for premium assistance could face double-digit rate increases if the government stops making cost-sharing payments.

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Sports of The Times: Chemotherapy, Then the U.S. Championships, for Gabriele Grunewald

Like any professional runner, Grunewald is competitive and fierce down the stretch. But a huge obstacle sets her apart: She’s battling cancer for the fourth time.

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Rise Above Your Awful Commute

As mass transit delays and complaints rise in several cities, veteran commuters and other experts have tips for staying calm.

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Nonprofit sells pickles to raise money for ALS research

A New Jersey man suffering from Lou Gehrig's disease says he feels as lucky as the Yankee slugger to be able to bring his pickle-making passion to the fight for a cure

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The NBA Draft Will Have Few Senior Moments

It is possible that not a single college senior will be picked in the first round of Thursday’s NBA Draft, despite the success of recent senior picks Malcolm Brogdon, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green.

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PGA Tour Toughens Drug Testing

The addition of blood testing will allow the Tour to detect the use of human growth hormone, which cannot be revealed through urine testing

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Gennady Golovkin: Mayweather/McGregor Is a 'Funny' Fight

Put down Gennady “GGG” Golovkin on the list of those who think the Aug. 26 fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor shouldn’t be hyped as a mega-bout for boxing.

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The Awesome Incan Ritual That Still Spooks Travelers

Every June, descendents of the Incas build a 100-foot bridge high in the Peruvian Andes made of nothing but grass. Cross if you dare.

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Channel Jackie O's Vacation Style: The Timeless Skirt

Especially on holiday, the ex-First Lady was far more unbuttoned that she was in the White House...literally. Here, three modern versions of her freewheeling skirt.

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GOP's health care rollback collides with the opioid epidemic

Republican efforts to roll back former President Barack Obama's health care law would mean deep cuts to treatment in states hard hit by the opioid crisis

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Haven for Recovering Addicts Now Profits From Their Relapses

Delray Beach, Fla., was once a godsend for substance abusers. But now, a sprawl of fraudulent outpatient centers capitalize on addicts’ thwarted recoveries.

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The Latest: Senate close to vote on dismantle health law

Democrats lack the votes to stop the still-evolving Republican health care bill in the Senate, but they're criticizing it as a stealthy measure that GOP leaders want to rush through the chamber before anyone knows what's really in it.

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Kirk Douglas on Surviving a Childhood Home With Little Food and No Heat

The award-winning actor, now 100, lived in dire poverty in Amsterdam, N.Y.; then a friendship led him to Hollywood

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Harry Connick Jr. Lists Connecticut Home for $7.5 Million

The singer and actor said he’s lived at the New Canaan property with his family for nearly 20 years.

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The Swedish Car Ferrari Owners Envy

When a supercar isn’t good enough and money is no object, the most die-hard auto-lovers go for a hypercar like the 2008 Koenigsegg CCX.

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WATCH: Michelle Obama hosts 'bootcamp weekend' with friends

Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.

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NASA telescope finds 10 more planets that could have life

NASA's planet-hunting Kepler telescope found 10 new planets that are not too hot or cold and just the right size to have life on them

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The Symptoms of Dying

Whether you have cancer or heart disease or diabetes, dying has its own biology and symptoms. It’s a diagnosis in itself.

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Dems hit secrecy of GOP health care bill, threaten delays

Democrats lack the votes to stop the still-evolving Republican health care bill in the Senate, but they're criticizing it as a stealthy measure that GOP leaders want to rush through the chamber before anyone knows what's really in it.

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Forever green: Cemeteries make more room for natural burials

More cemeteries are tweaking practices to accommodate people who want to tread lightly, even in death

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lundi 19 juin 2017

India's advice for pregnant women to shun meat, lust derided

India's government is advising pregnant women to avoid all meat, eggs and lusty thoughts _ recommendations doctors call preposterous, and even dangerous

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Senate Democrats Try to Gum Up Works Over Affordable Care Act Repeal

With few arrows in their quiver, Democrats plan to use a slowdown to fight the secrecy surrounding Republican efforts to repeal and replace the health law.

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When Cholesterol Drugs Cost $14,000, an Insurance Tug-of-War

Patients struggle to obtain PCSK9 inhibitors, a powerful class of drugs that lower bad cholesterol in difficult cases and when usual treatments and statins don’t work.

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The Secret to Relationship Success May Be Bunny Photos

New research funded by the U.S. Defense Department finds that people grow fonder of a partner after looking at slideshows that intersperse pictures of cute animals or positive words with photos of their beloved.

