Severe food allergy cases skyrocket over the past decade, study finds

Researcher found an increase in insurance claims involving sever food reactions.

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Flu outbreak kills 7 residents in Australian aged care home

An influenza outbreak has killed seven residents of a care home for the elderly in Australia and sickened more than 120 other residents and staff

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Prosecutors expect to charge German nurse with more killings

German prosecutors say they expect to bring new charges against a nurse serving a life sentence for two murders after determining he might have killed another 84 people, if not more

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Texas Abortion Restriction Is Temporarily Blocked

A federal judge ruled that opponents of the law, which would restrict the most common type of second-trimester abortion, were likely to succeed in court.

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Close Reunions of the Best Kind

A limited run of Steven Spielberg’s “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” on the film’s 40th anniversary offers a chance to compare the sci-fi masterpiece with modern blockbusters.

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'Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny' Review: Charting a New Course for Indie Cinema

This ‘American Masters’ biopic profiles a director obsessed with time and skilled across genres.

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J.J. Watt's $10 Million (and Counting) Rush for Houston

An NFL star’s social media fundraiser for flood victims hits eight figures—and isn’t stopping.

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Another Close Call for Roger Federer at the U.S. Open

The good news for Roger Federer at the U.S. Open: He has survived. The possibly bad news: It has taken Federer 10 sets—the most possible—to reach the third round.

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The Mysterious Disappearance of Aaron Judge

The New York Yankees’ rookie slugger put together an epic first half—and is having an equally bad second half.

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Trump Administration Sharply Cuts Spending on Health Law Enrollment

Officials said advertising and counseling to help people find and chose health plans is often ineffective. Supporters decried the decision as sabotage.

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Short Answers to Hard Questions about Health Threats from Hurricane Harvey

We talked to experts and got replies and advice to many common queries

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German prosecutors believe nurse killed at least 86 patients

Germany authorities say they now believe that a male nurse who was convicted of killing patients with overdoses of heart medication killed at least 86 people

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Judge halts Texas' newest anti-abortion law

A federal judge has blocked Texas from enforcing new anti-abortion measures that the Republican-controlled Legislature passed in response to the U.S. Supreme Court striking down the state's far more sweeping law

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Federal judge blocks Texas from enforcing new abortion limits that followed US Supreme Court striking down larger law

Federal judge blocks Texas from enforcing new abortion limits that followed US Supreme Court striking down larger law

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'Healthy Living for Summer': The effects of alcohol

Looking at myths and facts on alcohol and how it can affect your health.

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Hormone Treatment for Prostate Cancer Tied to Heart Risks

Androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer was associated with an increased risk of heart failure and heart rhythm disorders.

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Trump administration announces sharp cuts in programs promoting 2018 health care enrollment under Affordable Care Act

Trump administration announces sharp cuts in programs promoting 2018 health care enrollment under Affordable Care Act

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Fentanyl drives another record year of Ohio overdose deaths

Ohio says a record 4,050 people died of drug overdoses in the state last year, driven in large part by the emergence of stronger drugs like the synthetic painkiller fentanyl

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Does apple cider vinegar promote good health? Expert: 'it’s not a magical elixir'

Not everyone is sold on its alleged medical benefits.

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WATCH: T-shirt plea for kidney at Disney brings new hope for New Jersey family

A chance encounter could mean a miracle for Robert Leibowitz.

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Gilead to pay $11.9B for cancer treatment developer Kite

Gilead Sciences will pay $11.9 billion in cash to buy Kite Pharma and plant a stake in an emerging area of cancer treatments that train a patient's immune cells to attack tumors

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Troubled Indian hospital says 217 children died in August

A government hospital in northern India where dozens of babies died within two days earlier this month says at least 217 children have died during the month of August for a variety of reasons including an encephalitis outbreak

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Gov't report: 28.1M in US lack health coverage

Gov't report: 28.1M in US lack health coverage as uninsured rate holding steady

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A first: Drug lowers heart risks by curbing inflammation

For the first time, a drug has helped prevent heart attacks by curbing inflammation, a new and very different approach than lowering cholesterol

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This Balkans Town Is an Architecture Buff's Best-Kept Secret

A veritable time capsule of the Ottoman Empire, the Albanian town of Gjirokastra might be the most intriguing town you’ve never heard of.

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An Ouchless Guide to Laser Hair Removal: The Pros and Cons

Laser hair removal means no more nicked skin, rough stubble or shaving cream mess. But is it safe—and does it last?

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White Wine Blends: The Best of a Wildly Varied Bunch

It’s a category hard for drinkers to get their heads around, with little predictability from one blend to another. Wine columnist Lettie Teague tasted her way through Old and New World bottles to find the finest.

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European Castles: Easier to Buy Than You Might Think

For those in search of their own magical kingdom, ancient castles dot the European countryside. And with sales currently in the dungeon, buyers may find themselves a bargain.

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A 6-Foot-6 German Is Ready to Hit New Heights at the U.S. Open

Alexander Zverev Jr. moves with the grace of a man much shorter than his 6-foot-6 height. The 20-year-old German has the power and agility to do some damage at the U.S. Open and join the upper echelon of tennis stars.

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WATCH: New breakthroughs in cancer research

FDA approves a new therapy for young patients with lymphoblastic leukemia.

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F.D.A. Approves First Gene-Altering Leukemia Treatment, Costing $475,000

The Food and Drug Administration approved the first treatment that genetically alters a patient’s own cells to fight cancer. It will cost $475,000.

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Fentanyl drives another record year of Ohio overdose deaths

Ohio says a record 4,050 people died of drug overdoses in the state last year, driven in large part by the emergence of stronger drugs like the synthetic painkiller fentanyl

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The Ugliest Era of Menswear Is Back: Why You'll Want to Relive It

For men’s fashion, the 1970s were a decade of distorted shapes and questionable prints. But in among the ugliness were some timelessly cool clothes—the focus of this fall’s me-decade redux.

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Take a Number: New Fathers Are Older Than Ever

The average age of new dads in the United States has risen to almost 31, higher than ever.

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An Insider's Guide to Mexico City

The best—and non-touristy—places to eat, shop, sip mezcal and soak up the art scene, with expert tips from four savvy locals

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Breast-Feeding May Lower Risk of Endometriosis

Women who nursed for a year or more had a 32 percent reduced risk for endometriosis.

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How to Inspect Every Piece of a Widebody Airplane

American Airlines pilots, mechanics and flight attendants kick the tires, test the engines and make sure all seat belts actually fasten on a new Boeing 787-9.

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How Tacos Became a Fashion Trend

Starting with the taco emoji in 2015, the design started showing up on everything from T-shirts to purses

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It's Back to School for Home Buyers

Three homes on the market in New York and Oklahoma that were once schoolhouses.

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A Massachusetts Couple Creates a Place to Chill When Days Are Hot

The Franklin home spa includes a bar, sofa, fire pit, waterfall, slide and music

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Lilly lays out faster time frame for FDA drug resubmission

Eli Lilly says it will resubmit its potential rheumatoid arthritis treatment to regulators several months faster than expected

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WATCH: The health benefits of coconut oil may be overblown, experts say

Health experts break down what to know about the supposed health benefits of adding coconut oil to your diet.

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Phys Ed: Moving When Young May Strengthen the Adult Brain

Being active in youth may change the inner workings of brain cells much later in life and sharpen some types of thinking.

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Troubled Indian hospital says 217 children died in August

A government hospital in northern India where dozens of babies died within two days earlier this month says at least 217 children have died during the month of August for a variety of reasons including an encephalitis outbreak

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A look at every North Korean missile test this year

North Korea has conducted eleven ballistic missile tests in 2017 alone.

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37 people nationwide contract infection linked to turtles

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says three people in Connecticut are among dozens nationwide who have contracted a salmonella infection linked to turtles

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Joel Osteen criticized for closing Houston megachurch's doors amid Harvey

Ten of thousands of people are expected to need shelter in the area because of flooding.

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Bill and Hillary Clinton's Hamptons Summer Rental Sells

In East Hampton, N.Y., the property was sold by real estate developer Elie Hirschfeld, president of Hirschfeld Properties.

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Levee breached in Texas amid 'epic and catastrophic' Hurricane Harvey flooding

The Houston area is expected to see 50 inches of rain total.

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Can Your ‘Good’ Cholesterol Be Too High?

A new Danish study found that HDL levels that were very high, or very low, were tied to increased risk of dying.

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In Texas, Trump thanks officials for hurricane response, reserves 'congratulations'

The president has promised quick action for victims of the storm.

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Russia, UAE tell North Korea: Stop your 'provocations'

Russia, UAE foreign ministers urge North Korea to stop 'provocations' and obey UN resolutions

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Brewery shipping water instead of beer for Harvey relief

An Anheuser-Busch brewery in Georgia is shipping canned drinking water to the American Red Cross to help out in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts in Texas and Louisiana

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Trump: 'All options are on the table' after N. Korea missile test

North Korea fired a missile that flew over Japan.

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When Is it O.K. to Play Hooky With Your Children?

An educational vacation might give students something school can’t, but teachers and principals don’t always support such trips.

