Jim Gaffigan Gets Serious

In a sharp turn for one of stand-up comedy’s most successful acts, Jim Gaffigan is taking on more serious roles than ever before, including as a sleazy police informant in “Gut Instinct” and a member of a snake-handling sect in “Them That Follow.”

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For Intense Exercise During Recovery, She Just Added Water

A fitness fanatic on the mend stumbled onto a high-intensity, low-impact workout in the deep end of her local swimming pool.

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Sweet Design on the Brooklyn Waterfront

The new six-acre Domino Park incorporates many elements from the landmarked former sugar refinery behind it.

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Offbeat at All Times, Parker Posey Finds a New Venue: Her Memoir

In her new book, “You’re on an Airplane,” actress Parker Posey examines her past from 35,000 feet.

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Britain's health service to reduce 'unnecessary' treatments

Britain's National Health Service has proposed cutting back on treatments including breast reductions and operations to stop people snoring as part of plans to save money and reduce "unnecessary or risky procedures."

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Intimations of Medieval Mortality

Death metes out tailor-made penalties in a painting intended to scare viewers into piousness.

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Documentary 'Love, Cecil' Heads to New York City

Director Lisa Immordino Vreeland’s film opens this month followed by a national rollout.

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Russia's Biggest Problem? Not Enough Boston Sports Gear

Lifelong Celtics, Bruins and Red Sox fan travels to the World Cup on humanitarian mission as ‘Discount Diplomat’—handing out free jerseys to strangers

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'Rome: A History in Seven Sackings' Review: The City That Survived

British novelist Matthew Kneale presents the biography of Rome as a tale of disaster.

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'Exile, Writer, Soldier, Spy' Review: A Man of Many Lives

As a subject for biography, Spanish writer Jorge Semprún is as hard to pin down as the Scarlet Pimpernel.

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Francisco J. Ayala, Famed Biologist, Resigns After Sexual Harassment Inquiry

Administrators at the University of California, Irvine, said they would remove Dr. Ayala’s name from campus buildings and academic posts.

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Pot businesses urge California to delay strict testing rules

Nearly 150 marijuana businesses in California are warning they could face steep losses unless the state extends a July 1 deadline imposing strict standards for pot testing and packaging

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Health official who urged abstinence says views have changed

Once known for mainly advocating abstinence, new CDC director says he now embraces condoms and other measures to stop disease

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Judge Strikes Down Kentucky’s Medicaid Work Rules

The federal court ruling deals a likely blow to efforts in several states to impose work requirements on the poor in exchange for receiving health care.

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Federal judge blocks Kentucky's Medicaid work requirements

Federal judge blocks Kentucky's work requirements for Medicaid, orders further review from Trump administration

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Doctor, Your Patient Is Waiting. It’s a Red Panda.

Medical students at Harvard take part in an elective with veterinarians, learning about diseases and treatments between animals and humans.

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Vaccination critic placed on probation by medical board

A Southern California pediatrician and outspoken critic of mandatory vaccinations has been placed on probation for 35 months

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WATCH: What are PFAS?

The man-made chemicals that have been used in firefighting foam and waterproofing products like Teflon and Scotchgard.

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WATCH: What are PFAS?

The man-made chemicals that have been used in firefighting foam and waterproofing products like Teflon and Scotchgard.

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House Tour: When a Rock Star Has Taste

In the Hollywood Hills, designer Peti Lau capitalizes on her musician client’s open mind—and art collection—and dials the décor energy to 11.

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A 21st-Century Approach to a 19th-Century Townhouse

We pit our assessment of an ultramodern interior design—set within a graceful old-world building—against the intentions of the team who installed it.

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NYC drivers for Uber, other apps to get vision care coverage

New York drivers for car services and ride-hailing apps like Uber will get coverage for vision care as well as phone or video appointments with doctors starting Sunday, industry representatives announced

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Donated cars let children's hospital patients ride in style

Patients at Hasbro Children's Hospital are getting to ride in style with two new child-sized motorized cars

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Marriage May Be Good for Your Heart

Being widowed, divorced or never married increases the risk of heart disease.

