'Pharma Bro' asks judge for leniency, saying he was a fool

'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli has written a letter to a judge asking for leniency and admitting that he was wrong and a fool

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'The Cadaver King and the Country Dentist' Review: Justice Miscarried

For two decades, one doctor performed up to 80% of all autopsies in Mississippi—and his testimony helped put innocent people in prison. Nancy Rommelmann reviews ‘The Cadaver King and the Country Dentist’ by Radley Balko and Tucker Carrington.

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Ted Kennedy Jr. says he's not running for Connecticut Senate

Ted Kennedy Jr. says he's not running for a third term in the Connecticut Senate and plans to focus his efforts on protecting disability rights

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WATCH: Is breastfeeding good for Mom's heart?

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States.

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WATCH: Is breastfeeding good for Mom's heart?

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States.

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Doctors successfully complete 6-way rare organ transplant

Doctors at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago have successfully completed a six-way rare organ transplant.

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Is breastfeeding is good for Mom’s heart?

Women with normal blood pressure during pregnancy may be able to reduce their risk of heart disease by breastfeeding for at least six months per birth.

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WATCH: Doctors at Chicago hospital successfully complete 6-way rare organ transplant

The donors didn't know each other before the surgeries.

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WATCH: Doctors at Chicago hospital successfully complete 6-way rare organ transplant

The donors didn't know each other before the surgeries.

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C-Sections and Gut Bacteria May Contribute to Overweight Kids

Overweight mothers are more likely to have overweight babies, and the gut bacteria the babies inherit may in part be to blame.

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'Red Sparrow' Review: Flightless Bird

Jennifer Lawrence stars as a Russian spy trained to use her body to help the motherland.

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Scott Blackmun Resigns as Chief Executive of U.S. Olympic Committee

The resignation comes in the wake of sharp criticism of the federation’s handling of a sexual-abuse scandal at USA Gymnastics

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Flu vaccine linked to lower death risk for heart failure patients: Study

For people with heart failure, getting the vaccine in any given year was linked to a 50 percent decrease in risk of death during flu season, according to a new study.

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A Belgian Beer Scion Makes a Home in a Brewery

Anne Vanneste, a co-owner of De Halve Maan, Bruges’ oldest continuous brewery, turned abandoned storage space at the family business into a stylish home

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Elementary school principal uses strength from students to battle breast cancer

Patricia Cook got some help to fight through one of her toughest battles.

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Elementary school principal uses strength from students to battle breast cancer

Patricia Cook got some help to fight through one of her toughest battles.

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How To Do 'Good Fat' Better

Fat is fashionable now, prompting a deluge of ultra-rich dairy products billed as both healthy and delicious. But can you actually have it all? A grocery-aisle guide.

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Trilobites: You Get Thirsty and Drink. How Does Your Brain Signal You’ve Had Enough?

Researchers have identified a set of neurons in mice that may explain the swift sensation of satisfaction that comes after a drink of water.

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‘Obesity Paradox’ Fails to Hold Up in Study

Obesity was associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and a two- to three-year shorter life span.

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Arthur J. Moss, Who Pioneered Heart Treatments, Dies at 86

He successfully conducted research into fatal cardiac disorders, including a rare genetic malfunction called long QT syndrome.

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Bill Banning Circumcision in Iceland Alarms Religious Groups

Doctors, nurses and midwives have thrown their support behind the bill, which would ban circumcisions in children without a medical reason.

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WATCH: New Swedish fitness craze 'Plogging' is going viral on social media

Plogging allows you to get your workout in while saving the environment by picking up trash while you walk or run!

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WATCH: New Swedish fitness craze 'Plogging' is going viral on social media

Plogging allows you to get your workout in while saving the environment by picking up trash while you walk or run!

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Think You Like the Oscars? Extremists Seek Out Every Nominated Movie---All 59

‘Completists’ every year try watching everything, even the French-produced animated short with puppets.

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Meryl Streep: The Oscars' Babe Ruth

Most actors dream of landing that one role that earns them an Oscar nomination. And then there is Meryl Streep.

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The (Right) Envelope, Please: PwC Plans for an Uneventful Oscars

No matter which movie wins best picture at Sunday’s Academy Awards, PricewaterhouseCoopers is determined that this year’s show ends with less unscripted drama than 2017’s.

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'The Big Sick' Writers on How to Ask Someone Out Online

The film “The Big Sick,” written by Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani, is the true story of how the two fell in love despite unusual circumstances. In this video, Gordon and Nanjiani, who are nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, share tips for how to ask someone out online.

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Former AOL Exec Lists Home for $15 Million

Steve Johnson, a tech entrepreneur and former AOL executive, is listing his mid-1800s home in Cambridge, Mass., for $15 million, making it one of the most-expensive homes on the market in the Boston area.

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Should I Splurge on $40 Hand Wash to Impress Guests?

The prestige hand soap is the new prestige candle, but while some people are embracing the latest hostess trend, others roll their eyes. We debate both sides.

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The Wisdom of Keith Richards

At 74, Keith Richards is still a style icon. And although he’s aware that at some point the music must stop, for now there’s a new album to finish and a tour to plan.

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WATCH: Trying out Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's insane diet and workout plan

Randy Scott shares his experience after trying out a workout and nutrition plan created for him by George Farah, the trainer behind Johnson's famous physique.

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WATCH: Trying out Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's insane diet and workout plan

Randy Scott shares his experience after trying out a workout and nutrition plan created for him by George Farah, the trainer behind Johnson's famous physique.

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I tried Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's insane diet and here's what happened

Randy Scott, 35, of West Virginia, shares his results.

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Nigeria reports record high Lassa fever cases with 317

Nigeria reports record high Lassa fever cases with 317; suspected cases in neighboring Benin

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Phys Ed: Do You Have What It Takes to Be an Olympian?

Becoming the most decorated Winter Olympics athlete in history requires snow, fortitude, technique, squats, more squats, and more.

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'The Bridge of San Luis Rey' Review: Occasional Pleasures, Persistent Wariness

David Greenspan adapts Thornton Wilder’s novel about an 18th-century bridge collapse and its victims.

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Stuck in a Reading Rut? How to Create New Book Habits

Countless people make resolutions each year to read more. But truly reading more means reading more broadly, and breaking out of one’s literary comfort zone can be intimidating. Booksellers, librarians and educators offer their tips on the best ways to explore new genres.

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How diet can affect mental health: the likely link between food and the brain

The DASH Diet can reduce the risk of depression, one study found.

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What's in the IV bag? Studies show safer option than saline

New research calls into question what's in those IV bags that nearly every hospitalized patient gets

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DOJ to support lawsuits against companies selling opioids

The Justice Department says it will support local officials in hundreds of lawsuits against manufacturers and distributors of powerful opioid painkillers

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What 12 Design Pros Loved and Hated About Their Parents' Homes

We asked interior designers and architects to single out the worst and best parts of their childhood homes’ décor. Among the scarring memories: ‘barf floral’ upholstery and torturously uncomfortable ‘TV chairs.’

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The Most Relaxing Diving Holiday in the Least Likely Destination

For snorkeling and scuba, Lake Malawi in southern Africa is a literally fresh option—as placid as it is picturesque.

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Inside the Beautiful Home of Two Minimalist Tastemakers

Fabien Baron and Ludivine Poiblanc’s knack for editing makes for easygoing elegance at their Greenwich Village townhouse.

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I Was Misinformed: Mars Needs My Mother

Before her stroke, Ma was an adventurous traveler: the Amazon, the Nile, the Galápagos. Now, she’s planning on tagging along with Elon Musk.

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How Joan Baez Found Her Voice

The singer was a child when the family had a crisis of conscience that turned them into pacifists; as a teen, she found a way to give warmth to her voice

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​Is the Suit Dying? Not on Late-Night TV

Why do talk-show hosts like Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert still suit up each night when most of us can just wear chinos to work?

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Sneeze Into Your Elbow, Not Your Hand. Please.

Some people have not yet gotten the official public health advice that sneezing into your arm sleeves (if you don’t have a tissue) will stop the spread of infectious germs.