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Bob Newhart's Ridiculous Road to Comedy

The comedian used humor to communicate with his father; gag phone calls from work led to a No. 1 comedy album.

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The Most Coveted Classic Corvette

A longtime lover of the Chevrolet sports cars found a 1963 Sting Ray abandoned in a barn and made it his mission to get it back on the road.

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Prosecutors expect to charge German nurse with more killings

German prosecutors say they expect to bring new charges against a nurse serving a life sentence for two murders after determining he might have killed another 84 people, if not more

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Home Health Care: Shouldn’t It Be Work Worth Doing?

Watching over older people is among the fastest-growing occupations. With more training and flexibility, it could help support a future middle class.

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Gov't report: 28.1M in US lack health coverage

Gov't report: 28.1M in US lack health coverage as uninsured rate holding steady

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SpaceX Unveils Sleek, White Spacesuit for Astronaut Travel

SpaceX has unveiled a sleek white spacesuit for astronauts on its crewed flights coming up next year.

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Gov't report: 28.1M in US lack health coverage

Gov't report: 28.1M in US lack health coverage as uninsured rate holding steady

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How José Mourinho Took a Risk by Rebuilding Manchester United

In his first year at England’s most storied club, José Mourinho did what no other elite manager would dare: he openly put Manchester United through a rebuilding season. This season, his bet seems to be paying off.

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Joan Benoit Samuelson Targets a Sub-Three Hour Marathon---at the Age of 60

Joan Benoit Samuelson will try to become the first female sexagenarian to crack three hours at Chicago Marathon in October.

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Could Denis Shapovalov Be Tennis's Next Big Thing?

With Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal now in their 30s, one possible person to fill their shoes in the future may be 18-year-old Canadian Denis Shapovalov.

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Flooding disrupts care at Houston hospital, cancer center

Officials were preparing to evacuate one of the nation's busiest trauma centers because of flooding from Harvey

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With a Simple DNA Test, Family Histories Are Rewritten

Widespread DNA testing has shed light on the ancestry of millions of Americans. But these services have limitations, and the results can be uncertain.

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Photo of nursing home residents in waist-deep water prompts rescue

Residents were eventually evacuated by helicopter.

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Trumps plan to travel to Texas on Tuesday

Harvey hit Texas as a Category 4 hurricane but has been downgraded.

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Suit: Aetna violated law with envelope revealing HIV status

A Pennsylvania man is suing health insurer Aetna, saying his sister learned he was taking HIV medication after the company mailed him an envelope with a large, clear window that showed information on where to purchase the drugs

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F.D.A. Cracks Down on ‘Unscrupulous’ Stem Cell Clinics

The agency reported actions against a biotech company and two large stem cell clinics over unapproved treatments, a move it said was necessary to make way for speedier approval of legitimate therapies.

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Harvey: 'Unprecedented' flooding 'beyond anything experienced' inundates Houston area

The massive storm slammed into the Gulf Coast of Texas on Friday night.

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With a Drop of Saliva, Family Histories Are Rewritten

Widespread DNA testing has shed light on the ancestry of millions of Americans. But these services have limitations, and the results can be uncertain.

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Houston mayor defends decision not to issue evacuation order

Mayor Sylvester Turner argued an unplanned evacuation would make things worse.

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Do You Know How Others See You?

We don’t always correctly read how the outside world reads us. New research shows what we can do to improve our perception and the benefits we’ll see, Elizabeth Bernstein writes.

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How You Walk Could Flag Mental Decline

A new study measuring the gaits of elderly people could lead to important insights about dementia, Alzheimer’s and more.

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WATCH: 'Motivated' podcast: Finding body acceptance through yoga

Yoga instructor and Instagram sensation Jessamyn Stanley opens up about how yoga helped her learn to love her body.

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WATCH: 'Motivated' podcast: Finding body acceptance through yoga

Yoga instructor and Instagram sensation Jessamyn Stanley opens up about how yoga helped her learn to love her body.

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Gilead to Buy Maker of Cancer Treatments for $11.9 Billion

The deal to acquire Kite, whose drugs use the body’s immune system as a weapon, is Gilead’s biggest effort to date to find a new blockbuster product.

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Charlottesville residents vent at 'recovery' town hall

Charlottesville officials and representatives of the Department of Justice are hearing from city residents in the aftermath of a deadly white nationalist rally

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Martin Luther King Jr. statue to be unveiled in Atlanta

A statue paying tribute to civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. is being installed on the state Capitol grounds in Atlanta

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If goal in Afghanistan 'is stalemate, we have achieved it,' former US envoy says

One change in Trump's strategy is its focus on Pakistan, an expert said.

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WATCH: Harvey forces hospitals, nursing homes to evacuate

ABC News' senior medical contributor Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses what Houston hospitals are doing now amid flooding and evacuations and the health issues Texans may face from the toxic flood waters.

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Gilead Sciences buying Kite Pharma for $11.9 billion

Gilead Sciences is buying Kite Pharma for $11.9 billion, gaining cell therapies for cancer. The deal is targeted to close in the 4th quarter.

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Personal Health: Safer Cars Help Keep Older Drivers on the Road

Many features of new cars like lane guidance and backup cameras accommodate the needs of older drivers.

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Germany: Nurse believed to have killed at least 84 patients

Germany authorities say they now believe that a male nurse who was convicted of killing patients with overdoses of heart medication killed at least 84 people

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A New Skin Lightening Procedure Is Short on Evidence

Instead of bleaching creams, women who want lighter skin are now turning to a new treatment: injecting the antioxidant glutathione into their veins.

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APNewsBreak: Abuse in nursing homes unreported despite law

APNewsBreak: A government audit finds that more than 1 in 4 cases of possible sexual and physical abuse against nursing home patients apparently went unreported to police.

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APNewsBreak: Abuse in nursing homes unreported despite law

APNewsBreak: A government audit finds that more than 1 in 4 cases of possible sexual and physical abuse against nursing home patients apparently went unreported to police.

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Table Tennis for One, With Help From a Robot

A California winemaker calls ping pong central to his fitness routine for its help with agility and even core strength.

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Jason Gay: When Boxing Goes Low, I Go High

Jason Gay makes a (legally!) altered visit to the absurd Mayweather-McGregor tangle in Nevada

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Mayweather Defeats McGregor With Late Barrage

Floyd Mayweather Jr. wore UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor down, then stunned him in the 10th round.

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Drug Aimed at Inflammation May Lower Risk of Heart Disease and Cancer

A milestone finding for researchers, the connection of inflammatory responses to such illnesses could open the door to new treatments.

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A first: Drug lowers heart risks by curbing inflammation

For the first time, a drug has helped prevent heart attacks by curbing inflammation, a new and very different approach than lowering cholesterol

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A first: Drug lowers heart risks by curbing inflammation

For the first time, a drug has helped prevent heart attacks by curbing inflammation, a new and very different approach than lowering cholesterol

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Andy Murray Drops Out of U.S. Open, Cites Hip Injury

The 30-year-old second seed excels on hard courts, but Murray said his hip was too sore to win the tournament, “and ultimately that’s what I was here to try and do.”

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Trump’s Threats on Health Law Hide an Upside: Gains Made by Some Insurers

Despite anxiety over the Affordable Care Act’s stability, many insurance companies still participating have cut losses sharply. Some are starting to prosper.

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A Sisterhood of Sleuths

The health investigator I was shadowing in Oklahoma City had a “weird skill set” that reminded me of my own.

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As Harvey slams Texas, an expectant mother's scheduled C-section may be in jeopardy

Danielle Weeks was forced to evacuate her home and hunker down in a hotel.

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Gregg Allman's Final Album Ties Up Loose Ends

The legendary rocker worked to finish the album, which comes out Sept. 8, until just before he died earlier this year.

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Falling in Love With Autumn

Fall marks the end of the carefree summer, which some people mourn, and the return to routine and order, which others relish.

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WATCH: Hand transplant recipient thanks doctors who first saved his life: Part 6

Jonathan Koch returned to George Washington University Hospital to thank the doctors and nurses.

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WATCH: Hand transplant recipient, doctor get surprised by Captain Sully: Part 5

Dr. Azari said it took two months, rather than two years, for Jonathan Koch to be able to tie his own shoelaces.

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WATCH: Man has successful hand transplant after almost 18-hour surgery: Part 4

"I asked Dr. Azari, 'Did you do it?'" Jonathan Koch said. "And he said, 'Yes.' And then I started to sing the Rocky theme."

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WATCH: Man prepares for remarkable hand transplant surgery: Part 3

In the summer of 2015, a doctor amputed Jonathan Koch's left hand and the fingers on his partially functioning right hand.

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WATCH: Doctors struggle to diagnose man's mysterious illness: Part 2

A lymph node biopsy confirmed that Jonathan Koch had hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH).

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How Many Calories in That? New York City Delays Enforcing Labeling Rules

The city agreed to wait until May to enforce a rule that chain restaurants and convenience stores post calorie counts for prepared food.

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There Won't Be a Federer-Nadal Final at the U.S. Open

More bad luck for the U.S. Open: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal cannot play each other in the tournament’s final.