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FDA OKs first drug made to reduce excessive sweating

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first treatment developed to reduce excessive sweating, Dermira's Qbrexza

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Fine may force closure of Ohio city's last abortion clinic

An abortion clinic in Ohio that regained its license after battling the state for years says it could be forced to close anyway if it's ordered to pay a $40,000 state fine

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Can Smart Earbuds Instantly Translate Foreign Speech?

Eavesdropping earbuds can translate dozens of languages and dialects in real time. But how well do they actually work? We put them to the test.

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A Totem Pole for Your Home? The Rise of 'Spiritual' Design

Bring a bit of spiritual but not religious gravitas to your interior with a secular update on the totem poles of the past.

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WATCH: How one couple lost a collective 135 pounds together

A husband and wife credits staying healthy while on vacation for helping them with their incredible weight-loss transformation.

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How couple maintains their 135-pound weight loss on vacation

Shandra and Gerald Redwin have found a way to have fun on vacation while staying healthy.

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WATCH: How one couple lost a collective 135 pounds together

A husband and wife credits staying healthy while on vacation for helping them with their incredible weight-loss transformation.

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Ask Well: My Daughter Has Mono. Is the Whole Family at Risk?

By midlife, the vast majority of adults are immune to the virus that causes mononucleosis.

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'Leave No Trace' Review: Love Under Siege

Debra Granik, the director of ‘Winter’s Bone,’ returns with another feature about family bonds, this time about a father and daughter living off the grid.

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'Carmen Jones' Review: The Return of a Troubled Love Story

Seventy-five years after its Broadway opening, Hammerstein’s once-popular, then derided adaptation of Bizet’s opera gets a slimmed-down revival.

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'A Very English Scandal' Review: Sex, Intrigue and Bunnies

A three-part series recounts the incredible story of Jeremy Thorpe, the leader of Britain’s Liberal Party tried for conspiring to kill his lover.

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'Three Identical Strangers' Review: A Family Reunion Like No Other

Tim Wardle’s documentary tells the story of three men who discovered that they were identical triplets, separated shortly after birth.

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Congo says countdown toward end of Ebola outbreak begins

Congo says countdown toward end of latest Ebola outbreak begins; no new cases in 3 weeks

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105 and still alive: Study finds rate of death decreases for world's oldest people

Researchers collected and validated a sample of 3,836 people older than 105.

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Matter: How Long Can We Live? The Limit Hasn’t Been Reached, Study Finds

The mortality rate flattens among the oldest of the old, a study of elderly Italians concludes, suggesting that the oldest humans have not yet reached the limits of life span.

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Amazon to Buy PillPack, Jumping Into the Drug Business

The purchase of PillPack, an online pharmacy, is the latest sign of Amazon’s increasing interest in health care.

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Clinic opens hours after Oklahoma approves medical marijuana

A clinic for prescribing medical marijuana opened in Tulsa just hours after Oklahoma voters approved the pot measure

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Summer Getaways That You Don't Need To Sweat Over

Left your vacation planning to the last minute? For a classic and great-value summer holiday, consider one of these 5 unexpected holiday havens.

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A Surprising Rundown of What Men Will be Wearing Next Year

Loose suits? Space-age pants? More pockets than a professional fly fisherman? A preview of trends from the recent Spring 2019 runway shows in London, Florence, Milan and Paris.

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Stress Disorders Tied to Autoimmune Disease

People with post-traumatic stress disorder or related conditions were more likely to develop autoimmune illnesses.

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How Billboard's New Rules Could Change the Song of the Summer

Billboard is changing how songs place on its Hot 100 chart by giving more weight to paid streams than free or ad-supported ones.

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Officials: Kentucky's hepatitis A outbreak now worst in US

The hepatitis A outbreak in Louisville and other parts of Kentucky is now the worst in the country

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WATCH: Can commonly-used medicines increase your sensitivity to the sun?

A new study from the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found that a daily dose of aspirin could double a man's risk of skin cancer.

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WATCH: Can commonly-used medicines increase your sensitivity to the sun?

A new study from the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found that a daily dose of aspirin could double a man's risk of skin cancer.

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Do You Believe in Magic? I Do

Talismans and amulets — objects believed to have magical powers — were once part of any self-respecting doctor’s medicine bag.