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'Being Boring': the Path to a Pop Elegy

An invitation to a teenage party and a Zelda Fitzgerald quote inspired Pet Shop Boys’ nostalgic memorial to a friend

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The Heart-Clearing Stillness of the Mongolian Countryside

Mongolia has a bustling economy and a capital city filled with BMWs, karaoke bars and luxury fashion. But the vast emptiness of the steppes tells a quieter story.

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James Ivory's Beautiful Moment

James Ivory’s Oscar nod for the screenplay of ‘Call Me By Your Name’ has given the 89-year-old film veteran new momentum.

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WATCH: Lady Gaga and Katy Perry's trainer shares workout and training plan

Nicolette Mason opens up about her experience trying a workout plan created by celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak on "GMA."

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WATCH: Lady Gaga and Katy Perry's trainer shares workout and training plan

Nicolette Mason opens up about her experience trying a workout plan created by celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak on "GMA."

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A Vintage Porsche Returns, 50 Years Later

Jim Doughton says ‘never in my wildest dreams’ did he imagine that one day he would restore the 1953 Porsche 356 Cabriolet he drove during college.

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I tried a workout and eating plan from Lady Gaga and Katy Perry's trainer

Is Harley Pasternak's workout and nutrition plan doable for the average person?

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WATCH: Sexting increasing among teenagers, new research finds

The study's lead researcher offers advice to parents.

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WATCH: Sexting increasing among teenagers, new research finds

The study's lead researcher offers advice to parents.

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The Latest: Court reportedly approves ban on diesel cars

German media are reporting that a court has ruled cities can impose driving bans on diesel cars to combat air pollution

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5 things to know about Germany's diesel ban case

Germany's Federal Administrative Court is ruling Tuesday on whether cities can ban diesel cars to lower air pollution

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German court to issue verdict in diesel ban case

A German court is expected to rule Tuesday on whether cities can ban diesel cars to lower air pollution, a measure that could affect millions of drivers in the nation that invented the automobile

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Need a Date? Get a Dog

People with dogs are often perceived to be more approachable, happier and more empathetic, research shows.

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Judge tosses lawsuit challenging federal marijuana laws

A judge in New York City has thrown out a lawsuit challenging federal laws criminalizing marijuana

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Trump administration weighs mental health coverage option

Trump administration "actively exploring" ways to help states expand inpatient mental health treatment using Medicaid funds

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Flu drug designed to kill the virus in a day approved in Japan

The drug, called Xofluza, may help limit how long the flu virus is contagious.

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Flu drug designed to kill the virus in a day approved in Japan

The drug, called Xofluza, may help limit how long the flu virus is contagious.

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Correction: Hospitals-Making Drugs story

Correction: Hospitals-Making Drugs story

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Teacher says she got fired because son's cancer cost $1M

A teacher who says she was fired from a Massachusetts elementary school because of the high cost of her son's cancer treatment has filed a discrimination complaint against the district

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Esteemed Puppeteer Basil Twist's Favorite Things

The visionary behind ‘Symphonie Fantastique,’ returning to the stage in April, reveals some of the tools of his trade.

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DASH diet doesn't only reduce hypertension, but risk of depression as well, per study

ABC News' Dr. Jennifer Ashton shares what you need to know. Popular diet doesn't only *stop* hypertension, but depression as well, per study

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Vatican Treasures Star in a Glittering Met Exhibit

‘Heavenly Bodies,’ a show opening May 10 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, explores ‘the complex and magnificent relationship’ between Catholicism and fashion.

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DASH diet doesn't only reduce hypertension, but risk of depression as well, per study

ABC News' Dr. Jennifer Ashton shares what you need to know. Popular diet doesn't only *stop* hypertension, but depression as well, per study

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Judge rules against 'Pharma Bro' on investor losses

A judge has ruled that "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli was responsible for $10.5 million in losses in his securities fraud case

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Trilobites: Inside Wounded Flies, Fat Cells Race to the Rescue

Typically biologists have assumed that fat cells lead sedentary lives, but in fruit flies they seem to be highly mobile, performing vital functions in emergencies.

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Renowned black female eye specialist says she had to 'shake off haters'

Inventor of modernized cataract surgery, Dr. Patricia Bath, made a name for herself and women of color in medicine.

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Mickey Spillane's Work Keeps Coming, 12 Years After His Death

Mystery writer Mickey Spillane died in 2006, but thanks to a fan and fellow novelist who is editing and completing his unfinished works, his estate continues to release new books under his name.

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WATCH: Meet a woman who changed the face of medicine

Dr. Patricia Bath, the first African-American female doctor to receive a medical patent, revolutionized cataract surgery

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WATCH: Meet a woman who changed the face of medicine

Dr. Patricia Bath, the first African-American female doctor to receive a medical patent, revolutionized cataract surgery

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WATCH: Popular diet may reduce depression risk: Study

ABC News' Dr. Jennifer Ashton reports on the study that found the DASH diet may help reduce the risk of depression.

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WATCH: Popular diet may reduce depression risk: Study

ABC News' Dr. Jennifer Ashton reports on the study that found the DASH diet may help reduce the risk of depression.

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Personal Health: More Fitness, Less Fatness

Public health experts worry about the effects of “fat acceptance” on well-being and the costs of chronic weight-related ailments.

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The New Health Care: What Happens When You Let Babies Feed Themselves?

The hope was that they would naturally eat the right amount, and that fewer would be overweight, but a study didn’t support that.

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Italy's vaccine debate shows anti-establishment sway

Italy's response to a massive measles outbreak _ a new law obliging parents to vaccinate their kids against measles and nine other childhood diseases _ has become one of the most divisive issues going into March 4 elections

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Is Poetry the Cure for Stressed-Out Doctors?

In Scotland, graduating medical students receive a book of poetry intended to help them recharge and be mindful of the human aspect of their vocation.

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How Listening to Music Affects Athletic Performance

Listening to motivational tunes encourages people to take more risks, though results may not improve.

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How the South Korean Women's Curling Team Became the K-Pop Stars of the Olympics

The story of the South Korean women’s curling team, on the brink of a gold medal, goes back to a physical education teacher from a small Korean town who learned the sport by studying video and books he brought back from trips to Canada.

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Is Your Lenten Sacrifice for the Right Reasons?

Lent has evolved into a self-help program for many people who give up candy, carbs or alcohol for 40 days before Easter. But do selfish motives violate the spirit of sacrifice?

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At the Doctor's Office, Expect Better, More Reliable Flu Tests

New FDA regulations raise the standard for rapid flu tests, with the aim of creating more accurate results and limiting misdiagnoses.

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Contortion That's No Circus Act

A New York Lawyer finds an extreme-flexibility workout that pushes limits; ‘like yoga on steroids.’

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'Fra Angelico: Heaven on Earth' Review: Pictures Fit for a Pope

An exhibition reunites four exquisite reliquaries related to the life of the Virgin Mary, painted by Fra Angelico and not seen together for over 200 years.

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F.D.A. to Expand Medication-Assisted Therapy for Opioid Addicts

The agency will embrace treatment that “does not require the patient to be totally clean at every visit,” as long as the patient shows continuing improvement.

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Legal medical pot doesn't lead to increased use in teens, research shows

Busting medical marijuana myths.

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Arizona could face fines in lawsuit over prison health care

A court hearing this week will focus on whether Arizona will be fined for falling short in improving health care for its prisoners

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After Parkland, how grief can become posttraumatic growth for student activists

Following Parkland, student activists may be turning their grief into growth.

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Opposition erupts as Iceland eyes banning most circumcisions

Icelandic lawmakers are considering a law that would ban the circumcision of boys for non-medical reasons, making it the first European country to do so

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WATCH: Learning resilience from Olympic athletes

Paralympian Bonnie Saint John and author of the book "Micro-Resilience," shares tips on how to be mentally tough for life's challenges.

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WATCH: Learning resilience from Olympic athletes

Paralympian Bonnie Saint John and author of the book "Micro-Resilience," shares tips on how to be mentally tough for life's challenges.