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Dr. Marshall H. Klaus, Maternity-Ward Reformer, Dies at 90

Dr. Klaus’s research led many hospitals to allow closer contact between parents and babies immediately after birth.

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WATCH: 'Motivated' Podcast: Meal prep and exercise made easy

Make healthy meals and exercise part of your daily routine with these practical tips from nutritionist Maya Feller and fitness expert Jamie Krauss Hess.

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Global Health: Brazil May Face a New Threat, This Time From Biting Midges

The Oropouche virus, causing symptoms similar to dengue, appears to be slowly moving out of the Amazon jungle and closer to South American cities.

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Pregnant and Far from Home, a Sisterhood of the Expecting

At a prematernal home operated by a hospital in Alaska, caregivers try to avert the dangers of childbirth in a state whose medical resources are far-flung.

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Ask Well: Is Coffee Bad for Your Bones?

Coffee drinkers may excrete more calcium, but it doesn’t appear to weaken bones or cause fractures.

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Three Top Interior Stylists on Their Favorite Hotels, Artists, Buildings and More

Forces in the field apply their discerning taste to the curation of their favorite things.

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Videos of Girls Forced to Do Splits at Cheer Camp Prompt Police Investigation

Five Denver public school officials, including the cheerleading coach seen in the video that was made public, were put on leave by the superintendent.

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WATCH: Debunking the health myths surrounding apple cider vinegar

What is the science behind the reports that apple cider vinegar is good for your digestion, skin and hair?

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Does apple cider vinegar promote good health? Expert: 'it’s not a magical elixir'

Not everyone is sold on its alleged medical benefits.

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Pro Golfers Love Their Putters---Until They See Another One

With a wider array of putters available, there’s a growing temptation among pro golfers to tinker with their choice of flat stick.

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Floyd Mayweather Jr.: A Master at Not Getting Hit

Muhammad Ali is called “The Greatest of All Time’ but CompuBox stats show there’s no boxer close to Floyd Mayweather Jr. when it comes to defense.

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'Healthy Living for Summer': The effects of alcohol

Looking at myths and facts on alcohol and how it can affect your health.

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Health official fired after woman says he grabbed her bottom

A top Boston official has been fired over allegations he sexually harassed a woman who worked for him

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WATCH: Heart-healthy drinking tips from a cardiologist

Learn how alcohol affects your health and how the effects of wine, beer and liquor differ.

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WATCH: Heart-healthy drinking tips from a cardiologist

Learn how alcohol affects your health and how the effects of wine, beer and liquor differ.

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Mothers, Fathers and Obesity in Offspring

Evidence that the mother’s weight alone determines her children’s future metabolic health is weak.

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A Men's Puffer Jacket That Delivers on Style

Inspired by a utility jacket, this electric-blue version gets inventively reworked into a spiffy, wear-everywhere classic

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How to Pull Together a Radiant Summer Bouquet

Floral designer Lindsey Taylor creates a fiery arrangement that evokes the withering heat of Vincent van Gogh’s ‘Olive Trees’ (1889)

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WATCH: Goop accused of using 'deceptive' marketing claims

Truth in Advertising, a watchdog group, said it filed a complaint in California, urging regulators to look into the marketing practices of the website, founded by Gwyneth Paltrow.

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Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop accused of 'deceptive' marketing claims

Truth in Advertising, Inc. filed a complaint with a California task force.

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Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop accused of 'deceptive' marketing claims

Truth in Advertising, Inc. filed a complaint with a California task force.

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A Tropical Holiday With Serious Travel Cred: Indonesia's 'Spice Islands'

One of the world’s most coveted territories during the days of Christopher Columbus, the spice-laden Banda Islands fell of the travel map long ago. But real adventurers still seek them out

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Organ Donation Resources and Information

These organizations provide information about organ donation.

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Matter: Gut Bacteria Can Fluctuate With the Seasons

The discovery, in a study of hunter-gatherers in Africa, eventually may help scientists learn how modern diets have affected health.

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Hospital cited in death of boy placed under heating blanket

The Health Department has cited a Pennsylvania hospital in the death of a 6-year-old boy whose temperature topped 107 degrees while he was under a special heating blanket

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The Cosmetics Executive Who Says a $2 Lipstick Is As Good as a $28 One

Marcia Kilgore, the founder of new cosmetics site Beauty Pie, talks about hiking with a 20-kilo backpack, the moral dilemma of watching “Better Call Saul,” and why we think ‘expensive’ means ‘better’

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The Ultimate Road-Trip Accommodation: A Tiny RV

Smaller than gigantic RVs but packed with amenities, compact campers from Airstream, Winnebago and others are making it easy to bring your home away from home.

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Host the Most Cultivated Garden Party of the Season

For your next backyard get-together, crib these easy, elegance-adding strategies from interior designers and party pros.

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3 Chic Waterproof Backpacks for Keeping Your Gadgets Dry

Waterproof bags aren’t just for outdoor enthusiasts. They’re also a godsend for carrying your laptop, smartphone or tablet safely in the rain.

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The Latest: Ohio: Insurer found for lone county off exchange

Ohio's insurance department confirms the lone county in the nation at risk of going without an insurer to offer care under the federal health law has landed a provider.

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Lawyers: Aetna envelope window reveals patients' HIV status

Two legal organizations say health insurer Aetna revealed the HIV status of patients in several states by mailing envelopes with a large, clear window that showed information on HIV prescriptions

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WATCH: Goop accused of using deceptive advertising claims

Truth in Advertising, a watchdog group, said it filed a complaint in California, urging regulators to look into the marketing practices of the website, founded by Gwyneth Paltrow.

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APNewsBreak: Last US county gets insurer for health exchange

The lone county currently at risk of going uncovered on the federal health law's insurance exchanges has landed an insurer.

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Mayweather-McGregor Is a Doughnut. Let Me Explain.

Saturday’s fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor has the attention of the sports world. How will we feel when it’s over?

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Dodgers' Rich Hill Is Nearly Perfect, but Loses After 'One Bad Pitch'

Dodgers pitcher Rich Hill threw nine no-hit innings but the Pirates’ Josh Harrison hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 10th.

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Hudson River Estate Built for American Blue Bloods Reduced to $20 Million

Owned by financier Martin Sosnoff and his wife, Toni, the property was initially seeking $22 million.

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The New Gated Community: More Land, Fewer Neighbors

Some owners pay a premium for developments with large lots and secluded home sites.

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WATCH: The pros and cons of trendy health foods

Nutritionist Maya Feller breaks down what you need to know about acai bowls, charcoal, almond milk and veggie chips.

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The pros and cons of 4 health food trends explained

A registered dietitian nutritionist breaks down some of the most hyped up foods.

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Well : How to Run With a Jogging Stroller

How you run behind a stroller may determine how much physical benefit you actually experience.

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Hunting a Killer: Sex, Drugs and the Return of Syphilis

Outbreaks of a deadly, sexually transmitted disease confound health officials, whose obstacles include drug shortages, uneducated doctors and gangs.

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Should Kids Be Sedated for Dental Work?

Children can fall into a much deeper level of sedation than intended and if they aren’t rescued quickly, they may stop breathing or even die.

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Tanzania to use drones to deliver medicines

Drones will soon be used in Tanzania to deliver medicines to health facilities across the East African country

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WATCH: Girl born without arms learns to ride a bike

A 5-year-old girl born without arms learned to ride bike thanks to help from Minnesota children's hospital staff. "The best part is pedaling," she says.

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Many addicts seeking opioid recovery find relapse and fraud

Authorities say South Florida, long a national hub of the substance abuse recovery industry, has become a focal point for rampant insurance fraud that relies on a lethal cycle of failure

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WATCH: Girl born without arms learns to ride a bike

A 5-year-old girl born without arms learned to ride bike thanks to help from Minnesota children's hospital staff. "The best part is pedaling," she says.

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Report highlights growing health disparities in Appalachia

New study: Appalachia's 25 million residents have struggled to keep up with health gains of rest of nation, lagging in most major public health indicators

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The Trades That Made the Kyrie Irving Trade Possible

How did the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers put themselves in position to make the biggest trade of the NBA season? It’s because of the many trades both teams made over many seasons.

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The Players That Might Derail Your Fantasy Football Season

LeSean McCoy, Ben Roethlisberger and Marshawn Lynch are some top fantasy targets with a high risk of injury, according to Sports Injury Predictor’s research.

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Former Dutch government minister to lead tainted egg probe

The Dutch government has appointed a former justice minister to lead an investigation into the illegal use of a pesticide to treat laying hens for lice infestations

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Study: 50M at risk of arsenic poisoning in Pakistan

A new study suggests some 50 million Pakistanis could be at risk of drinking arsenic-tainted groundwater

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20 Percent More Smokers Quit After $1 Price Increase

When the price of a pack of cigarette increases by $1, there is a 20 percent increase in rates of quitting smoking.

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Buy a $39 Million Penthouse, Get a Pink Diamond

The developer of the Regalia, a condo building in Sunny Isles Beach, Fla., is offering a $500,000 pink diamond to the buyer of its triplex penthouse.

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How Roger Federer Found His Groove

Roger Federer transformed what used to be a backup shot—his backhand—into a weapon and is now seeking to win the U.S. Open to cap a storybook season.