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Intermittent fasting: Your questions answered

Eating within a window of time has its benefits, experts say.

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Correction: Marijuana Medicine story

Correction: Marijuana Medicine story

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WATCH: What happens to your body in a hot car?

ABC News' Gio Benitez tests the limits of how long a person can survive in a hot car.

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WATCH: What happens to your body in a hot car?

ABC News' Gio Benitez tests the limits of how long a person can survive in a hot car.

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The Best of Budapest: A Guide for Strategic Travelers

How do you make easy work of sightseeing in Hungary’s meandering metropolis? Follow our district-by-district guide to find the coolest quarters, Communist-era curiosities and a matzo ball soup that’s alone worth the trip.

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The Wine Destination Only the Pros Know

Beautiful scenery, outstanding wines, a warm welcome from the winemakers themselves: There’s so much to love in Germany’s Mosel Valley, a region largely undiscovered by American travelers.

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Books of The Times: What the Living Can Learn by Looking Death Straight in the Eye

In “Advice for Future Corpses (and Those Who Love Them),” Sallie Tisdale writes about what she’s learned from spending time with the dying.

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Midlife Fitness May Protect Against Later Depression

The more fit, the lower the risk of depression and death from heart disease.

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A Decade on, the Fate of Madoff's Mansions

It has been almost 10 years since Bernard Madoff confessed to his sons that his investment firm was basically a giant Ponzi scheme, estimated to represent about $50 billion. His real estate was sold for restitution, but now the properties have a new life—and far bigger price tags.

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Wisconsin high court caps some malpractice damages at $750K

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has upheld the state's cap on noneconomic medical malpractice damages, reversing a lower-court ruling that awarded $15 million to a woman who had all four limbs amputated after a mishandled infection

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Under-the-Radar Crime Drama 'Power' Keeps Gaining Viewers

‘Power’ began life as one of the few major TV shows on the air that focused on black characters, predating ‘black-ish’ and ‘Empire.’ Now it represents a rarity of a different sort: a series whose audience has kept growing.

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How Shaq's Films Compare With His Free Throws

Shaquille O’Neal is considered one of the best basketball players in history, but his movie career hasn’t had the same critical reception.

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Tech Tip: Use the iPhone’s Sleep Diary

Apple’s iOS software includes a tool for planning a serious slumber schedule and sticking to it.

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WATCH: Flight attendants may have increased risk for certain cancers: Study

Working at 36,000 feet may come with a medical issue: flight attendants could be at an increased cancer risk compared to those of us who don't fly as often, a new study finds.

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The Airline Fee That Exists for No Apparent Reason

Beware ‘carrier-imposed fees’ on international flights when searching for frequent-flier award tickets. Why hide a fare as a fee?

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US hospitals grapple with prolonged injected opioid shortage

The other opioid crisis: Hospitals are frequently running out of widely used injected painkillers, and some patients are feeling the pain.

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US hospitals grapple with prolonged injected opioid shortage

The other opioid crisis: Hospitals are frequently running out of widely used injected painkillers, and some patients are feeling the pain.

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UK court rules against dying man's bid for assisted suicide

Britain's Court of Appeal has rejected an attempt from a terminally ill man to overturn the country's blanket ban on assisted suicide, ruling that such a decision needs to be made by politicians in Parliament

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Phys Ed: Walk Briskly for Your Health. About 100 Steps a Minute.

Vigorous walking requires about 130 steps per minute, while jogging starts at about 140.

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5 foods that may help up your happiness

Some foods are as good for your mental health as your physical health.

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Lessons From a Six-Month Shopping Detox

We must pay attention to the time suck of endless e-commerce scrolling—and other insights a fashion writer gleaned when she quit buying clothes cold turkey.

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The Artist Who Grabbed the Attention of the Whitney, Loewe and Fran Lebowitz This Summer

Two exhibitions on David Wojnarowicz are opening in Madrid and New York City.

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Why Camping Alone Can Make You a Mental Winner

When you venture into the wilderness by yourself, you can restore your focus and well-being. Here’s what to pack for the trip.