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Italians march to protest fascism, racism, labor, vaccines

Students opposing a neo-fascist party have scuffled with police in Milan at one of at least a dozen rallies being held across Italy on the last weekend to protest before the March 4 national election

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Finding mental health care where traditional healers still thrive

In places like Uganda, mental health issues are often still linked to spirits.

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A More Tender Meatball: Frenchette's Flawless Recipe

Forget breadcrumbs. Swap in ricotta for lighter, juicier lamb meatballs—a nifty trick from the chefs at the new Manhattan restaurant Frenchette.

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The Flu Outbreak May Be Easing. Here Are the Latest Numbers.

The infection rate has begun to decline, but there are likely to be many deaths before the flu season finally ends.

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Hunting Architectural Treasures in Glasgow: A Traveler's Guide

This scrappy Scottish city is clawing its way back from decay, restoring its wealth of historic landmarks and repurposing them as glamorous restaurants, art galleries and hotels.

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The Alleged $1.2 Billion Ponzi Scheme Sapping L.A.'s Trophy-Home Market

Developer Woodbridge Group is under scrutiny from regulators. Now, its portfolio of 138 properties—including the famed Owlwood estate—may soon hit the market.

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The Latest: Governors push national health care compromise

Bipartisan group of governors working to strike compromise on hot-button policy issues takes on health care; governors from Ohio, Colorado, Alaska, Nevada, Pennsylvania present their ideas

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CDC seeking $400 million to replace lab for deadliest germs

CDC officials want a new state-of-the-art lab for the world's most dangerous germs

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Patients Eagerly Awaited a Generic Drug. Then They Saw the Price.

Teva Pharmaceuticals announced it would sell a “lower-cost” alternative to Syprine, an old drug that costs more than $21,000. But the new generic version costs nearly as much.

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Trump Blames Video Games for Mass Killings. Researchers Do Not.

“I’m hearing more and more people say the level of violence on video games is really shaping young people’s thoughts,” the president said on Thursday.

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Wealth Matters: A Road to Addiction Recovery for Executives

As the opioid crisis tightens its grip, an industry has sprung up to offer recovery programs for executives who seek treatment in a discreet environment.

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The Latest: Prosecutors want Martin Shkreli to forfeit $7.3M

The federal government says "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli is on the hook for more than $7 million for his securities fraud conviction

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U.K. Moves Toward Making Adults Presumed Organ Donors

Dozens of countries have tried to address shortages for transplants with an “opt out” system that assumes consent.

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WATCH: Woman becomes sister's surrogate

Erin Silverman carried a baby for her sister, Randi Fishman, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 28.

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WATCH: Woman becomes sister's surrogate

Erin Silverman carried a baby for her sister, Randi Fishman, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 28.

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Woman becomes sister’s surrogate after breast cancer diagnosis

Randi Fishman was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 28 and didn't think she would ever have kids.

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Nasty flu season showing signs of winding down in US

Health officials see encouraging downturn in a flu season that surged for months

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Q&A With Cosima von Bonin

With a show of new work opening at Petzel Gallery in New York, the artist discusses her creative process and inspirations.

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WATCH: Inside labs working on a universal flu vaccine

ABC News' David Kerley goes inside the National Institute of Health headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, where scientists are working to create a universal vaccine against the influenza virus.

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WATCH: Inside labs working on a universal flu vaccine

ABC News' David Kerley goes inside the National Institute of Health headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, where scientists are working to create a universal vaccine against the influenza virus.

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Ask Well: Can Being Cold Make You Sick?

A reader asks: Can you get sick just from sitting in an overly air-conditioned room or going out without a jacket? Or do you need to actually catch a virus?

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Olympic Cross-Country Skiers Eat 8,000 Calories a Day. It’s Exhausting.

Cross-country skiers require, on average, more daily calories than any other type of athlete. But the constant need to eat can take over their lives.

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Global Health: Measles Cases in Europe Quadrupled in 2017

Outbreaks across the continent infected 21,000 and killed at least 35 people. Now governments are moving to make vaccinations mandatory.

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Drugs likely in deaths of 3 found on San Francisco street

Public health authorities are warning against the dangers of buying bad drugs potentially laced with fentanyl after three men were found dead near a school in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood

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Opening Mental Hospitals Unlikely to Prevent Mass Shootings, Experts Say

Spree killers may be angry and troubled, but few have shown symptoms that would have landed them in mental hospitals.

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All 21 antidepressants researchers looked at work better than placebo: Study

A new study finds that all 21 antidepressants that researchers looked at work better than placebo.

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8 Dad style Classics To Steal From Your Father's Closet (Or Your Own)

Dad style is the trend of the moment. Here’s how to skip the designer prices by shopping from your own pop’s wardrobe.

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Catherine Wolf, 70, Dies; Studied How People and Computers Interact

A leader in IBM’s development of a speech-recognition system, she relied on her laptop to communicate after Lou Gehrig’s disease left her paralyzed.

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Leading liberal policy group unveils 'coverage for all' plan

New plan from liberal policy group calls for 'Medicare Extra' to guarantee coverage for all, but keeps role for employers and private insurance

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Women prefer long-lasting birth control if cost isn't a factor: Study

According to a new study women prefer IUDs or implants, if cost isn't a factor.

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Women prefer long-lasting birth control if cost isn't a factor: Study

According to a new study women prefer IUDs or implants, if cost isn't a factor.

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WATCH: What you need to know about Graves' disease

It's an autoimmune disorder in which the body attacks the thyroid gland cells.

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WATCH: What you need to know about Graves' disease

It's an autoimmune disorder in which the body attacks the thyroid gland cells.

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Ex-Wife of Bill Gross To Pay $20 Million for Beverly Hills Home

Sue Gross is getting a roughly 6,700-square-foot home designed by architect Hal Levitt and completed in 1970.

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7 Wine Documentaries Worth Your Time

And a few more we’re on the fence about. Our wine columnist binged her way through the latest documentaries so you don’t have to.

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Bargain Hunting for Hotel Snobs---How to Save Big on Room Rates

These 5 hotel booking sites offer various perks, including the occasional rock-bottom deal on exclusive properties.

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University experts to lead Puerto Rico storm death review

Puerto Rico's governor says experts at George Washington University will lead an in-depth review to determine the number of deaths caused by Hurricane Maria amid accusations that the U.S. territory has undercounted the toll

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'Dad Style' Is Now in Fashion. Yes, Even the Jeans

Once ridiculed, ‘dad style’ was all over the runways for spring, but before you dust off those saggy khakis with a triumphant ‘I told you so,’ consider our guide to this tricky trend.

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2018 BMW C Evolution: An Electric Scooter That Hauls Like a Motorcycle

The German brand’s newest bike goes 0-30 in 2.8 seconds. Fast enough for you? Dan Neil takes it for a fun, freezing ride in Raleigh, N.C., on the coldest day of the year.

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High-Tech Growlers That Keep Craft Beers Fresh for Weeks

The latest developments in beer tech ensure that your favorite brews stay tasty from the taproom to the trail.

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Is Creating Your Own Podcast Actually Worth It?

It’s never been easier to launch your own show. But it’s tough to persist when you’re speaking to an audience of one. We asked the pros to debate both sides of the question.

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4 Alarm Clocks Smart Enough to Actually Get You Out of Bed

These innovative digital alarm clocks offer novel ways to rise and shine. Electric shock, anyone?

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Under Armour CEO's $29.5 Million Home Is Priciest in Washington, D.C.

Kevin Plank, whose corporate focus has come under recent criticism, is seeking a buyer for his extensively renovated Georgetown home.

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The Preferred Cottage for British Royals

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle live in an estate cottage, a type of modest house built for staff that is commanding premium prices

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Gwyneth Paltrow's Top Life Hacks, From Hiring Right to Wearing Jumpsuits

The actress and lifestyle guru reveals her hiring tips and why she’d love to have dinner with Jeff Bezos.

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Eating 'better' is better than counting calories for weight loss: Study

Plus, a dietitian shares her tips for eating non-processed foods.