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Rosé Is Having Its Chill Moment

Frozen rosé—or frosé, as it is sometimes called—is fast becoming the cocktail of choice in drinking spots throughout New York City, say bar and restaurant professionals.

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The Astros Hit on a Winning Formula: Lots of Home Runs, No Strikeouts

The Houston Astros have gone against modern baseball convention by empowering their players to hack away at the first hittable strike they see. The result: more home runs and less strikeouts.

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The Boston Celtics Try Their Own Big Short

By trading the top pick and passing on Markelle Fultz, the Celtics are also gambling that some of the league’s worst teams will continue to be bad

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London mayor on mosque attack: 'Terrorism is terrorism'

Police say a van hit Muslim pedestrians shortly after midnight.

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Woman who lied about cancer to avoid prison gets 2 ½ years

A Connecticut woman who lied about having cancer to avoid reporting to prison on a fraud conviction has been sentenced to 30 months behind bars

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Otto Warmbier, American student held in North Korea for 17 months, dies

Warmbier returned to the U.S. last week.

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Drones to the Rescue

Researchers find that drones carrying heart defibrillators can reach cardiac arrest victims quicker than ambulances.

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New Surveys Suggest Teen Vaping Rates Falling

Teen vaping, which has been skyrocketing, fell dramatically last year in the United States.

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Global Health: The High-Tech Device That’s Like a Bouncer for Mosquitoes

New traps that use infrared beams to identify insects are helping researchers capture more of the disease-carrying insects they need.

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Medica weighs staying in Iowa's health exchange next year

Iowa's last health care insurer to sell policies to individuals statewide through the federal Affordable Care Act says it needs to know more about how the state's insurance market will function next year before making a final promise to stay

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Inspired by War Zones, Balloon Device May Save Civilians From Fatal Blood Loss

Developed to save victims of battlefield trauma, a plastic tube with a balloon at its tip can give doctors precious time to halt internal bleeding.

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Dems say they'll slow Senate work over secretive care bill

Democrats say they'll slow Senate work to protest Republicans drafting their health care overhaul behind closed doors

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Few opioid-addicted youth get standard treatment medication

A new study finds only 1 in 4 teens and young adults with opioid addiction receive recommended treatment medication despite having good health insurance

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Take a Number: A Dire Weekly Total for the U.S.: 25 Children Killed by Guns

Between 2012 and 2014, an average of 1,297 children died each year from such injuries.

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Just Don't Call it Athleisure

Play to win in summer’s athletic looks that are equal parts classic and cool.

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WATCH: Connecticut educator uses his illness to teach life lessons at school

The head of a Connecticut elementary school is using his ALS diagnosis to teach children about how to find hope and be resilient.

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WATCH: Research links physical activity in children to higher academic performances

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses the new findings from Northeastern University live on "GMA," which reveal that daily physical activity may help improve your child's report card.

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Personal Health: Who Really Needs to Be Gluten-Free?

There are probably many people walking around with celiac disease who don’t know they have it.

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The Checkup: Cranky Baby? Feeding Isn’t the Only Answer

An intervention trial teaches parents to try strategies other than feeding on demand, like rocking and swaddling.

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The New Health Care: Get Well Sooner? A Healthier Roommate Could Help

A study finds that hospital patients who are assigned healthier roommates require less care and are discharged more rapidly.

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WATCH: The Coffee lover's diet

Author Dr. Bob Arnot shows us how coffee could be the super food for you.

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Op-Ed Contributor: How Did Health Care Get to Be Such a Mess?

The problem is not the care. It’s the insurance company structure.

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dimanche 18 juin 2017

China bans more deadly synthetic opioids, including U-47700

China has announced it is banning a deadly synthetic opioid called U-47700 and three other synthetic drugs

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Study: Shootings kill or injure 19 US children each day

Shootings kill or injure at least 19 U.S. children each day, with boys, teenagers and blacks most at risk, according to a government study that paints a bleak portrait of persistent violence

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U.S. Open Grass Is an Obstacle and a Potential Health Hazard

Erin Hills’s thick fescue presents a challenge to players, but is also a hospitable spot for ticks, prompting concern about Lyme disease.

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Brooks Koepka Wins the U.S. Open

Brooks Koepka won the U.S. Open on Sunday, shooting a final round 67 to take the tournament by four shots. It is the 27-year-old American’s first career major title.

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SpikeBoarding: A New Low-Impact Fitness Secret

A St. Louis executive swears by the sport, which combines elements of Nordic skiing, skateboarding and stand-up paddling.