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The Latest: California officials blast court abortion ruling

California Democrats and supporters of abortion rights are blasting a U.S. Supreme Court decision striking a state law that required anti-abortion pregnancy centers to provide information about abortion services

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Grammys to Expand Field for Top Prizes

The Grammy Awards is expanding the number of nominees for its top awards, a move intended to broaden the kinds of artists it recognizes and one that could result in more female, country and rock musicians up for high-profile prizes.

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WATCH: Marijuana-based drug gets approval for treatment of epilepsy

Epidiolex, a drug derived from marijuana, treats seizures associated with rare forms of epilepsy.

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WATCH: Marijuana-based drug gets approval for treatment of epilepsy

Epidiolex, a drug derived from marijuana, treats seizures associated with rare forms of epilepsy.

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Supreme Court voids part of crisis pregnancy center law

The Supreme Court says a California law that forces anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers to provide information about abortion probably violates the Constitution

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The Smart Ways to Switch Jobs Quietly

More employees, especially millennials, are willing to jump to a new company, but there are many ways that can go wrong.

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That's Amour: Falling for a Citroën Deux Chevaux

At car shows, a Citroën Deux Chevaux owner wears French fashions and hands out baguettes. Her other favorite ride: a zippy 1999 Porsche 911.

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Hospital suspends trial of paramedics administering ketamine

Hennepin Healthcare plans to suspend a clinical trial of the sedative ketamine in emergency situations following criticism that Hennepin County Medical Center enrolled patients in the study without their knowledge

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Enemy turned ally: Poliovirus is used to fight brain tumors

Doctors have genetically modified poliovirus to make an immune system therapy to fight deadly brain tumors

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G.E. Is to Spin Off Health Care Division in Bid to Streamline

The move comes amid efforts by the company’s new chief executive, John Flannery, to focus on its aviation, power and renewable energy activities.

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What's that sound? Singapore scare highlights US concern

What's that sound? Singapore scare highlights US anxiety over mystery injuries to those serving in diplomatic outposts

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Doctors: Is It Getting Harder to Care for Poor Patients?

We’ve been unable — or unwilling — to include social factors in how we support and pay doctors.

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Splash into summer with this pool workout

The swimming pool is a much more refreshing way to work out in the summer.

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WATCH: Splash into summer with this pool workout

Equinox instructor Cece Marizu demonstrates a pool workout.

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Medical milestone: US OKs marijuana-based drug for seizures

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first prescription drug made from marijuana, a strawberry-flavored syrup to treat severe seizures that begin in childhood

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U.S. health regulators have approved a treatment for seizures that is the first prescription drug made from marijuana

U.S. health regulators have approved a treatment for seizures that is the first prescription drug made from marijuana

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New Research Delves Into Sexual Fantasies

Fresh insights surface on fantasies, including who has them, how common they are and how they change over a person’s lifetime.

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At London's Art Auctions, the Middle Is Where the Action Is

As a series of art auctions wraps up, collectors are skipping the most expensive paintings in favor of lower-priced work.

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From Meditation to Medication: Headspace Has a Prescription Strategy

The mindfulness app plans a new company with the goal of developing FDA-approved treatments for health problems.

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Pharmacist denies woman miscarriage drug on moral grounds

A woman says a pharmacist denied her doctor's prescription for miscarriage medications to end her 10-week-old pregnancy based on moral grounds

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Personal Health: To Counter Loneliness, Find Ways to Connect

Much of modern life, though seeming to promote connectivity, has had the opposite effect of fostering social isolation and loneliness, experts say.

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The Checkup: The Challenges for Doctors Treating Migrant Children Separated From Their Parents

For children with chronic conditions like asthma, there are no adults who can provide medical history. And then there is the psychological trauma.

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The New Health Care: I Learned I Have Sleep Apnea. It’s More Serious Than Many People Realize.

There are many treatment options for a problem that can be downright deadly.

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A melatonin-fueled drink to help you sleep: What a nutritionist says about the trend

Som Sleep contains melatonin, magnesium, vitamin B6, GABA and L-theanine.

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In a Chinese Village, Elderly Farmers Are Now Yogis

The local Communist Party chief has turned to yoga to bring health and vitality to a fading, remote hamlet. Some tourist money would be welcome, too.