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How Design Pros Brought Order to a Home Filled With 60 Years of Stuff

This design team helped a man with a lifetime of accumulated possessions turn his Guernsey Island home into a coherent retreat.

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Risky Business: When Parents Hire Their Children as Real-Estate Agents

Some sellers enlist their children to market their homes—a job that can boost a child’s career but also open up a minefield of emotional attachments.

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Mystery Buyer of New York's Priciest Home, Revealed

Computer mogul Michael Dell paid a record-setting $100.47 million in 2014 for a penthouse at Manhattan’s One57.

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EU court: Poland has violated EU air quality laws

The European Union's top court says that Poland has violated EU law on air quality by continuously exceeding pollution values from 2007-2015

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Why more women are having babies at 50 and beyond

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill. is expecting her second child at age 49. She's among a growing number of women tackling motherhood in their fifties and breaking the mold.

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Ask Well: How Our Beliefs Can Shape Our Waistlines

Believing in your healthful habits is a healthful habit in itself.

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Eating Fast May Raise Obesity Risk

Going to sleep within two hours of eating dinner and snacking after dinner were also associated with obesity, but skipping breakfast was not.

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Dutch prosecutors to decide on criminal tobacco case

Dutch prosecutors are set to announce if they will open a criminal investigation into four major tobacco companies on charges including attempted murder or manslaughter

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Top Greek politicians facing probe over pharma scandal

Greek lawmakers were voting after marathon debate on whether to investigate 10 senior politicians over allegations they were involved in a pharmaceutical bribery scandal

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'Extralife' by Darlingside Review: Folk Meets A Cappella

The quartet blazes its own trail on its third album, filled with rounded tones and harmonic motion.

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The Quest for Unconsciousness: A Brief History of Anesthesia

The ancient Greeks used alcohol and opium. Patients in the 12th century got a ‘soporific sponge.’ A look at anesthetics over the centuries.

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Correction: Peanut Allergy Treatment story

Correction: Peanut Allergy Treatment story

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Working Nights May Raise Diabetes Risk

The more often people worked nights, the more likely they were to have Type 2 diabetes.

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Opioids Tied to Risk of Fatal Infections

People with invasive pneumococcal disease were 62 percent more likely to be using opioids.

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US panel says it's OK to use nasal spray flu vaccine again

Federal panel says it's OK for doctors to start using a kid-friendly nasal spray flu vaccine again

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Feds: Pharmacy worker took opioids meant for terminally ill

A one-time pharmacy worker who pleaded guilty to taking opioid painkillers that were meant for terminally ill patients is going to prison

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Tech We’re Using: Limiting the Influence of Tech When You Report on It

How Natasha Singer, a tech reporter at The Times, uses tech when she chronicles the industry’s effect on education, privacy and our health.

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Correction: Florida Shooting-Mental Health story

Correction: Florida Shooting-Mental Health story

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A Dessert That Never Fails to Comfort: Tres Leche Cake

A cake drenched in milk, rum, coffee and coconut provides a poignant taste of Puerto Rico for a writer and her family. The recipe’s simple, widely accessible ingredients make it easy to recreate anywhere.

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Want to Ski Norway's Beautiful Senja Island? You'll Have to Climb it First

Gloriously off-the-grid, this mountainous island offers miles of pristine, powder-rich runs. But to ski them, you need to climb them.

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Why an American Airlines Monopoly Works for Charlotte

In contrast to many cities luring low-cost competitors to their airports, Charlotte, N.C., has stuck with a dominant carrier, trading plentiful flights for high prices

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US panel recommends new adult vaccine against hepatitis B

Federal advisory panel recommends new vaccine against hepatitis B for adults

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Murphy reverses Christie, approves $7.5M for women's health

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to sign legislation setting aside about $7.5 million in funding for family-planning and women's health.

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Three Homes Fit for a President

On the anniversary of George Washington’s birth, a look at properties for sale in his namesake capital city

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Are Six Ovens Enough?

Inside some kitchens equipped with ovens that bake, broil, steam, spin, microwave and warm; set-ups designed for chefs and catering teams.

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Late Paramount CEO's L.A. Home Seeks $77.5 Million

The Holmby Hills estate of Brad Grey, who died a few months after stepping down from Paramount Pictures, has two kitchens and a separate fitness structure

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In 'Living Biblically,' a Man Teeters Down the Straight and Narrow Path

The new CBS sitcom “Living Biblically” attempts to wring some laughs out of religion while also treating it with respect.

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Streaming TV and Podcasting Feed Into a Fast-Growing Talk-Show Universe

One of the most antiquated TV formulas is becoming crowded with chatty competitors eager to process the drama of American politics and culture.

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Could 'Grey's Anatomy' skew your hospital expectations?

Medical outcomes on TV vary from real life, a new study notes.

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Phys Ed: How Exercise May Help the Memory Grow Stronger

Stress weakens the brain’s ability to learn and retain information, but exercise may counteract those effects by bolstering communication between brain cells.

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How to Manage Stress Like an Olympic Biathlete

The pressure of an intense physical race combined with methodical target shooting gives biathletes a unique perspective on coping with stress.

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Doctors charged in West Virginia, Virginia pill mill case

Federal prosecutors say 10 doctors have been charged with overprescribing prescription pain pills from clinics in West Virginia and Virginia

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The Latest: Idaho senator who yelled at students not sorry

An Idaho lawmaker who yelled "abortion is murder" at a group of students said Tuesday his response was appropriate and has no plans to apologize

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Carbs, fats, genes? Weight loss is finicky, new study shows

A precision nutrition approach to weight loss didn't hold up in a study testing low fat versus low carb depending on dieters' genetic or metabolic makeup.

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Counting Calories Is Not the Key to Weight Loss, New Study Finds

People who cut back on added sugar, refined grains and processed foods lost weight without worrying about calories or portion size.

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Author Barbara Taylor Bradford: From Typing Pool to Park Avenue

The writer of ‘A Woman of Substance’ began her career at 15; today, she lives in an Upper East Side apartment

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Magnum Photos' Upcoming Exhibition Asks Photographers What 'Home' Means to Them

The works of 16 Magnum photographers will show in New York March 2-14 before traveling to nine other cities around the world.

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Preventive treatment for peanut allergies succeeds in study

The first treatment to help prevent serious allergic reactions to peanuts may be on the way

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A Vintage MG That Still Turns Heads in Hollywood

Inspired by the movie ‘Rebecca,’ a Los Angeles designer and her husband bought the stylish car she has enjoyed for half a century

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Real-Estate Agents on Their Diva Clients

Sometimes only a shaman’s blessing can close a deal

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Cardi B's Breakout Hit Upends Conventional Wisdom Around Debut Albums

Cardi B is one of the hottest new artists in music. Now she just has to release an album.

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Trump plan: Less-comprehensive health plans at lower cost

Trump administration backs less-comprehensive, lower cost health plans in proposed rules

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WATCH: Kellyann Petrucci shares how to blast belly fat and slim down in 10 days

The cookbook author demonstrates recipes from her new book "The 10-Day Belly Slimdown," featuring her short-term diet plan to help you slim down quickly.

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WATCH: Kellyann Petrucci shares how to blast belly fat and slim down in 10 days

The cookbook author demonstrates recipes from her new book "The 10-Day Belly Slimdown," featuring her short-term diet plan to help you slim down quickly.

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What to know about SCAD, a leading cause of heart attacks for young women

The condition is "more common in women" and "can be fatal," Dr. Ashton said.

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WATCH: What to know about SCAD, a leading cause of heart attacks for young women

The condition is "more common in women" and "can be fatal," Dr. Ashton said.

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WATCH: What to know about SCAD, a leading cause of heart attacks for young women

The condition is "more common in women" and "can be fatal," Dr. Ashton said.

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What to know about SCAD, a leading cause of heart attacks for young women

The condition is "more common in women" and "can be fatal," Dr. Ashton said.

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What to know about SCAD, a leading cause of heart attacks for young women

The condition is "more common in women" and "can be fatal," Dr. Ashton said.

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Albertsons to Buy Remnants of Rite Aid Following Walgreens Deal

The transaction is another sign of the pressure that traditional retailers and pharmacies are facing from consumers shopping online.