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With Expansion, Will LAX be Less Congested or More?

A $14 billion expansion is underway at Los Angeles International Airport, making it the fastest-growing airport in the U.S. More flights mean cheaper fares but also possible delays, writes Scott McCartney in The Middle Seat

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Maria Sharapova Reveals What's On Her Phone

The tennis star and author of a new memoir, Unstoppable: My Life So Far, shows us what’s on her phone.

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Wrap Stars

In bright colors and bold stripes, fur coats are making a statement this season.

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Perfect Your Serve at These Luxury Homes

In advance of the U.S. Open, which kicks off Aug. 28, a look at three New York buildings with their own tennis courts

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Own the Last Day of Your Vacation

A great final day can affect how you remember the trip years later. Forget the stresses of home and do something special.

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The Rise of the Sophisticated Mocktail: Alcohol-Free Drinks Go Gourmet

Now a fixture of fine dining, alcohol-free mocktails may well be the most interesting option on the drinks menu these days. Pair them with a multicourse restaurant meal, or mix them at home with these nine refreshing recipes.

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New Men's Khakis Have a Distinctive Style Edge

Once considered the bland conformist of menswear, khaki pants freestyle into fall with a flattering cut and distinctive details that give them a stylish new profile

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The Living Room Moves Upstairs

Second-floor lounges are trending as a family gathering space. The spaces are cozier than the living room downstairs and offer with more privacy.

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Seltzer water not harmful to your teeth or health, expert says

Despite recent headlines, seltzer water fans can relax.

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Seltzer water not harmful to your teeth or health, expert says

Despite recent headlines, seltzer water fans can relax.

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New Study Shows Boxing's Early Toll on Muhammed Ali

Research finds a direct correlation between Muhammed Ali’s fights and his diminished speaking ability at the end of his boxing career.

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As the NBA World Turns: Kyrie Irving to the Celtics and Isaiah Thomas to the Cavaliers

The best teams in the Eastern Conference traded with each other on Tuesday night. And the haul that Cleveland received from Boston may have increased the odds of LeBron James staying next summer.

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Oral Contraceptives Tied to Lower Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk

Women who took oral contraceptives were less likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis.

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WATCH: Phoenix firefighters share stories of trying to save opioid overdose victims

In June, Arizona declared a health emergency to address the growing number of opioid deaths, and these firefighters are on the front lines.

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Phys Ed: Age Like a Former Athlete

Even a few hours of walking, jogging or cycling each week may help keep us in peak shape in old age.

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Lab-made "mini organs" helping doctors treat cystic fibrosis

Doctors in the Netherlands are taking a novel approach to treat cystic fibrosis: They're growing miniature organs for every patient in the country.

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AP-NORC poll: Hispanics see barriers to nursing care

AP-NORC poll: Few older Hispanics are confident that nursing homes and assisted living facilities can meet their needs.

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The National League Is Close to Outslugging the American League

The National League has a rare opportunity to declare offensive supremacy in a way unseen in decades.

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High school popularity may not lead to happiness, study finds

Teens with close friendships experienced mental benefits short and long term.

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Worried About Your Eyes After the Eclipse? Here’s What You Should Know

You were warned about looking at the solar eclipse without protection, but you did it anyway. Eye specialists are ready to help.

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Biting Into Berlin's Most Popular Dish (Not Schnitzel)

A five-stop tasting tour of Berlin’s star sandwiches, the savory döner kebab, from a classic hole-in-the-wall to a shockingly tasty vegan alternative

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A Destination Neighborhood in the Georgian Capital of Tbilisi

The historic district of Vera has become a hub for dining, nightlife and fashion.

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Social Ties Are Crucial for Survivors Of a Disaster

Susan Pinker on new research into how important social connections can be for disaster survivors as they try to rebuild their lives.

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The Sweet Spot: My Boyfriend’s Gaining Weight. I Feel Shallow for Caring.

We were madly in love and planning to get married. But lately I’ve been doubting my physical attraction to him. Is this reasonable, or self-sabotage?

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The Next Step After a Bad First Impression at Work

An early slip can do serious damage with a boss, colleague or client, but you can usually redeem yourself.

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Critics: Remove statue of doctor who experimented on slaves

Critics want New York City to remove a statue in Central Park that honors a 19th century doctor who used slaves in developing a pioneering approach to treating physical problems women can develop after childbirth

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Author Sue Grafton's Scary Childhood Home

The detective novelist coped with a creepy basement and her parents’ alcoholism, but was inspired by her father to write

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APNewsBreak: Utah to obey order for DEA drug database search

Utah will obey a court order to let the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration search a prescription-drug database without a warrant despite a state law designed to protect patient privacy

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Senate panel plans 2 hearings on girding health insurance

A Republican Senate aide says the Senate health committee is scheduling two hearings early next month on how the nation's individual health insurance marketplaces can be stabilized

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Boston Penthouse To Seek Record $40 Million

Located in the Four Seasons Private Residences, the unit—one of three penthouses in the building—could set a sales record for the city.

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Of Course Iron Maiden's Drummer Drives This Jaguar

Nicko McBrain shows off his souped up XKR-S, the favorite of his four high-performance ‘cats.’

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Disabled people protest in Romania, say govt endangers jobs

Disabled people _ some in wheelchairs, others with crutches _ have protested outside Romania's labor ministry against a measure they say could leave them jobless

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WATCH: New study reveals a striking increase in serious allergy cases

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses what to know about the new research, which found that severe allergic reaction cases have increased by nearly five times over the past decade.

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Severe food allergy cases skyrocket over the past decade, study finds

Researcher found an increase in insurance claims involving sever food reactions.

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Officials: Do not eat fish caught in Shenango River

State officials are warning people not to eat fish caught in a stretch of a western Pennsylvania river after tests found extremely high levels of a potentially dangerous chemical

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The Cavaliers Have LeBron, Kyrie and Koby

Koby Altman became the GM of the Cavaliers under extremely unusual circumstances. But his basketball career has been extremely unusual from the very beginning.

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Dengue outbreak kills 5 people in northwest Pakistan

Pakistani official says outbreak of mosquito-borne disease in northwest has killed five people

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Voices: Maybe We All Need a Little Less Balance

In praise of the unbalanced life.

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The New Health Care: Sex Education Based on Abstinence? There’s a Real Absence of Evidence

A recent move by the Trump administration seems set to undo progress on evidence-based approaches to reduce teen pregnancy.

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More Young People Are Dying of Colon Cancer

Younger Americans aren’t just getting cancer diagnoses earlier. They are dying of colorectal cancer at slightly higher rates than in previous decades, and no one really knows why.

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$417 Million Awarded in Suit Tying Johnson’s Baby Powder to Cancer

A Los Angeles jury voted the damages for a medical receptionist who developed ovarian cancer after using Johnson & Johnson’s talc for decades.

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Take a Number: Hospitals Are Clogged With Patients Struggling With Opioids

As President Trump declares a national emergency, new data indicates hospitalizations for problems linked to prescription and illicit opioid abuse have risen sharply.

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Global Health: How to Prevent Deadly Infection in Babies? Good Bacteria

A one-week dose of a probiotic isolated from a healthy infant’s diaper lowered rates of deadly sepsis in babies by 40 percent, researchers report.

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VA seeks to funnel more nursing home money to rural areas

Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin says his agency will propose changes to make it easier for rural areas to receive funding to build nursing homes for veterans

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The Latest: Plaintiff wanted to help others in talc case

The attorney for a hospitalized woman who won a $417 million judgment in a lawsuit claiming the talc in Johnson & Johnson's iconic baby powder causes ovarian cancer says his client is not looking for sympathy

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Skin Deep: Is This Treatment the Cure for Hair Loss?

Harklinikken, a Danish company with an extract to fight hair loss, has come to the United States, where it is aggressively opening clinics.

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Between cancer treatments, McCain maintains rigorous agenda

Sen. John McCain is keeping a rigorous agenda while on break from Congress, despite recently being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer

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Jury awards $417M in lawsuit linking talcum powder to cancer

A Los Angeles jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $417 million in a case to a woman who claimed in lawsuit that the talc in its iconic baby powder causes ovarian cancer when applied regularly for feminine hygiene

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Court: Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $417M in civil lawsuit linking talcum powder to cancer

Court: Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $417M in civil lawsuit linking talcum powder to cancer

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What Would Ben Franklin Say?

Ben Franklin Circles put a modern spin on temperance and chastity as they take on the founding father’s 13 virtues

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How Trump has divided his time between the White House and Trump properties

Trump has visited his properties on 76 of his 213 days in office.

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Chile court rules in favor of abortion in some cases

Chile's Constitutional Court is upholding a measure that would end the country's absolute ban on abortions

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A Striking Rise in Serious Allergy Cases

Insurance claims for dangerous reactions to foods like peanuts, eggs and dairy have increased by nearly five times over the past decade.

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An Iconic London Eatery Turns 30

As the River Cafe celebrates its 30th anniversary with a new book, chef and co-founder Ruth Rogers reflects on the establishment’s evolution.