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A Drug Costs $272,000 a Year. Not So Fast, Says New York State.

New York’s Medicaid program says Orkambi, a new drug to treat cystic fibrosis, is not worth the price. The case is being closely watched around the country.

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Americans Love Families. American Policies Don’t.

Falling short of other countries, from the left and the right, in meeting real needs.

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Dartmouth to study opioid treatment for pregnant women

A research team at Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine is getting $5.3 million to study medication-assisted treatment for pregnant women with opioid use disorders

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Retailers experiment with blue lights to deter drug use

Retailers install blue lights in bathrooms to discourage drug injection by hiding veins

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Houston heart transplant hospital could lose Medicaid funds

A Houston hospital that suspended its renowned heart transplant program for two weeks amid scrutiny following the deaths of two patients could lose federal Medicaid funding

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Oklahoma medical pot question hinges on conservative support

Here's a twist: Evangelical Christians in Oklahoma could be the reason medical marijuana is approved on Tuesday

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When an Iowa Family Doctor Takes On the Opioid Epidemic

Few primary care doctors are willing to do what Nicole Gastala has: endure the challenges of prescribing buprenorphine, a medication for opioid addiction.

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The Trump Appointee Who’s an Addiction Specialist

Dr. Elinore McCance-Katz answers questions about the opioid crisis and how to help more doctors treat addiction

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Nevada pot regulators given more funds to deal with demand

Nevada's marijuana regulators are trying to keep up with demands at recreational dispensaries, where sales continue to outpace projections

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House approves bill to expand treatment for opioid abuse

The House has overwhelmingly approved legislation designed to give health care providers more tools to stem an opioid crisis that kills more than 115 people in the United States daily

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Diabetes Patients at Risk From Rising Insulin Prices

A Yale study found that one in four patients admitted to cutting back on insulin use because of cost. The consequences can be deadly.

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Sneakers Rule Men's Fashion. Even Ugly Sneakers

This past week’s men’s fashion shows in Milan have underlined the sneaker’s continued reign in menswear.

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Federal study: Chemicals toxic at levels EPA thought safe

A previously blocked federal study says the chemicals used by a West Virginia factory to make non-stick products are dangerous at levels the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency had thought were safe

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The New Old Age: Breathing Tubes Fail to Save Many Older Patients

One-third of patients over age 65 die in the hospital after they are put on ventilators. Doctors are beginning to wonder if the procedure should be used so often.

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Ask Well: Can a Bar of Soap Transmit Infection?

And would a jar of liquid soap be a better bet than bar soap?

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Summer camp illness sends 33 kids, 3 adults to hospital

Authorities say 33 children and three adults were taken to a two hospitals after falling ill during a summer camp in Florida

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Will people with Down syndrome unlock the mystery of Alzheimer's disease?

Michael Clayburgh, 29, is a person with Down syndrome participating in a clinical trial.

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Caffeine could protect the heart by helping it make energy, mouse study finds

The research builds on human studies that showed coffee has health benefits.

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2019 BMW X2: Like a Mini Cooper, but Better

The new BMW X2 is a mechanical twin of the Mini Cooper Countryman, but with the best cabin innards in its class and a fabulous, inimitable BMW engine. Dan Neil argues its superiority.

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WATCH: Survivors of pancreatic cancer bring their fight to Capitol Hill

Members of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network are lobbying for more research in Washington, D.C.

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How a Bottle Makes Its Way Onto a Wine List

It takes a whole lot of shoe leather. Our wine columnist accompanied a winemaker and a sales rep as they lugged bottles around Manhattan and engaged with potential customers in the hope of making a sale.

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An Unmissable Outdoor Adventure in Canada's Gulf Islands

On a kayaking trip around British Columbia’s Gulf Islands, the paddlers keep one eye out for killer whales, but it is the sounds of the wilderness they savor most.

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Floyd Cardoz's Spiced Asparagus With Coconut and Turmeric Rice

From the chef behind the Bombay Bread Bar in Manhattan, a light, vibrant, vegetarian recipe that makes an ideal summer supper.