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Grocery retailer Albertsons to buy drugstore chain Rite Aid

The privately held owner of Safeway, Vons and other grocery brands is plunging deeper into the pharmacy business with a deal to buy Rite Aid, the nation's third-largest drugstore chain

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Short-Track Speedskaters Are Lopsided

They spend hours torqued to the left as they speed around a tight oval. As a result, their bodies are asymmetrical, with much of their right sides bulkier.

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UNICEF says Pakistan is riskiest country for newborns

UNICEF says Pakistan has world's highest neonatal mortality rate; 46 out of every 1,000 children born in Pakistan die

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'Leon Golub: Raw Nerve' Review: Raging at Injustice With a Brush

Leon Golub made some of the most potent political art of the past 25 years and remains both unforgettable and difficult to come to terms with.

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What's the Best Way to Get Sleep When You Have the Flu?

Catching Z’s when you’re fighting chills, headaches and coughs is no easy thing. One expert offers tips on how to help your body recover from the flu or even just a bad cold.

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How an Amputee Excels on the Slopes

Years after losing a leg, Pam Eberly got into snowboarding and still does it at 67.

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In Hospitals, Pneumonia Is a Lethal Enemy

Pneumonia is the No. 1 hospital-acquired infection in America and hospitals aren’t doing enough to fight it, a new study warns. One weapon: a toothbrush

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Idaho senator yells at students lobbying for birth control

A northern Idaho lawmaker told students affiliated with Planned Parenthood that he would call law enforcement officials if they attempted to visit his office at the Capitol

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This city is equipping its first responders with active shooter kits

"Unfortunately, these events are becoming far too common."

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This city is equipping its first responders with active shooter kits

"Unfortunately, these events are becoming far too common."

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As Some Got Free Health Care, Gwen Got Squeezed: An Obamacare Dilemma

Trump’s efforts to undermine the health law have widened the gap between those who get government aid and those who don’t, deepening resentments.

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Günter Blobel, Nobel Laureate Who Found Cell ‘ZIP Codes,’ Dies at 81

Dr. Blobel, at Rockefeller University, discovered that proteins in any given cell carry signals that guide them to where they can do their beneficial job.

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Doctors blast Trump's mental illness focus to fight violence

The U.S. medical community is voicing mounting frustration over the Trump administration's focus on mental illness to fight mass violence

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Doctors Said Immunotherapy Would Not Cure Her Cancer. They Were Wrong.

Scientists are racing to understand why immunotherapy drugs have worked for a few cancer patients when the medicines should have had no effect.

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Tech Tip: Finding Closed-Caption Content Online

Many streaming video providers offer movies and television shows with embedded text descriptions for those who cannot hear the words being spoken.

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WATCH: Increasing number of children killed by flu epidemic

The CDC has an update showing an increase in the number of children who have died due to the flu virus.

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WATCH: Increasing number of children killed by flu epidemic

The CDC has an update showing an increase in the number of children who have died due to the flu virus.

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Personal Health: Contraception for Teenagers

Although teenage pregnancy rates have declined, too many teens still use birth control methods incorrectly or inconsistently.

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The New Health Care: How Dental Inequality Hurts Americans

Lack of dental care through Medicaid not only harms people’s health, but has negative economic implications as well.

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Trending: Most Sunscreens Can Harm Coral Reefs. What Should Travelers Do?

Avoiding non-biodegradable sunscreen may be the one solution to coral bleaching travelers have the most immediate and direct influence over.

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Victor Garber on 'Hello Dolly!' and His Start in New York Theater

Victor Garber, the star of hit series such as “Alias” and “The Flash,” is back on Broadway after an eight-year hiatus in film and television. The new star of “Hello Dolly!” talks about returning to the stage and his early years in the industry.

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Penn State students raise more than $10M in dance marathon

Hundreds of hardy Penn State students have raised more than $10 million for pediatric cancer patients in the annual 46-hour dance marathon known as Thon

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Florida suspect's red flags weren't enough to stop gun buy

A growing number of states are considering laws allowing courts to temporarily remove guns from people considered to be dangerous

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Florida suspect's red flags weren't enough to stop gun buy

A growing number of states are considering laws allowing courts to temporarily remove guns from people considered to be dangerous

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'Black Panther' and mental health in the Black community

Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide

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WATCH: The CDC says some rapid flu tests are only 50-70% accurate

Doctors of the Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas aren't solely on tests but are also keeping an eye on patient symptoms.

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Truck Crashes Into Planned Parenthood in New Jersey, Injuring 3

A suspect was charged after three people, including a pregnant woman, sustained minor injuries in the crash. The authorities would not comment on a motive.

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The New Old Age: America at Home: Grandparents in the Attic, Children in the Basement

Multigenerational and shared housing arrangements are on the rise, reversing a decades-long trend.

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Baby abductors, like Gloria Williams, often fit a similar profile

Experts say women who steal babies often fit a similar profile.

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Still Talking After All These Years

At the annual meeting of the American Psychoanalytic Association, the seminars covered the quantum hologram (huh?) and President Trump.

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Police: Man crashes truck into Planned Parenthood clinic

Massachusetts man accused of deliberately crashing stolen bakery delivery truck into Planned Parenthood clinic in New Jersey, injuring pregnant woman, 2 other people

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Here's why performance anxiety before an Olympic event may not be a bad thing

Experts say elite athletes can use nerves, even vomiting, to help performance.

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Here's why performance anxiety before an Olympic event may not be a bad thing

Experts say elite athletes can use nerves, even vomiting, to help performance.

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Trump appeals California judge's curb on birth control rules

The U.S. Department of Justice is appealing a California judge's decision to temporarily block new Trump administration rules allowing more employers to opt out of no-cost birth control

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Fact-Checking Claims About Gun Violence and Mental Illness

Paul Ryan, Bernie Sanders and others stated facts and falsehoods in the wake of the Parkland Shooting.

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Patricia Frustaci, 63, Dies; Septuplets Put Her in Spotlight

Her multiple births set a record in 1985, and they led to a medical ordeal, early deaths, a lawsuit and a flood of media attention.

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Global Health: Lassa Fever Erupts in Nigeria

The disease, carried by rodents, is sometimes mild but can lead to hemorrhagic fever and death. W.H.O. has sent additional staff to help contain the outbreak.

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In Allergy Bullying, Food Can Hurt

An attack with allergens shown in a “Peter Rabbit” scene mirrors real-life threats to kids’ health, parents say.

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Parenting Tech: Is Relying On It 'Cheating'?

Anxious to raise their kids the ‘natural’ way, many parents shun innovative gadgets that might make life easier. But some tech can be your ally, argues one new mom.

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Late Designer Vince Camuto's Hamptons Estate Fetches $49 Million

Known as Villa Maria, the Water Mill, N.Y., property was asking $100 million in 2008

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Lace Takes a Modern Turn in Interiors

Designers are rediscovering the delicate, historic textile. Here’s why you should, too.

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Flu seasons shows signs of leveling off

Health officials say this nasty flu season, which has been surging for months, may be leveling off

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When a First-Timer's Luxury Cruise Turns Into an SOS

Inspired by the glamorous ocean liners of yesteryear, novelist Richard Mason sets out on a luxury cruise, only to find the reality far less rosy than his fantasy.

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WATCH: Eating more processed foods could increase your cancer risk, study says

Nutritionist Maya Feller discusses what to know about a new study that links eating more processed foods to a significant increase in your risk of developing certain cancers.

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WATCH: Eating more processed foods could increase your cancer risk, study says

Nutritionist Maya Feller discusses what to know about a new study that links eating more processed foods to a significant increase in your risk of developing certain cancers.

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An Exclusive Look Inside the New Noma

After shuttering his world-famous restaurant for almost a year, René Redzepi is reopening in a new Copenhagen location with architecture by Bjarke Ingels.

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Ask Well: Do I Get Enough Vitamin D in the Winter?

In higher-latitude cities like Boston, inadequate UVB limits vitamin D synthesis for at least a few months during the winter.