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Sonia Rykiel Artistic Director Is Earning Her Stripes

Three years into her tenure at Sonia Rykiel, Julie de Libran is celebrating the design heritage of the fashion house’s legendary founder—and moving beyond it.

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The Young Restaurateurs Behind the Palais de Tokyo's New Eatery

Quixotic Projects is making the Parisian museum a destination for more than just rebellious art.

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A New Capsule Collection from Nili Lotan and Vinoodh Matadin

The cult womenswear designer and the photographer are partnering on menswear

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The Case for a Breakfast Feast

A new review provides the latest evidence to suggest we should front-load our calories early in the day to jump-start our metabolisms and prevent obesity.

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Marijuana Tied to Hypertension Risk

Regular marijuana users had higher rates of hypertension-related deaths.

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Why NFL Teams Want Quarterbacks to Stop Throwing So Much

Pitch counts are now standard in baseball, but football teams are beginning to think they’re also the key for a quarterback to throw his best.

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How Conor McGregor Can Beat Floyd Mayweather

The Journal solicited advice for Conor McGregor from boxers and trainers who may have clues to how he can improve his chances against Floyd Mayweather Jr.

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4 foods that may not be as bad for you as you thought

Nutritionist Maya Feller breaks down surprising virtues of our dietary vices.

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4 foods that may not be as bad for you as you thought

Nutritionist Maya Feller breaks down surprising virtues of our dietary vices.

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WATCH: The surprising virtues of some of our biggest dietary vices

Registered nutritionist Maya Feller discusses four foods that often get a bad rap, but may contain many positive health attributes.

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How the AP-NORC poll on long term care was conducted

The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll on Hispanics and long-term care was conducted March 2-29 by NORC at the University of Chicago, with funding from the SCAN Foundation

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AP-NORC poll: Hispanics lack confidence in nursing homes

An AP-NORC poll finds that few older Hispanics are confident that nursing homes and assisted living facilities can meet their needs.

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AP-NORC poll: Hispanics lack confidence in nursing homes

An AP-NORC poll finds that few older Hispanics are confident that nursing homes and assisted living facilities can meet their needs

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Personal Health: Fat Bias Starts Early and Takes a Serious Toll

Implicit bias can result in discrimination against people who are seriously overweight.

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US health chief lauds China for help with opioid control

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price says China has been an "incredible partner" in cracking down on synthetic opioids seen as fueling fast-rising overdose deaths in the United States

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Past health chiefs: insurance market stability is the goal

Three former U.S. health secretaries of both parties say President Donald Trump and the GOP-led Congress should make stabilizing health insurance marketplaces their immediate goal

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Dick Gregory's death prompts flood of online tributes

Gregory died Saturday at age 84.

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Can't be there? How to watch solar eclipse on TV, online

Can't be there to see total solar eclipse? How to watch on TV, online

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10 missing after US Navy destroyer collides with merchant ship off Singapore

Search and rescue effort underway, Navy says.

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NYPD officers stand up for Kaepernick as new wave of NFL protests form

The show of support comes amid more protests during Week 2 of the NFL preseason.

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A look at US-S. Korea war games and how North might respond

America's annual joint military exercises with South Korea always get a rise out of North Korea

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Chicago slaying of hairdresser was part of sexual fantasy: Prosecutor

Men allegedly hatched crime as part of a fantasy built online, prosecutor says.

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Derek Jeter Is Now the Boss

Derek Jeter joins a deal to buy the Miami Marlins. Here’s some free advice for the new sports owner.

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In Tennessee, Promoting Enrollment in Tenuous Health Care Plans

Counselors are starting earlier than usual to encourage enrollment in Obamacare, even as the Trump administration works against them.

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Cloud cover will vary across the US during Monday's total solar eclipse

Northwesterners will be among those in the US that are likely to see it clearly.

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Woman stuck in swimming pool turns to Facebook for help

No one else was home and her cellphone was inside.

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Comedy icon Jerry Lewis dies at 91

Lewis' career spanned seven decades.

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How Junior Golf Fueled the Rise of Jordan Spieth

Pro golf’s youth movement, led by Jordan Spieth, stems from a sophisticated junior program that has grown even as overall participation in the game has declined.

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Solar Eclipse? Nick Saban Isn't Impressed

Alabama coach Nick Saban said by watching the Weather Channel, he already knows what to expect during the solar eclipse.

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For U.S. Open, It's Nadal, Federer and....Who Else?

This year’s field is decimated by injuries, raising hopes that the two superstars could meet in New York for the first time

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Dozens arrested, few injured as 40,000 protesters descend on Boston

The free speech rally ended early today at Boston Common.

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Stephen Bannon: 'No administration in history has been so divided'

Trump's former chief strategist is opening about feuding at the White House.

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MLB umpires wear wristbands to protest 'abusive' treatment

Major League Baseball umpires are wearing white wristbands during games to protest what their union says is "abusive player behavior" after Detroit's Ian Kinsler was fined but not suspended for his recent verbal tirade against ump Angel Hernandez

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Judge weighs removing death penalty for mass killer

A California judge has ruled that a convicted mass killer will be spared the death penalty amid a long-running scandal over authorities' use of jailhouse informants

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Can't see the solar eclipse? Tune in online or on TV

Monday's solar eclipse is set to star in several special broadcasts on TV and online

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No Powerball winner in Saturday's drawing, jackpot jumps to $650 million

The numbers drawn were 17, 68, 19, 43, 39. The Powerball is 13.

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Trump has 'inside information' on who protested in Charlottesville: Falwell Jr.

Jerry Falwell Jr. defended Trump's saying 'fine people' were on both sides.

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Wear solar specs or make a viewer to safely watch eclipse

Solar specs are a must for safe viewing of Monday's total solar eclipse, the first to span U.S. coast to coast in 99 years.

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Macron's wife on 25-year age gap: 'We have breakfast together, me and my wrinkles'

"We have breakfast together, me and my wrinkles," she tells Elle France.

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Former health chiefs to Trump: Avoid new 'Obamacare' crisis

Former US health chiefs to Trump: Avoid creating more instability in health insurance marketplaces

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The New Health Care: Preventing Teen Suicide: What the Evidence Shows

Limiting access to guns, avoiding the glamorization of suicide and keeping teenagers connected would all help.

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Physicist Hawking criticizes UK health secretary on service

Noted physicist Stephen Hawking has criticized Britain's health secretary for his use of scientific evidence to support changes in the National Health Service

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WATCH: Myths about the solar eclipse from a health perspective

Find out if babies and pets need protective glasses during the event.

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Headfirst Down the River in a Bellyak

A North Carolina white-water expert sings the praises of the mashup of kayaking and surfing.

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McCain completes round of radiation, chemo for brain cancer

The daughter of U.S. Sen. John McCain of Arizona says the 80-year-old lawmaker has completed the first round of radiation and chemotherapy as he battles an aggressive form of brain cancer

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Correction: Abortion-Oregon story

Correction: Abortion-Oregon story

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UN completes first round of Syria polio vaccination campaign

UNICEF completes first round of vaccination campaign following polio outbreak in eastern Syrian provinces

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The Best Amsterdam Day Trips: A Quick-Escape Guide

Three excursions for competitive foodies, art hounds and castle-loving kids

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Parents link concussion with football, but ignore other contact sports: survey

Parents need to be aware other contact sports also pose concussion risks.

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In Conversation With Nancy Meyers and Hallie Meyers-Shyer

For her first feature film, writer-director Hallie Meyers-Shyer had a reliable sidekick on set: her mom.

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How to Picnic Like a Pro: Recipes, Tools and Tips

When it comes to toting a meal along on a hike, al-fresco-eating expert Birgit Cameron, director of Patagonia Provisions, has one thing to say: Keep it simple. Here are her recipes for fresh, portable fare and strategies for successful open-air dining.

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Why Metallica Drummer Lars Ulrich Still Rocks Out to an iPod Classic

Lars Ulrich on his devotion to Apple products and the blistering speed of evolution when it comes to tennis-racket technology.

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The New Old Age: The Appointment Ends. Now the Patient Is Listening.

Patients often don’t recall what was said in the doctor’s office. Should you record the visit to review later?

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WATCH: What parents should know about a new survey on concussions and sports

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses the major findings from a comprehensive new survey on concussions and sports.

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WATCH: Experts say heavy backpacks are a critical issue for children

As students head back to school, a pediatric sports medicine doctor discusses how heavy is too heavy when it comes to backpacks children use every day.

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Amid India oxygen scandal, docs want focus on encephalitis

A national outcry over an Indian hospital's oxygen shortage highlights encephalitis outbreaks that kill and disable thousands of children, spiking each year with the monsoon rains

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Ask Well: Can You Sweat Out Toxins?

Heavy metals and BPA can be detected in sweat. But whether tiny amounts of chemicals present a health concern is unknown.

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Walnuts for Weight Loss?

A handful of walnuts may trigger parts of the brain that make us feel satiated.

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Vietnam battles dengue outbreaks with 42 percent more cases

Vietnam is battling raging dengue fever outbreaks with more than 10,000 new infections reported over the past three weeks stretching its medical system.

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WATCH: Scientists tout positive findings in peanut allergy pill study

The pill is a mix of probiotics and tiny amounts of peanut to build tolerance.