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What to Wear to Work in the Heat? This 'Shacket' May Solve the Problem

A wholly successful union between a jacket and a shirt, this light layer makes summer blazers look uncool.

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Arkansas court clears way for medical pot program's launch

The Arkansas Supreme Court has cleared the way for the state to launch its medical marijuana program

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New evidence that viruses may play a role in Alzheimer's

Could infections somehow set the stage for Alzheimer's? A provocative new study suggests some types of viruses just might play a role

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Preschoolers with depression benefit from therapy that helps regulate emotions: Study

The study was a randomized, controlled trial.

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Preschoolers with depression benefit from therapy that helps regulate emotions: Study

The study was a randomized, controlled trial.

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A Common Virus May Play Role in Alzheimer’s Disease, Study Finds

The research did not find that viruses cause Alzheimer’s. But it showed that two types of herpes interact with Alzheimer’s-related genes and might drive the disease process

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Obesity Rates Higher in Country Than City

Thirty-nine percent of American adults were obese, compared to 17.8 percent of children.

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About 200 suspected poisoned by pesticides in Azerbaijan

Health officials in Azerbaijan say that about 200 farm workers have been poisoned with chemicals while working in cotton fields

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Living With Cancer: The Strategic Lies of Oncologists

Is it ethical to break cost-controlling rules for a patient’s benefit?

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5 yoga moves to do at your desk for International Yoga Day

Stiff from sitting at your desk? Try these moves.

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Fitness experts help you choose the best workout for your personality

Dr. Tania Elliott and celebrity trainer Amanda Kloots show off workout routines intended to get different personalities going.

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WATCH: How to choose the best workout based on your personality

Whether you're energetic, calm, peaceful or determined, there is a workout for you.

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WATCH: What to know about the negative health effects of separating kids and parents

A negative early childhood experience can disrupt brain architecture, affecting learning and emotional development.

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Rights group worried about immigrants dying in custody

The death of a Vietnamese man under hospitalization after falling ill in custody in Arizona is bringing new attention to conditions for jailed immigrants as the Trump administration moves to detain more people as it separates parents from children

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New flu vaccine works a little better than traditional shot

Government study shows newer flu vaccine was only slightly more effective in seniors than traditional shots

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Night Owls May Have Higher Depression Risk

Morning people were less likely to develop depression than night owls, a new study found.

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America's Best Secluded Swimming Holes---and How to Find Them

Nothing replenishes an overheated hiker like a wild swimming hole—if only you know where to look. Here, a guide to all the tips and gear you need.

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Legal fight winding down in hospital hepatitis C case

A hospital has settled with a staffing agency but is still suing a registry organization over a traveling medical technician who infected dozens of patients in multiple states with hepatitis C before his arrest in 2012

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Smart Headphones Tailor Made to Your Sense of Hearing

Have too many live shows blown out your ears? These clever cans by Nura analyze your hearing and tailor frequencies to compensate for aging, helping you recapture your sonic youth.

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One in Three Women Undergoing Breast Reconstruction Have Complications

One in five require more surgery, and in 5 percent of cases, reconstruction fails.

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Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Name a C.E.O. for Health Initiative

Dr. Atul Gawande, a Harvard professor, surgeon and writer, will lead the initiative formed to provide health care for the companies’ employees.

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Amazon, Buffett, JPMorgan pick Gawande to lead health firm

Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway are turning to well-known author and Harvard professor Dr. Atul Gawande to transform the health care they give their employees

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What the Airline Knows About the Guy in Seat 14C

More passenger data can lead to better service, but carriers know that fliers want some limits on how much of their personal information to use.

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WATCH: Kate Spade's brand pledges $1M to prevent suicides

Kate Spade New York announced the pledge to suicide prevention groups just two weeks after its founder's June 5 death by suicide.

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UN: Ebola outbreak in Congo has been 'largely contained'

Ebola outbreak in Congo has been 'largely contained,' World Health Organization says

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UK panel finds 450 lives shortened by hospital's opioid use

A British panel has found at least 450 had their lives shortened by a hospital's institutionalized regime of administering opioids without medical justification

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A pediatrician's perspective on separating kids from parents at the border: OPINION

Years of practice have taught me that no one is exempt from needing compassion, sympathy and refuge.