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Death of dementia patient stirs Belgium euthanasia fears

A disputed case of euthanasia in Belgium, involving the death of a dementia patient who never formally asked to die, has again raised concerns about weak oversight in a country with some of the world's most liberal euthanasia laws.

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Death of dementia patient stirs Belgium euthanasia fears

A disputed case of euthanasia in Belgium, involving the death of a dementia patient who never formally asked to die, has again raised concerns about weak oversight in a country with some of the world's most liberal euthanasia laws.

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Two Swiss Athletes Are First at Olympics Confirmed With Norovirus

The Swiss Olympic delegation, which did not identify the athletes or their sport, said they were sequestered and no longer had symptoms.

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Florida shooting raises awareness of stigma attached to mental illness

Americans are asking themselves, "how did this happen?"

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Florida shooting raises awareness of stigma attached to mental illness

Americans are asking themselves, "how did this happen?"

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Why Wine Lovers Are Flocking to Charleston, S.C.

Wine columnist Lettie Teague paid a visit to Charleston, S.C., and found a flourishing wine bar and wine retail scene, as well as a preponderance of wine professionals lured by the city’s charms.

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The Flu Vaccine Is Working Better Than Expected, C.D.C. Finds

A preliminary analysis finds the vaccine 25 percent effective against this year’s dangerous H3N2 strain, and twice as effective in children.

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Critics blast EPA for lowering Syngenta pesticide fine

Critics are blasting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for dramatically lowering a fine on agribusiness giant Syngenta for violations of pesticide regulations

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Diplomats in Cuba Suffered Brain Injuries. Experts Still Don’t Know Why.

After examining 21 American diplomats said to have been victims of a mysterious “attack” in Havana, medical experts found concussion-like damage but no obvious causes.

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Alzheimer's disease reversed in mice, offering hope for humans, new research shows

Amyloid plaques largely disappeared with the deletion of just a single enzyme.

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Pros and cons of plant-based milks: Is a plant-based milk right for you?

Peanut milk is one of the newer plant-based alternatives to dairy.

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WATCH: Soy milk top among plant-based milks, study reports

Researchers at McGill University found soy milk has the "most balanced nutritional profile."

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WATCH: Soy milk top among plant-based milks, study reports

Researchers at McGill University found soy milk has the "most balanced nutritional profile."

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Brazil yellow fever vaccine campaign struggling to meet goal

Brazil's Health Ministry says a massive yellow fever vaccination campaign has reached less than 20 percent of the targeted population since it began three weeks ago

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Transgender Woman Breast-Feeds Baby After Hospital Induces Lactation

The journal Transgender Health that they believe it was the first documented case of a successful experiment to induce breast-milk production in a transgender woman.

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Classic Recipe: Steak au Poivre With Roast Potatoes

Chefs Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr will soon open the highly anticipated Frenchette in Manhattan. In the meantime, enjoy their classic steak au poivre at home with this simple recipe.

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The 6 Buzziest Hotel Restaurants in L.A., New York and San Francisco

Some of the most sought-after tables in top food cities are found in hotel restaurants. Do overnight guests get dibs on a reservation? Not necessarily

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A Tudor-Home Library That's Stately Not Stuffy: Steal the Look

The library of a 1930s Tudor revival house in Portland, Ore., manages to nod to tradition without resorting to yawny mahogany-paneled clichés.

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Flu vaccine only 36 percent effective

The flu vaccine is doing a poor job protecting older Americans and others against influenza

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Bruce Willis Downsizes in Manhattan

The ‘Die Hard’ actor and his wife Emma are in contract for a roughly 3,000-square-foot apartment at new development One West End.

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Floral Transformation: See How Richard Serra's Sculptures Inspired a Bouquet

The hulking 1990s metal sculptures of Richard Serra inspire floral designer Lindsey Taylor to construct a moodily modern arrangement.

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John Galliano Opens Up

At Maison Margiela, the designer—one of fashion’s most virtuosic (and controversial) talents—is designing in the present tense.

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Alex Garland Stands by His Vision for 'Annihilation'

After ‘Ex Machina,’ the author-turned-director returns with a cerebral fever-dream. Will it be his most celebrated film or his undoing?

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2018 Honda Accord: Can It Save the Sedan?

Light, fast, and oh so pretty, Honda’s new-look sedan may be able to claw back some market share from crossovers and SUVs. Dan Neil takes the next-generation Accord for a spin.

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Abortion-rights supporters push back against gains by foes

Abortion-rights supporters are fighting back this year as never before against gains made in the past decade by opponents

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Beyond Big Diamonds: These 4 New Jewelry Designers Know What Women Want

A new wave of innovative designers--all women--is bringing craftsmanship to the Instagram generation. Meet the heirlooms of the future.

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Just the Crêpe You're Craving

A classic buckwheat crêpe filled with ham and cheese will always evoke Paris. But sometimes you crave something lighter, more citrusy, with a dollop of honey-sweet yogurt. Here, a recipe to suit each mood.

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Tokyo's Growing Yen for High-Rise Apartments

An uptick in demand for high-rise luxury apartments in Japan’s capital city is driven, in part, by younger couples, tech entrepreneurs and foreign buyers want more upscale amenities.

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Lawsuit filed against ban on abortions due to Down syndrome

The ACLU has filed a constitutional challenge to Ohio's law prohibiting doctors from performing abortions based on a diagnosis of Down syndrome.

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A Challenge Race Shakes Up the Running Routine

Races designed to almost guarantee you won’t set a new personal record are becoming increasingly popular among runners who crave something new.

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Key GOP lawmaker backs Medicaid expansion in Virginia

The chances of Virginia joining a majority of states that have expanded Medicaid have increased significantly after a key GOP lawmaker flipped positions on the issue

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Skyscrapers Face the Apocalypse

Miami’s Construction Research Laboratory subjects a growing crop of building facades to mock hurricanes, monsoons and arctic blasts.

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Living With Cancer: A Cancer Researcher Takes Cancer Personally

Dr. C. Anthony Blau, who has multiple myeloma, started a company to crowdsource an individualized approach to his disease.

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Flu kills first Delaware woman without underlying illness

Delaware health officials say the flu has killed the first person in the state who didn't have an underlying condition

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Lena Dunham Says She Had Hysterectomy After Endometriosis

Ms. Dunham said that she had the procedure at age 31, but that doctors were reluctant to perform it on a woman of her age.

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Report details harm to Cuba diplomats but offers no cause

Doctors are releasing the first detailed medical reports about concussion-like symptoms suffered in what the State Department has called health attacks on U.S. diplomats in Cuba

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New York Will Investigate Reports of Gay Men Denied Insurance

Denying men life or disability policies because they take drugs to prevent H.I.V. is discriminatory and may trigger penalties.

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First Blood Test to Detect Concussions Is Approved

The device may be able to quickly identify people with suspected brain injuries that could be widely used by the Pentagon and in sports.

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How Much of Your $355 Ticket Is Profit for Airlines?

For airlines, it still takes a lot to make a little. Tickets cover costs, but baggage fees, seat fees, reservation-change fees and just about every other nickel-and-diming that aggravates customers are what boost the bottom line.

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A Costa Rican Paradise, Made to Order for Travelers

The new resort development of Las Catalinas is wooing tourists with its small-town vibe and bohemian-luxe amenities. But can a purpose-built Shangri-La ever feel authentic?

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Gov't says health costs to keep growing faster than economy

Gov't says U.S. health care spending will keep growing faster than the overall economy through 2026

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New Hampshire bill targets soda on kids menus

New Hampshire restaurants would no longer be allowed to offer soda as a beverage choice for children's meals under a bill before a House committee

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First blood test to help diagnose brain injuries gets US OK

The first blood test to help diagnose traumatic brain injuries has won U.S. government approval

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In light of Lena Dunham's decision to get hysterectomy, an endometriosis explainer

In light of Lena Dunham's hysterectomy, here's a brief explainer on endometriosis.