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Wisconsin Becomes a Golf Destination

Wisconsin has gone from a completely unremarkable golf state to a frequent host of major events and a destination for golf travel.

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The NFL's Digital Push Into Europe

The NFL is partnering with marketing giant WPP and the investment firm Bruin Sports Capital in a new venture aimed at convincing more Europeans to watch American football on their televisions and mobile devices.

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Mom's grief spurs NY bill targeting opioid dealers in deaths

A mother's grief is behind a bill in New York's legislature that would allow opioid dealers to be charged with a homicide when their wares cause an overdose death.

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WATCH: Authorities warn of potential electrocution dangers after Ohio teen drowns in lake

A 19-year-old drowned after diving into a lake to help his father and dog who were struggling against an undetected electrical current in the water.

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samedi 17 juin 2017

WATCH: 1 person dead, 7 cases confirmed of Legionnaires outbreak in Manhattan

ABC News' Cecilia Vega reports the stories people are buzzing about.

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Michigan governor defends cabinet members charged in Flint

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is keeping two cabinet members in their roles, despite calls for their removal due to charges stemming from the investigation of Flint's water crisis

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vendredi 16 juin 2017

Legionnaires’ Outbreak on Upper East Side Kills One and Sickens Six

The city’s health department is investigating the cause of the outbreak in Lenox Hill. The disease infects 200 to 400 New Yorkers a year, the city says.

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Southwest US preps for 120 temps: Water, water, more water

A potentially record-shattering heat wave is rolling into the Southwest U.S., threatening to bring 120-degree temperatures to parts of Arizona and California

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The Latest: Genesis HealthCare pleased to resolve probes

Genesis HealthCare says it is pleased to resolve allegations that the company and its subsidiaries had submitted false claims for unnecessary therapy and nursing care.

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GOP weighs options as health bill faces hurdle on abortion

Senate Republicans working on high-stakes health care legislation are anticipating problems with abortion restrictions that their House counterparts have already passed

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Amazon Alexa: The Promise vs. the Reality of a Voice-Controlled Home

Amazon’s voice assistant is a boon to lazy-bones everywhere, but voice control does have its caveats. Here, the pitfalls and perks.

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Feisty not Thirsty: The 7 Best Drought-Tolerant Flowers

Eager for color in your garden but loath to commit to regular watering? Try these drought-resistant beauties

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The Latest: Suit over California life-ending drugs law OK'd

Judge allows legal challenge to proceed against California's law allowing terminally ill people to seek prescriptions for life-ending drugs

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NY: 'Sham' cancer charity to close, pay $350,000 after probe

A breast cancer charity criticized as a sham by New York's attorney general has agreed to cease operations nationwide and pay $350,000 following a state investigation into its fundraising and operations

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GOP, Dem governors agree with Trump, call health bill 'mean'

Seven governors are asking Senate leaders to work together on health insurance legislation "to ensure non one is left out."

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Trump Vowed to ‘Take Care’ of Opioid Crisis. Some See Few Signs of Action.

As a candidate, President Trump vowed to “take care” of the opioid epidemic. But some addiction experts say his action so far, a commission, is a waste of time.

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Well : Losing Fat, Gaining Brain Power, on the Playground

In children, exercise may help to improve cognition by first improving waistlines.

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Meaningful Innings in Washington, D.C.

The day after a shooting that shook the town, Republicans and Democrats met on the diamond for baseball and unity, writes Jason Gay.

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WATCH: Consumer Reports says liquid laundry detergent packets pose risk for people with dementia

The nonprofit organization reported the liquid laundry detergent packets may pose a "lethal risk" for adults with dementia, who may mistake them for food.

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Consumer Reports says liquid laundry detergent packets pose risk for people with dementia

The group says the packets can pose a "lethal risk" for adults with dementia.

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Ask Well: Is Chlorine in Swimming Pools Safe?

A reader asks: Should I be concerned about chlorine and other people’s body products in pools?

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As Opioid Panel Meets, Some Say Action, Not Study, Is Needed

As a candidate, President Trump vowed to “take care” of the opioid epidemic. But some addiction experts say his action so far, a commission, is a waste of time.

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Suit over life-ending drugs for terminally ill gets hearing

A judge is expected to weigh whether a challenge can proceed to California's law allowing terminally ill patients to legally choose to end their lives

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jeudi 15 juin 2017

Scalise Faces Prospect of Multiple Operations

Trauma surgeons have learned that a series of operations for such wounds have better outcomes than one long operation.

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What you need to know about unresponsive wakefulness

Doctors said Otto Warmbier is in a state of "unresponsive wakefulness."