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WATCH: Scientists tout positive findings in peanut allergy pill study

The pill is a mix of probiotics and tiny amounts of peanut to build tolerance.

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Scientists tout positive findings in peanut allergy pill study

Scientists in Australia report success with trials of a pill filled with a mix of probiotics and tiny amounts of peanut to build tolerance to peanut allergies.

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FDA OKs Pfizer drug for rare, fast-killing type of leukemia

FDA approves new medicine for use against a rare, rapidly progressing blood cancer after other treatments have failed

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Guns Play Oversize Role in Rural Suicides

Suicide rates are higher in rural counties, according to a new study, and the reason is firearm use by men.

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Booker: I plan to introduce bill to remove Confederate statues from Capitol

Booker announced his plans via Twitter on Wednesday night.

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Great French Bubblies Beyond Champagne

From Crémants to vins mousseux, French sparkling wines by names other than Champagne are worth getting to know. We found some excellent bubblies—not to mention very good values.

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Ferrari 812 Superfast: The Italian Icon Lives On

Outfitted with the most powerful engine in the company’s history, the Ferrari 812 Superfast revs like a street bike on nitrous and is capable of face-warping cornering.

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Eclipses have come in dark times of US history, but we can find the light

"Maybe you have to know the darkness before you can appreciate the light."

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At least 1 dead, 32 injured in Barcelona terror attack

The attack took place in the heart of Barcelona.

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EpiPen maker finalizes settlement for government overcharges

Mylan agrees to pay $465 million to settle Justice Department allegations that it overcharged Medicaid for EpiPens

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The Open-Floor-Plan Backlash: How Family Members Are Escaping Each Other

As Americans tire of the forced togetherness of great rooms and open-plan homes, they’re sneaking off to renovated attics or basements—chic takes on the 1960s rec room—to save their sanity

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The Latest: France issues list of products with tainted eggs

France's government, facing pressure for more transparency amid Europe's egg scandal, has released a list of products pulled from supermarkets because they were made with pesticide-tainted eggs

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How Much of a Swiss-Made Watch is Swiss?

When can a watch bear the reassuring, status-sealing “Swiss-Made” label? It all comes down to a Swiss law known as the “60% Rule.” Here’s what to know before you buy

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A Day in the Life of Broadway Star Condola Rashad

The three-time Tony nominee is a force both on and off the stage.

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The One Piece of Clothing Every Woman Should Own

Meenal Mistry, WSJ’s longtime fashion director, outlines her unlikely passion for that mundane (but endlessly combinable) piece: the classic blue shirt

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Summer-Into-Fall Style: Three Perfect Pieces

Not quite ready to relinquish the lazy, hazy days? These T-shirts, sunglasses and swimwear carry a hint of August’s languor into the fall but aren’t so sun-drenched that they don’t compute past Labor Day.

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A Radically Refreshing Take on Chocolate Milk

Cool, creamy and mightily minty, this Mexican-style iced chocolate makes a festive and fuss-free summer dessert.

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Cleveland Clinic will pull event from Mar-a-Lago resort

A leading U.S. hospital says it will pull an annual fundraiser from Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort after all

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Jason Gay: My Flimsy Farewell to Football

Another round of anthem protests has Jason Gay ready to walk away from the game. Or...maybe not.

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A Luxury Real-Estate Proposition

Two native Texans with a love of all things French have listed their château in Normandy, a Paris apartment and a duplex in Chicago. They’ll sell only one of them to the first person with the best offer.

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San Francisco Art Dealer Asks $35 Million for Prospective House

Serge Sorokko said he chose architect Stanley Saitowitz to design the Tiburon, Calif., house, which is due to be completed in 2019.

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Ahead of the Winter Olympics, North Korea Looms as a Problem

There is hope that the Pyeongchang Games will promote harmony between South and North Korea but recent events are causing concern.

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WATCH: New research offers hope on detecting Lyme disease early

Dr. Jennifer Ashton brings all the details on a new study on Lyme disease that is creating a buzz within the medical community.

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Father charged in baby boy's fatal overdose of opioid combo

An Ohio man has been charged in the fatal drug overdose of his 1-year-old son

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New study offers hope for early Lyme disease diagnosis

Researchers differentiated Lyme disease from similar tick-borne illnesses.

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Cambodian medic who spread HIV asks for court's mercy

Unlicensed Cambodian medical practitioner, sentenced to 25 years in prison for infecting more than 100 villagers with HIV, says he only sought to provide care

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The Night the Oxygen Ran Out in an Indian Hospital

The Modi government has been sharply criticized after children died when a vendor cut off oxygen supplies for lack of payment.

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Working to Close the Breast-Feeding Gap

Black women are less likely to nurse their babies than whites and Hispanics. Organizations are trying to change that, both online and in person.

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Overdoses on the road: Drugged driving rises as a menace

Police and rescue crews say drivers overdosing on heroin and other drugs are driving up the number of car crashes

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'Healthy Living for Summer': Travel tips for eating smart and staying active

How to stay on track with your health while vacationing or traveling this summer.

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Shorter Swing Leads to Home Run Boost for Giancarlo Stanton

It appears that Giancarlo Stanton has figured out that he doesn’t have to swing wildly from his heels to send baseballs soaring into the stratosphere.

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WATCH: How to eat healthy on your vacation this summer

Plant-based dietitian Julieanna Hever discusses healthy eating tips while traveling

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White House: Gov't to make health law payments this month

The White House says President Donald Trump will make August payments to insurers under the health-care law he wants to repeal and replace.

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Austria orders recall of unapproved cancer drug

Austrian authorities have ordered a recall of a cancer medication that was put on the market without proper approval

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Is it really Lyme? Researchers developing a new test to tell

Diagnosing if a tick bite caused Lyme or something else can be difficult but scientists are developing a new way to catch the disease early _ using a "signature" of molecules in patients' blood

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Express Scripts to limit opioids; doctors concerned

Nation's largest pharmacy benefit manager will soon limit opioids prescribed to first-time users; American Medical Association criticizes move

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Marian C. Diamond, 90, Student of the Brain, Is Dead

Dr. Diamond, a neuroscientist, challenged the long-held assumption that the brain is a static and unchangeable entity and examined Albert Einstein’s.

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Santa Barbara Equestrian Estate Asks $26.5 Million

The property of more than 18 acres is owned by investor Robert Fell and includes an 8,000-square-foot mansion and a 10,000-square-foot horse barn.

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Cholera in Yemen: What you need to know

Cholera has infected half a million people in Yemen so far this year.

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Belgium joins legal action against tainted egg 'cheats'

Belgium's Agriculture Minister Denis Ducarme says the government will join in legal action against those responsible for the egg contamination scandal, which has hit at least 17 countries

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Why Savvy U.S. Fliers Take Air Canada

More international travelers, especially in smaller U.S. cities, are finding better deals, nicer planes and faster flight times than they get from Delta, United or American by heading north.

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Freeze's Ouster at Ole Miss Linked to Multiple Recruiting Trips

Former Ole Miss football coach Hugh Freeze resigned in July after the school confronted him with its findings about a “pattern of misconduct.” Flight records place Freeze in the same city as escort service. The school says other incidents also raised red flags.

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Luxury Homes That Make You Look Up

Three properties on the market in Colorado, New Hampshire and New York that feature a slate roof

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A California Pool Makes a Big Splash

A $400,000 overhaul turned a home’s old pool into a tropical resort; a lumbung moves center stage

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Jennifer Guidi Is One of the West Coast's Rising Art Stars

A new solo show makes the case for her own distinctive idiom.

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Sperm Count in Western Men Has Dropped Over 50 Percent Since 1973, Paper Finds

Research that studied semen samples from nearly 43,000 men from 50 countries detected a sharp downward trend that is provoking broad health concerns.

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Study suggests you cannot be 'fat but fit'

Researchers argue in a new study it is impossible to be obese and healthy.

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WATCH: Study suggests you cannot be 'fat but fit'

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses the new research that suggests people who carry extra weight have an increased risk of heart disease even if they are otherwise healthy.

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State of the Art: A Start-Up Suggests a Fix to the Health Care Morass

Aledade, a tech start-up, is working to reduce health care costs while improving care. The results are on view at two medical practices in southeast Kansas.

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Phys Ed: How Exercise Could Help You Learn a New Language

Working out during a language class amplifies an adult’s ability to memorize, retain and understand new vocabulary.

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Report: Higher premiums if Trump halts 'Obamacare' subsidies

Congressional Budget Office: Higher premiums, fewer insurance options if Trump halts 'Obamacare' subsidies

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US teen drug overdose deaths inch up after years of decline

A new report finds drug overdose deaths among US teens have inched up after years of decline

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Maria Sharapova Gets Wild Card Into U.S. Open

The U.S. Open announced that Maria Sharapova has been given a wild card into the women’s singles tournament.