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First blood test to help diagnose brain injuries gets US OK

The first blood test to help diagnose traumatic brain injuries has won U.S. government approval

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Italy court sends right-to-die case to Constitutional Court

A court in Milan has asked Italy's Constitutional Court to rule in the case of a right-to-die advocate who brought a well-known DJ to an assisted suicide clinic in Switzerland to die after he was paralyzed in a car crash

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The Latest: Marijuana case judge indicates he's sympathetic

The judge hearing a lawsuit challenging federal marijuana laws has indicated that he is sympathetic to some patients who use cannabis to treat medical conditions

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Swiss gov't seeks to bar minors from using tanning salons

The Swiss government says minors should be barred from using tanning salons because of the long-term risk that radiation from ultraviolet beds could cause skin cancer

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Are You Uncool If You Only Own One Pair of Glasses?

Increasingly, stylish men are buying multiple frames to vary their look. Old-school guys dismiss the idea as more trouble than it’s worth. Where do you stand?

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Using Art to Tackle Obesity and Diabetes in Youth

The Bigger Picture campaign uses spoken-word poems and music videos to highlight how Type 2 diabetes impacts communities.

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The Little-Known Bidding-War Strategy That Some Home Buyers Use

Potentially risky, an escalation clause automatically increases an offer in the face of competing bids. Here’s what buyers and sellers need to know.

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A Slice of the High Life: Homes in Luxury Towers

These apartments on the market feature big windows, private outdoor space and wide views from a high perch

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Is the Peak TV Era Ready for Pot Channels?

With marijuana-centric shows like “High Maintenance” and an increasing number of U.S. states legalizing the drug, new video and streaming services are looking for profits in cannabis content.

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In 'McMafia,' Organized Crime Takes On a Corporate Sheen

“McMafia,” a new AMC series starting this month, stars James Norton as a London financier who turns to money-laundering when his hedge fund falters.

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A Day in the Life of a Composer and Arts Visionary

Paola Prestini is shepherding a new wave of experimental music.

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Martha Hunt Reveals What's on Her iPhone

The North Carolina-bred model, Victoria’s Secret Angel and scoliosis activist, who has an Instagram following of 2.8 million, shares what’s on her phone.

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WATCH: Eating slower could help prevent obesity: Study

A team in Japan set out to analyze the effects of eating speed on obesity.

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WATCH: Eating slower could help prevent obesity: Study

A team in Japan set out to analyze the effects of eating speed on obesity.

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How best to treat opioids' youngest sufferers? No one knows

A surge in infants born in the U.S. with withdrawal symptoms from their mothers' opioid use has outpaced science on how best to treat them

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WATCH: What you need to know about the Flu vaccine

The 2018 influenza, more commonly known as the 'flu,' vaccine is about 30% effective, according to the CDC.

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WATCH: What you need to know about the Flu vaccine

The 2018 influenza, more commonly known as the 'flu,' vaccine is about 30% effective, according to the CDC.

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WATCH: What parents can do to help prevent the spread of flu

Dr. Jennifer Ashton shares advice and busts some popular flu-prevention myths on "GMA," as many parents are scrambling to protect their children during this year's deadly flu season.

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L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti Has Eaten in 83 Countries. He Barely Survived Raw Ox

The globe-trotting mayor—and potential presidential contender—on his favorite hotels, most unnerving meals and why everyone should plan a trip to the San Fernando Valley.

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Phys Ed: A Before-School Exercise Program May Help Children Thrive

The BOKS program, consisting of an hour of running, calisthenics and rousing group games, made children feel happier and more energetic.

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Adolescence: How to Talk With Teenagers About Vaping

It’s often useful for parents to articulate high expectations in one breath and acknowledge the limits of their power in the next.

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'Gorey's Worlds' Review: The Man Behind the Manically Macabre

A look at Edward Gorey through the droll, Victorian Gothic-inflected illustrations he made and the art he collected.

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Actress Patricia Heaton on Rickie Lee Jones

Patricia Heaton, who stars in ABC’s comedy ‘The Middle,’ recalls how ‘Company’ by Rickie Lee Jones helped unlock a longtime grief.

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3 Products to Protect Your Skin From Pollution

These skin-care solutions add a layer of defense to a growing problem.

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John Derian Moves Into the West Village

The New York artist and home-goods retailer expands beyond his trio of Second Street shops with a new jewel box boutique.

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'High Holiday' on 4-20 associated with increase in fatal car crashes

Many joke about 4/20 holiday's nod to marijuana,but risks for drivers are real.

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In Iran, An Underground Art Scene Becomes Mainstream

Homegrown artists are fueling a dynamic market for contemporary work.

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An Exhibition That Retells America's Past Comes to the Seattle Art Museum

‘Figuring History’ opens February 14, featuring paintings by Robert Colescott, Kerry James Marshall and Mickalene Thomas

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Oregon state lawmakers vote on making health care a right

Oregon's Legislature is considering taking a step toward enshrining the right to health care in its state constitution, which would be unprecedented in the United States

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These Aren't Your Average Muscle Cars

The world has plenty of Camaros and Mustangs, but these two classics from five decades ago are far more rare.

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WATCH: 5 tips for losing weight with your loved one

A new study found a "ripple effect" on weight loss among couples.

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WATCH: 5 tips for losing weight with your loved one

A new study found a "ripple effect" on weight loss among couples.

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How to Fix the Fashion Industry

Imran Amed, the ex-McKinsey impresario behind the Business of Fashion, discusses who is winning in retail right now

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Dutch OK law: Everyone is organ donor unless they opt out

Dutch senators have approved a new law that makes everybody a potential organ donor unless they decide to opt out of the system

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Obesity Tied to Survival in Men With Melanoma

Obese men treated for metastatic melanoma may survive longer than their normal-weight peers.

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How the Designer of the World's Tallest Tower Got His Career Off the Ground

Architect Adrian Smith, currently at work on Saudi Arabia’s Kingdom Tower, got his first job in the field through a chance conversation.

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Cary Grant's History-Steeped Former Home to Hit the Market

Built for silent film actress Norma Talmadge, this Santa Monica, Calif., property has numerous ties to Old Hollywood

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L.A. Home with Human Aquarium Seeks $28 Million

This Hollywood Hills spec house comes with a glass-encased infinity pool that permits underwater views of the home and the city skyline.

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The Effort to Get 'Bystanders' of Sex Harassment to Speak Up

Allegations may be flying on Twitter, but in everyday workplaces, silence often rules. An anti-harassment training session shows why.

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A Creative Small-Business Community Flourishes in Buenos Aires

A group of artists and entrepreneurs is making the most of Argentina’s changing economy by tapping the country’s abundant resources and rich history.

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Nigeria reports 450 suspected cases of Lassa fever; 37 dead

Nigeria reports up to 450 suspected cases of Lassa fever this year; 37 confirmed dead

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WATCH: Woman dies after declining Tamiflu due to cost

Heather Holland, 38, a mother of two, did not take the antiviral medication out of principle due to its $116 price tag, her husband told ABC News.

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WATCH: Olympians use VR to train for 2018 Winter Games

U.S. skiers used a headset and 360-degree videos to place themselves on the slopes of Pyeongchang.

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How to try VR like Olympians are using to train for the Winter Games

The U.S. Ski and Snowboard team used virtual reality to train for Pyeongchang.

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Valentine's Day tips: Weight loss can be contagious between partners

A Kentucky couple is celebrating Valentine's Day more than 120 pounds thinner.

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Measles cases in Europe tripled last year, officials say

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said the number of measles cases across the continent tripled last year and is continuing to cause new outbreaks due to low immunization rates

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American Fertility Is Falling Short of What Women Want

Forecasts show many millennial women won’t fulfill their wishes on family size, and the biggest declines are in Western states.

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Adam Rippon’s Second Coming-Out Story: He Nearly Starved Himself

Eating disorders among female figure skaters became a prominent topic ahead of the Pyeongchang Olympics as two young stars stepped away from the sport. Men are more hesitant to reveal their struggles, and Rippon hopes to change that.

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How to Break Up With Your Phone

Nine ways to have a healthier relationship with your phone.

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Family haunted by decision to not vaccinate 3-year-old claimed by flu

Three-year-old Alivia died just days after being diagnosed with the flu.