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What you need to know about unresponsive wakefulness

Doctors said Otto Warmbier is in a state of "unresponsive wakefulness."

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Nevada forces drug makers to reveal insulin pricing, profits

Nevada now has the nation's strictest rules requiring pharmaceutical companies to reveal how they set certain prescription drug prices.

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Air-Dry Your Hair Adeptly: 4 No-Frizz Strategies

Skip the hair-dryer, and leave wet tresses to the breeze...the smart way.

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Rickie Fowler Takes Early U.S. Open Lead With a Bogey-Free 65

Rickie Fowler takes early U.S. Open lead with a bogey-free 65. Some other favorites in the field, including Dustin Johnson (3-over 75) and Jordan Spieth (1-over 73), struggled.

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A Surprise Key to America's Cup: Bikes

As the America’s Cup gets underway off Bermuda this weekend, the primary story line centers around an unusual question for sailing: Can the Kiwis pedal their way to victory?

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Top GOP senator seeks action now to steady insurance markets

Sen. Alexander: Trump should guarantee payment of health insurance subsidies

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FDA approves new, cheaper rival to EpiPen allergy shot

U.S. regulators approve new, cheaper competition for EpiPens, the emergency allergy injector that made Mylan a poster child for pharmaceutical company greed

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Pasta Salad Sheds Some Carbs for Summer

Pasta salad lightens up nicely with a reduced carbs-to-crunch ratio. These recipes, for a veggie-forward version and a richer one with roast chicken and blue cheese, redefine the summertime classic.

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Six Rocking Chairs Too Cool For Granny

Six attractively unambitious ways to wile away a summer day, paired with recipes for non-alcoholic drinks that won’t leave your head spinning.

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Louisville's Rick Pitino Suspended Five Games for Sex Scandal

Rick Pitino, the head basketball coach for the University of Louisville, has been suspended for five games in connection with a wide-ranging sex scandal that has rocked the men’s basketball program.

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No longer the hot new thing? Teen vaping falls, study says

Teen vaping, which has been skyrocketing for years, fell dramatically last year in the United States

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India, Stung by Backlash, Plans to Roll Back Restrictions on Cattle Slaughter

India’s government said it would pre-empt a legal challenge against recently imposed rules on cattle slaughter by revising them “on an urgent basis.”

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Pasta Heir Lists Swiss Estate for About $72 Million

Riccardo Barilla, a descendant of the founder of the pasta company, is selling Domaine Pré Saint Jean, a roughly 10-acre estate just outside Geneva.

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New York Tower Inks Two Deals for Condos Priced Over $70 Million Each

Both units are in the under-construction Manhattan condo tower 520 Park Avenue.

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Not Quite a Self-Driving Car...But Close

Self-driving cars are not yet a reality. But today’s luxury cars are packed with more autonomous tech than you might think. They’ll even monitor you for signs of fatigue.

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Mayweather and McGregor's Mindless Summer Fight

Boxer Floyd Mayweather and UFC star Conor McGregor will tangle in August in Las Vegas. Are you intrigued enough to watch?

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Get Treated Like a VIP at Airports---For As Little as $30

The insider’s guide to dodging airport chaos—from security mobs to stressful connections—at airports all over the world (including Newark and LAX)

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Overcoming Opioids: Easing an epidemic 1 doctor at a time

The U.S. opioid epidemic, launched by a pharmaceutical sales force, began in doctors' offices

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A Newly Minted Mansion Lists for Over $46 Million

The pricetag on this 11,075-square-foot London property includes all the luxury furnishings and fittings.

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Talking to Boys the Way We Talk to Girls

Stereotypically macho messages limit children’s understanding of what it means to be a father, a man and a boy, as well.

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Easy-Drinking Summer Wines: What the Experts Sip

Lettie Teague asked top wine professionals what they’d be stocking their coolers with this summer. Their preferred bottles—reds, whites and rosés—have one thing in common: Each is a simple pleasure to drink.

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Home Buyers Flock to Shelter Island

A five-minute ferry ride from the Hamptons, the 8,000-acre island offers a rich history, scant traffic and gentler prices.