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Oregon governor expands abortion, reproductive coverage

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has signed into law what proponents called America's most progressive reproductive health policy, expanding coverage on abortions and other reproductive services, regardless of income, citizenship status or gender identity

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Report: Higher premiums if Trump halts 'Obamacare' subsidies

Congressional Budget Office: Higher premiums, fewer insurance options if Trump halts 'Obamacare' subsidies

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Court: State can't vaccinate kids in temporary custody

The Connecticut Supreme Court has ruled that the state's child welfare agency cannot vaccinate children placed temporarily in its custody when the parents object to vaccinations

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Dr. Ruth Pfau, Savior of Lepers in Pakistan, Dies at 87

A German-born medical missionary, who discovered her life’s calling by chance, is hailed in Asia as “a Mother Teresa.”

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Public Health: Obamacare’s Bare County Problem Looks Mostly Solved, for Now

With an announcement in Nevada, a market that the president said was set to “implode” shows yet more signs of health.

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Trump Threat to Obamacare Would Send Premiums and Deficit Skyward

If President Trump makes good on his promise to “let Obamacare implode,” premiums would rise by as much as 20 percent and the federal deficit would rise.

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South Carolina sues drug manufacturer over opioid crisis

South Carolina is the latest state to accuse a drug manufacturer of exacerbating its opioid drug crisis by using deceptive marketing

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The Smarter Ways to Study

These tweaks while preparing for tests can give students a boost. Step One: Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

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Lawsuit accuses drug manufacturer of worsening opioid crisis

South Carolina is the latest state to accuse a drug manufacturer of exacerbating its opioid drug crisis by using deceptive marketing

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A Young Patti LaBelle's Bedroom Closet Was Her Studio

A wallflower as a child, the Grammy-winning singer grew to love the stage; using a broom for a mic in Philadelphia

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Manhattan's Cheetos Restaurant Completely Sold Out

The Spotted Cheetah, a pop-up eatery serving dishes made with Cheetos, filled all the reservations for its three-day run in just six hours.

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Queasy Riders: Honk If You Flunked Harley's Motorcycle-Ed Class

Motorcycles conjure dreams of the open road. The wake-up call comes when you try to master the machine.

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D'Oh! Domino's Delivery Can't Cope With France's Apostrophes

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises thought its online delivery platform could be the pièce de résistance of a strategy to fire up sales in France. But it struggled to deal with the abundance of apostrophes.

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The Baseball Team That Computer Models Can't Figure Out

The Kansas City Royals have exceeded the expectation of every prominent computer projection over the past five years.

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Study links a lack of sleep in children with increased Type 2 diabetes risk

What parents should know about the new research on Type 2 diabetes.

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5 Must-Have Accessories for Fall

This season, discover the power of simplicity by incorporating this sleek set of accessories into your wardrobe.

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The Colorful World of Etro

As the brother-and-sister act of Veronica and Kean Etro team up for their first joint fashion show, they are taking the distinctive style they developed together to the next level.

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A Foolproof Cooking Method for Tender, Delicious Fish

Chef Tom Hill of London’s Ducksoup reveals the secret to oil-poaching trout, which renders it tender, moist and not at all greasy. You may never cook fish another way again.

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Newport Home of Campbell Soup Heiress Asks $12.5 Million

The estate of Dorrance Hill Hamilton is selling her property in the Ocean Drive historic area.

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The Plymouth That Runs on Flower Power

A car-lover tracked down the dream car of her 1960s youth—a Barracuda Mod Top.

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WATCH: How to make healthy food decisions when you are feeling stressed

Health coach and holistic nutritionist Kelly LeVeque shares why it is important to eat healthy when you feel stressed and shares some of her recipes.

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WATCH: Woman advocates for breast cancer awareness after 11 women in her family are diagnosed

Felicia Johnson is advocating to raise awareness of the disease in the African-American community.

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WATCH: Study suggests children who don't sleep enough have a higher risk of developing diabetes

Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez shares what parents should know about the new research that links a lack of sleep in children to a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

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Woman speaks out after 11 people in her family get breast cancer

"I felt like the monster was chasing us," she told ABC News.

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How to eat right when you are feeling stressed

Nutritionist Kelly LeVeque shares what to eat in order to feel your best.

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Less Sleep Tied to Diabetes Risk in Children

The fewer hours of sleep a child got, the greater the risk of a higher B.M.I. and insulin resistance.

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The Tension Weightlifting Technique: How to Make Every Exercise More Effective

Why is it that some people seem to see dramatically better results from their time in the gym?

Yes, genetics matter. So does nutrition, your fat-to-muscle ratio, how many years you’ve been lifting weights, if you sit throughout the day, and — ultimately — how much weight you can lift.

But let’s assume all of those are equal, and yet, here you are, still sweating day-after-day at the gym and not looking like the other people putting in the same work.

We’ve all been there and it’s an awful feeling, but one that can be fixed with a simple adjustment. One of the biggest factors that determine whether or not you’ll see the results you want comes down to two words: weightlifting technique.

More specifically, creating tension. If you want to start seeing your efforts pay off, it’s time to learn that it’s not always what exercises you do, but how you do them.

Why Tension Matters

For a moment, forget weightlifting technique and think bigger picture. We know that there are 3 primary factors that determine how much much muscle strength and size you’ll build when you lift: metabolic stress, mechanical tension, and muscle damage. Let’s focus on the first two because the third is a byproduct of the work you do. 

• Metabolic stress refers to the burning sensation you feel in your muscles as you pump out rep after rep. You can increase the amount of metabolic stress you produce by performing more sets, or more reps inside of those sets.
• Mechanical tension broadly refers to how engaged your muscle tissues are when you lift.

People spend a mountain of time thinking about category number one. You’ve probably wondered many times about how many sets and reps you should perform, and when and how often you should change those numbers over time.

Most people, however, don’t spend nearly as much time on category two (tension), which is a huge missed opportunity. This is where weightlifting technique comes into play. 

“Tension and its twin, relaxation, are the alphas of strength and conditioning,” says Dan John, a world-renowned fitness coach and author of several books on training. “They are the most important two concepts. And they are exact opposites of each other.”  

The trouble with tension — like any weightlifting technique — is that it can be difficult to learn. Which also means it’s challenging—and time-consuming—to coach. Many trainers won’t take the time to teach it.

“When I’m teaching someone to do a correct kettlebell swing, I first have to teach them to grip the ground with their big toe. For a person who’s new to lifting, that might take a day,” John explains.

He adds that each of the other key elements of the exercises—buttcheeks squeezed together, abs firmly braced, lats pulling back, and then making all of this to happen at once—takes days if not weeks to learn. “So teaching someone the kettlebell swing—which at the top, is basically a vertical plank—might take the better part of a few months. And yet I see people teach that exercise and 72 others on the first day of a class.”

To be fair to trainers, not everyone wants to take the time to learn any weightlifting technique. It’s not exactly as much fun as losing fat, building biceps, or seeing your abs pop. And a big part of a trainer’s job is to make exercise fun to prevent you from being bored. After all,  making exercise enjoyable will keep you doing it and coming back for more, and that’s when results happen.   

But, here’s why you’ll want to take a little time to master the tension weightlifting technqiue (while still making your workouts fun)—and how it can make every exercise you perform more effective.

How Your Weightlifting Technique Prevents Injuries

Another secret smart trainers know: creating tension can help you fix bad biomechanics and reduce how much you are hurt.

“I’d argue that a lot of what people call ‘lack of mobility’ can be attributed not to lack of flexibility but to lack of stability, which you can establish through coaching tension,” says Tony Gentilcore, owner of CORE, a small-group training facility in Boston.

Here’s what he means. Let’s say you’re having trouble staying upright when you squat. Your torso leans forward as you descend. Lots of people will blame that on a lack of mobility in their thoracic spine (upper back). But there’s a good chance that what’s actually to blame is your core. You’re not stable enough in your midsection to descend as far as you should. If you learn how to create more tension in your core, then suddenly the “mobility issue” goes away.

Here’s how it works. If you’re an experienced lifter, perhaps you’re familiar with the terms “kinetic chain” and “energy leaks.” If not, here’s a quick primer.

The kinetic chain refers to the body’s joints (ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, etc.) working together. Think of your body as a cohesive unit. When you walk, for instance, it’s just not your legs doing the work. Anyone that’s ever had a back injury knows this all too well because even the simplest (seemingly unrelated) movements can cause pain.

An energy leak occurs when there’s insufficient stiffness (a.k.a. tension) around one of those joints.

So let’s say you’re performing a back squat and your knees cave inward. That’s an energy leak. And it’s a problem because, not only does that leak put stress on the joints, it also fosters a muscle imbalance. When your knees cave in, your body asks the surrounding muscles to re-center your knee. Over time, you’re strengthening one set of muscles at the expense of another. (You’re also burning metabolic fuel that could otherwise be put toward another rep.)

Maybe that’s something you can get away with if you only ever use light resistance when you train. But as the weight gets heavier, the risk gets bigger.

“For advanced guys, you might have 400-500 pounds on your back,” says strength coach Jason Ferruggia. “So to minimize injury risk, you’ve got to maintain full-body tension throughout the set.”

What does that mean? When you think of weightlifting technique, you usually just think about the muscles you’re working. But that’s just part of the story. You need to prepare your entire body for a lift, and, oftentimes, it’s the muscles you wouldn’t even think about.