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Opioid makers gave $10M to advocacy groups amid epidemic

A report by U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill finds that drugmakers with the biggest-selling opioid painkillers contributed $10 million over six years to outside groups that could help spread their message

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Eating slower could help prevent obesity, researchers say

A team in Japan set out to analyze the effects of eating speed on obesity.

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WATCH: 'GMA' Hot List: Johnny Manziel says he was 'self-medicating with alcohol'

Plus, meet the teacher who adopted her student and his little brother, and "Black Panther" star Chadwick Boseman discusses why it's important to have movies about black superheroes.

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Gloria Steinem weighs in to save hometown abortion provider

Gloria Steinem weighs in to try to save the last abortion clinic in her Ohio hometown

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High Blood Sugar Levels Tied to Memory Decline

Scores on cognitive tests declined with rising blood glucose levels, even in people without diabetes.

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Mind: The First Step Toward a Personal Memory Maker?

Electric pulses to the brain help subjects store memory, scientists have found. But the road to perfecting recall remains daunting.

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Ovarian Cancer Doesn't Begin in the Ovaries, Researchers Say

Ovarian cancer begins in the fallopian tubes, medical researchers say, suggesting new strategies to prevent and treat a lethal disease for which there isn’t good screening.

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I Wore a Man's Jumpsuit, So You Don't Have To

Paul Newman wore one, so has Brad Pitt, so why exactly is the male jumpsuit so polarizing? Our men’s fashion columnist went to find out.

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Love Local Farming? Try Your Living Room

In the ultimate locavore move, more households are growing kale, cucumbers and tomatoes with hydroponic setups in kitchens, hallways and dens.

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Marijuana's 4/20 holiday tied to rise in fatal car crashes

Marijuana users' April 20 holiday is linked with a slight increase in fatal U.S. car crashes

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'Wallis in Love' Challenges a Royal Love Story

Andrew Morton’s new biography of Wallis Simpson upends the accepted wisdom about her relationship with Edward VIII.

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He Took a Drug to Prevent AIDS. Then He Couldn’t Get Disability Insurance.

Insurers have denied life and disability coverage to men taking Truvada to prevent H.I.V. infection, say gay rights advocates and medical experts.

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How Alums From Supreme and Dior Are Reinvigorating Jil Sander

Fashion designers Lucie and Luke Meier have been married for a decade—and now they’re together at the helm of the house of Jil Sander

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WATCH: Jessica Biel and Woman Care Global CEO discuss new sex ed campaign on 'GMA'

The actress and Saundra Pelletier, from the nonprofit Woman Care Global, open up about their new sexual health and education campaign for girls and women.

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Review: A Startup in Focus

Snapchat was born when casual photos replaced text messages among Stanford students. It now boasts 187 million daily users. Randall Stross reviews ‘How to Turn Down a Billion Dollars’ by Billy Gallagher.

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‘Peter Rabbit’ Exploits a Food Allergy to Attack a Villain. Parents Aren’t Happy.

Tom McGregor, the villain who has food allergies, goes into anaphylaxis when rabbits fire a blackberry into his mouth. Some parents said it set a poor example.

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WATCH: New flu numbers show growing outbreak in U.S.

One out of every 10 deaths so far in February was caused by the flu or a complication from it, according to the CDC.

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WATCH: New flu numbers show growing outbreak in U.S.

One out of every 10 deaths so far in February was caused by the flu or a complication from it, according to the CDC.

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The Checkup: Caring for Siblings of Sick or Disabled Children

A child who is not sick may either withdraw or may start acting out, competing to get parents’ attention, experts say.

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Personal Health: A Perfect Storm for Broken Bones

Untreated osteoporosis could spawn an epidemic of bone fractures, hospital and nursing home admissions, even premature deaths.

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WATCH: Train like an Olympian

Barry's Bootcamp trainer Erick Wilson shows us a Winter Games-inspired circuit workout

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WATCH: Train like an Olympian

Barry's Bootcamp trainer Erick Wilson shows us a Winter Games-inspired circuit workout

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The New Health Care: Heart Stents Are Useless for Most Stable Patients. They’re Still Widely Used.

Why are so many people paying so much — and putting themselves at risk — for a placebo effect?

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Channel your inner Olympian with this workout

Get your exercise in as the 2018 Winter Olympics begin!

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The Most Dreaded Opponent at the Olympics: The Common Cold

It’s the game before the Games. Athletes coming to Pyeongchang strategize for weeks about how to overcome a foe they can’t see.

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Trump's big promises on drug costs followed by modest steps

Trump has made big promises to reduce prescription drug costs, but his administration is moving toward relatively modest steps such as letting Medicare patients share in manufacturer rebates

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Art With Ivory Can Be Tough to Sell

Laws designed to stop poaching can make it hard for collectors to unload ivory objects.

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Who's at the Door? College Officials Delivering Your Acceptance in Person (Sometimes With a Dog)

As schools compete for a declining number of students, some bring the good news directly, along with balloons, marching bands and paw-shakes from mascots.

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How to Compare the Cost of Living in Different Cities

Also: Answering a reader’s question on funding a health savings account.

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Why So Many Men Die at 62

A new study shows a sharp increase in mortality at age 62, and the researchers believe retiring may have something to do with it.

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The Best Way for Wealthy Parents to Talk to Children About Family Money

The key is give them the right information at the right time.

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A Musician Wants to Find a Way Out of a Debt Hole

Business expenses keep eating up the earnings of singer-songwriter Erin Austin, who performs as OK Sweetheart. A financial adviser offers some insight.

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Even Australia’s Medical Marijuana Poster Boy Cannot Obtain the Drug

Though legal in Australia, medical marijuana is difficult to obtain. One teenager, Lindsay Carter, has become the face of the issue.

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Trump Rules: F.D.A. Chief Goes Against the Administration Stereotype

Dr. Scott Gottlieb isn’t rolling back his agency’s mission, although he is straddling the interests of the drug and health industries along with public health.

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Why Teens Need a Sense of Purpose

Teens with a sense of purpose do better in school, are more resilient and healthier. They are also a minority.

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The Elusive American Black Truffle

Three decades after farmers first cultivated Périgord truffles in the U.S., no one has succeeded commercially. These intrepid growers are still pursuing the prize.

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When Skiing Isn't Fast Enough, Bring in the Horse

A Montana mechanic gets his adrenaline fix through skijoring, a racing competition in which skiers are pulled by horse.

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Labels on 'toddler drinks' may be misleading customers, study says

Manufacturers of the toddler drinks maintain the beverages are "safe."

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Kentucky Rushes to Remake Medicaid as Other States Prepare to Follow

The state will require many people to work, volunteer or train for a job to qualify for coverage — and to prove it with frequent documentation.

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Teacher on life support as worst flu outbreak in years engulfs US

A Texas teacher is reportedly on life support after contracting both strains of influenza, as the worst flu season in years engulfs the United States.

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OxyContin maker will stop promoting opioids to doctors

Purdue Pharma, which has made billions from the pain drug OxyContin, said it will stop promoting opioid pain drugs to doctors

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On drug costs, modest steps follow Trump's big promises

President Donald Trump has made big promises to reduce prescription drug costs, but his administration is moving toward relatively modest steps such as letting Medicare patients share in manufacturer rebates

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Mom to send Valentine's Day letter to Trump, urging funding for opioid crisis

Sue Kruczek, whose son overdosed on heroin, hopes to "warm" Trump's heart.

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Officials investigate reports of students reacting to kiwi

Rhode Island officials are investigating reports of 34 students who experienced allergic reactions after eating kiwi

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WATCH: 1 in 10 US deaths last week due to flu or pneumonia

Experts said 55- to 64-year-olds have been hit the hardest.

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WATCH: Family searching desperately for bone marrow for 7-month-old with rare immune disorder

Baby Elias needs "the smallest amount of bone marrow" to survive, his mother said.

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Lower Drug Prices: New Proposals Carry Lots of Promises

The White House is considering a plan to lower out-of-pocket costs for people in Medicare drug plans, who often pay inflated prices for their drugs.

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