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UN: Trucks readied to send polio vaccine for IS-held Syria

UN: Trucks readied to send polio vaccine for Islamic State group-held Syrian areas

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Gov't report: Health care deductibles higher under GOP bill

President Donald Trump promised to make health care more affordable but a government report found higher out-of-pocket costs under the House Republican bill

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APNewsBreak: Ex-VA exec says he wasn't told hospital cost

A former VA official who was criticized by Congress for massive cost overruns at a new Colorado veterans hospital says he was never told the price had ballooned to more than $1.7 billion

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mercredi 14 juin 2017

Lawsuit challenges Kentucky's medical marijuana ban

Kentucky's criminal ban on medical marijuana is being challenged in a lawsuit that says its use could help combat the state's opioid addiction woes

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Entrepreneurship: A New Lure for Spa Customers? A Salt Cave

Hundreds of spas now offer salt therapy, which some claim can treat asthma and eczema and even regulate blood pressure, though there is no proof.

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Global Health: Turtles Bred for Food in Asia Can Transport Cholera

Cholera bacteria can thrive on the shells and in the intestines of edible turtles shipped to food markets, scientists say.

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The First Inning At-Bat You Don't Want to Miss

Astros outfielder George Springer is on pace to break the single-season mark for leadoff homers.

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Roger Federer Falters in Prep for Wimbledon

Roger Federer lost his opening match at a grass court tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, to Tommy Haas. Federer skipped the clay court season to get healthy and prepare for Wimbledon.

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Hurdles expected for Utah's medical marijuana research law

Utah lawmakers balked again this year at joining 29 other states and legalizing medical marijuana, instead giving state colleges the green light to study the medical impacts in hopes of having data to rely on next year to make an informed decision

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An E-Bike That'll Convert E-Bike Skeptics

Jason Gay didn’t think much of electric bikes—until he rode Trek’s Super Commuter+ 8S.

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Too Many Opioids After Cesarean Delivery

Doctors may be overprescribing opioids to women who have had cesarean sections.

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Hide Away This Summer in Slovenia: The Easiest Vacation

Piran, a seaside beauty on Slovenia’s Adriatic coast, is a popular, undemanding day trip town, but the longer you linger, the more it reveals

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Church hands out opioid reversal drug at family festival

Some people have questioned an Ohio church's decision to hand out the opioid reversal drug naloxone at a family festival

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Our Need to Make Music From the Cacophony of It All

The universe is random—but our brains don’t agree. Robert M. Sapolsky on how we look for a beat amid the cacophony of it all.

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How to Measure Diversity

Mathematical theory gives some rigor to discussion of a sensitive social and political issue.

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Homes Where You Can While Away the Hours

Three properties that have incorporated clock towers, new and restored, into their living spaces

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The Best and Worst Coach Seats on U.S. Airlines

The space between seats on planes has never been tighter, though some carriers are resisting taking more legroom away.

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Author James Patterson on His Happy Place (Hint: It's a Mansion)

The prolific author grew up in upstate New York; today he has an ocean view in Palm Beach, Fla.

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Consider the Caftan: Glamorous Vacation-Dressing Made Easy

A versatile caftan makes holiday style—from deck chair to dinner time—a no-brainer.

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2 polio outbreaks in Congo, World Health Organization says

2 polio outbreaks confirmed in Congo, World Health Organization says

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AOL's Steve Case Lists Historic Estate for $49.5 Million

Located in the Washington, D.C. suburb of McLean, Va., the property was a childhood home of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

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Rep. Steve Scalise among those shot at Virginia park: Reports

Police are investigating a shooting at a park in Alexandria, Virginia, on Wednesday morning.

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Would Carrots by Any Other Name Taste as Sweet? Study Suggests Not

College students would rather eat “slow-roasted caramelized zucchini bites” than just plain “zucchini,” even when both dishes are prepared exactly the same way.

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Why the USGA Wants a Quiet U.S. Open

After recent controversies and player criticism, the USGA is looking for a quiet week at Erin Hills.

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Phys Ed: Hot Weather Workout? Try a Hot Bath Beforehand

One of the most effective ways to cope with exercising in extreme heat may be to soak in long, hot baths in the days beforehand.

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WATCH: Tech to prevent hot car deaths: Demo the Driver's Little Helper sensor system

ABC News' Paula Faris tries out the sensor system that can be installed in a car seat and synced with an app to receive notifications on a driver's phone.

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AP sources: Trump calls House health bill he backed 'mean'

Sources say that President Donald Trump is now calling the House-passed health care bill 'mean' after he helped rescue it

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AP FACT CHECK: Obamacare 'death spiral' is a half-told tale

AP FACT CHECK: Pence's Obamacare 'death spiral' tale omits half of the equation

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mardi 13 juin 2017

Public Health: Trump Says Market Is Failing, but One Insurer Bets Big on Obamacare

The insurer Centene announced plans to expand into state marketplaces, contradicting a narrative of a health care system in crisis.

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