Staying with the squat example, most people are worried about their knees or their back (or both). But creating “full-body tension” often times starts in neither of those two places. You’ll begin with your grip on the bar and then focus on your breathing and abs, which is what actually protects your back from injury.

When you take a big belly breath (think about filling your stomach with air so that if you have a belt around your natural waist you would feel it become tight), it creates a natural lifting belt that protects your spine. This is known as bracing your torso. (Here’s a story that explains how it works and how to do it. You can skip down to the section “The Problem: Incorrect Breathing” if you want to see it straight away.)

So in this case, tension is protective. Your grip creates tension that sends a signal to your brain saying, “I’m about to lift heavy weight.” That’s important. If you then “pull” your elbows down and back (imagine someone’s hands trying to push your elbows up and you have to resist against them), you’ll engage your lats, which also protect your spine. Then, when you take your belly breath, you add the final piece of full body tension, which will protect your spine. This type of approach can prevent an energy leak that causes your form to break down and injury to occur.

Just as tension protects you when you squat, it keeps you safer when you perform other exercises. A shoulder that’s engaged is less likely to wind up in an unnatural position when you overhead press. Having your torso firmly braced will help protect your lower back when you deadlift.

As mentioned earlier, the heavier of a weight you use, the more important weightlifting technique and proper tension becomes. The same is true for the number of reps—the more you perform, the more challenging it is.

“Every rep beyond 5 or 6 or so becomes increasingly more difficult to do, so you open yourself up to more injury risk,” Ferruggia says. “That’s why I like low reps on the big lifts. It’s really hard to maintain that tension while maintaining good form. So a lot of times people say beginners should do high reps. No, it’s the opposite.”

How Tension Builds Results You Can See

Tension isn’t just about playing it safe. On almost any exercise, even bodyweight movements like planks or pushups, full-body tension can dictate what you get out of the exercise and help put your body in an optimal position.

What do we mean when we say “full-body” tension? Exactly that: Your entire body. “It has to literally be from toes to forehead,” John says. “If I ask you to do a plank and you forget to breathe because you’re so tense, that’s when I know you’re doing it right.”

In fact, go ahead and try that right now. Do a plank while creating as much tension as possible within your body. Here are a few cues that will probably change the way you think about planks (and make the thought of going for 60 seconds seem like the hardest thing you’ve ever done).

1. Push out through your heels while pulling your elbows toward your toes.
2. Squeeze all of your muscles: That means pressing through your forearms into the floor. Contract your glutes as hard as possible, as if you’re trying to crack a walnut. Squeeze your abs tightly as if you’re about to be punched in the gut, repeatedly. Even flex your calves. That’s called an RKC plank (watch Contreras explain), which differs from the way most people will do planks.

Try it and you’ll see that a plank can fry your entire body in a matter of seconds—5 seconds is a great place to start, and 15 is a mighty hold. (Conversely, you know those hours-long World Record-setting planks that you sometimes see grabbing headlines? Here’s why they don’t do a whole lot for your muscles and wind up producing more back pain than anything.)  

In addition to making exercise more efficient, learning to create tension can improve the “mind-muscle connection.” Any bodybuilder will tell you that this link helps you activate the muscles you actually want to work when you exercise. (If you’re skeptical, Contreras has proven this phenomenon using an EMG.)  Studies show that both internal focus (i.e. you trying to direct your body’s efforts with your mind) and external verbal cues (i.e. a coach telling you to focus on a specific part of a move) can increase certain muscle activations, so focusing on tension should help you produce better results.

Here’s the tricky thing: When you start trying to create full-body tension in your workouts, you’ll probably wind up feeling weaker at first. Ferruggia—who’s written about this phenomenon —says while your performance (and especially total reps) may suffer at first, “the strength gains you make by using proper full-body tension are going to transfer better to the real world.”

Translation: You won’t be one of those people who can leg press hundreds of pounds but can’t move a couch. And as you get used to using full-body tension, Ferruggia adds that, in time, you will surpass your previous numbers. “Eventually you will be stronger than you were.”

How to Create More Tension When You Train

Finding a great coach who can help provide cues, correct your weightlifting technique, and build programs that work is always a great choice.

The reality is that many of you won’t go that route for a variety of reasons, so you’re going to need to learn how to do this on your own. The good news is that we’ve teamed up with some of the best coaches to develop a plan that helps you do that. Here are some of the things you can try right away to start ensuring optimal tension for all of the exercises you perform:

• First, let’s set a ground rule: You’re going to steer clear of machines and isolation exercises for just a little while. But don’t let that message confuse you; there’s nothing wrong with machines, and they can be great tools and extremely effective at delivering results. But they can also let you “get away” with a lack of tension by providing external support. So if you can learn tension, then every exercise you perform — including the machine work — will become more effective.
• Ground rule #2 (we promise it’s the last one): Perform fewer reps per set—at least initially. Coaches agree that while improving full-body tension will eventually second-nature, early on it will make everything feel more difficult, so no need to increase the risk of error by doing more reps.
• Full-body tension may sound like a lot to learn—after all, you have more than 600 muscles — but nearly all of the cues you’re going to learn come down to five areas: Your shoulders, core, butt, feet, and grip. If you were to scan just those five things on every exercise, and made sure they are engaged, you’ll make a lot of progress right away.

Weightlifting Technique Upgrade: Your Grip

The trick is learning exactly how to cue those muscles for the different exercises you do. Probably the easiest cue to learn—and the one people fail to do the most often—is gripping the bar. We mean really grip it. Too many people, when they’re doing an exercise like dumbbell curls or farmer’s walks, will just secure the dumbbell handle between their thumb and first two fingers. What you want is to have every finger in your hands be at an I’m about to crush this bar! level. For barbell work, that means squeezing the life out of the bar while simultaneously trying to pull the bar in opposite directions (think about removing a sword from a sheath). “If you’re just squeezing the bar as hard as possible, that kind of cues the rest of your body,” Ferruggia says. “The tension will radiate out from your hands.”

Weightlifting Technique Upgrade: Your Core

The next spot you want to work on is your core. Because the core includes your abs and hips, tension will make a big difference in squats, deadlifts, overhead presses. The quick-and-dirty answer is to say “brace” your core. What’s that mean? As we mentioned before, pretend you were about to get punched in the gut—or better yet, shatter a 2×4 with your abs (like this badass martial arts instructor). Produce something even close to that kind of engagement in your midsection, and you’re going to be better off when you lift—and you’ll provide more support and stability to your spine.

Training core stability outside of your full-body lifts will also be helpful. Eric Cressey, who trains hundreds of MLB players and other pro athletes, has a set of 5 exercises that train all of the dimensions of core strength in a relatively short amount of time. A good way to learn proper core engagement for movements like pull-ups is to try this “hollow” position drill from Gentilcore (and note how it isn’t so “hollow” after all, you definitely are not doing a “suck and tuck” here no matter what old-school ab training or bad Pilates instructors might have told you). And to make sure you aren’t creating all of this stiffness at the expense of your mobility, try Dr. John Rusin’s hybrid quadruped position drill.

Weightlifting Technique Upgrade: Your Shoulders

Some of the common cues you’ll hear for your shoulder are “pack the shoulder,” “flatten your shoulder blades,” “pull the lats down,” or “flex the pecs and lats.” All of them are trying to achieve basically the same thing: For you to keep your humerus (the upper arm bone) in your shoulder socket. Gentilcore tells his clients to “pretend like you’re squeezing an orange in your armpit during the entire rep and you’re trying to make orange juice” on lifts like the Deadlift. Try it, and you might be surprised what you feel in your shoulders and back, and how much lighter the weight becomes.

Weightlifting Technique Upgrade: Your Butt/Glutes

On just about every exercise where you’re standing, your butt should not be relaxed. You want it engaged and supporting your body. What’s that mean? Squeeze the cheeks, or even “turn coal into a diamond in your butt cheeks.”

Weightlifting Technique Upgrade: Your Feet

Lastly, let’s talk about your feet. Just as your grip can help you generate tension throughout your arms, firmly pressing your feet—and especially your toes—into the ground can send tension up your lower legs.

Coaches will often tell you to “grip the floor with your toes” (as Dan John described earlier), or “screw your feet into the floor,” or “push the floor away from you.” Use whichever one you find the most useful. One other note for your legs: Push your ankles out. Same with your knees. Valgus knees, or having your knees collapse inward when you lift, is a form fault that can lead to a host of issues and injuries.

Remember: Learning Tension is a Process. Try, try again.

Ready to start putting these cues to work and getting more out of your training? Good. But there’s one last thing you should do: Be patient.

Every coach we spoke to agreed that cues are an essential way to help our brains to trigger tension. But any lifter who’s been coached has experienced information overload at one point or another. You’re doing a squat then someone tells you to screw your feet into the floor. Then they tell you to pull down your lats. Then they tell you to brace your core. The result of trying to do too much at once? You get confused.

So, instead, try focusing on one or a few aspects of tension at a time. As they become second-nature to you, add a new cue. In time, you’ll be doing this stuff without even thinking about it.

Full-body tension takes time—sometimes a lot of it—to master. “Tension is an underappreciated concept even among the elite athletes I work with,” Rusin says. “It’s something you can be getting better at no matter your experience level.”

 

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