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Phys Ed: For Survivors of Childhood Cancer, Walk

Regular exercise, such as brisk walking for an hour, improved long-term survival in those who had childhood cancers.

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How to Keep Cooking-Obsessed Kids Busy This Summer

So your child wants to be a celebrity chef. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the current upswell of activities, from cooking camps to mail-order kits, aimed at satisfying fledgling foodies.

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Increased stress could lead to immune system disorders, study finds

The study published today in JAMA looked at 100,000 people in Sweden.

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The Rise of the Child-Friendly Luxury Kitchen

Designers cook up deluxe child-friendly spaces to include under-counter refrigerators, playrooms for dining, islands suited to homework and washable bar stools.

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Why Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness Can't Give Up His Old iPhone

The grooming guru from Netflix’s ‘Queer Eye’ on obsessively replaying gymnastics videos, his most essential hygiene tool and his beloved iPhone 7 Plus.

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Can Men Wear a Baseball Cap Without Looking Like a Frat Boy?

On one hand, the style is commonly associated with the immature. On the other, many designers are proposing sophisticated-looking ‘dad caps.’ We debate both sides.

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Dr. Adel Mahmoud, 76, Dies; Credited With Major Vaccines

As president of Merck Vaccines, Dr. Mahmoud overcome doubts in developing vaccines against two threats to women and babies: HPV and rotavirus.

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Lower costs, fewer benefits in new health insurance option

Trump administration finalizes a new insurance option for small firms and self-employed people

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The Airport Shuttle That Became a Lost Classic

How a 1939 Pontiac woodie that carried Grand Canyon tourists found its owner 33 years after she first thought about buying it.

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To Reach Millennials, High-End Jewelers Hit Reset Button

Traditional jewelers hoping to snag millennial customers are launching edgier, lower-priced collections, hosting pop-up shops and enlisting Lady Gaga, model Bella Hadid and others for promotion.

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WATCH: How to keep summer side dishes light and healthy

Nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner shares some healthy swaps for favorite sides like mac and cheese, baked beans, potato salad and more.

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UK reviews medical marijuana ban after outcry over sick kids

The British government says it is reviewing its ban on cannabis-based medicines, but is rejecting calls to legalize marijuana for recreational use

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WATCH: Use of 'alternative' supplements on the rise for teens

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses a new study that shows using probiotics, digestive aids and other non-vitamin supplements has doubled in recent years among teens.

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WATCH: Use of 'alternative' supplements on the rise for teens

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses a new study that shows using probiotics, digestive aids and other non-vitamin supplements has doubled in recent years among teens.

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WATCH: 'Gaming disorder' now designated as mental health condition

Dr. Dave Anderson of the Child Mind Institute shares advice for parents and people who are addicted to gaming.

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A big stink erupts over landfills ringing Russia's capital

Thousands are protesting the noxious fumes coming from overcrowded landfills surrounding Moscow, saying the gases are causing respiratory problems and other illnesses.

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'The Secret Token' Review: America's First Unsolved Mystery

Is it possible that the missing colonists of Roanoke chose to “remain lost” and forge a life apart from English civilization? A. Roger Ekirch reviews “The Secret Token” by Andrew Lawler.

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Survival stories: How 4 people got back from the brink of suicide

Four people share their journey of how they lived beyond a suicide attempt.

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New York’s Health Department Plans to Recommend Legalizing Marijuana

The policy caps an evolution in the stance of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, who had called marijuana a “gateway drug,” but who now says “facts have changed.”

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It Was Supposed to Be an Unbiased Study of Drinking. They Wanted to Call It ‘Cheers.’

Buried in a new N.I.H. report are disturbing examples of coordination between scientists and the alcohol industry on study that could have changed America’s drinking habits.

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Crocodile Jackets and Diamond Ties: Welcome to the World of Extreme Luxury Clothing

At a time of widespread sneakers and jeans, some brands are moving in the opposite direction towards ultra-high end garments.

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Rendell, ex-Pennsylvania governor, says he has Parkinson's

Former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell says he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

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Rendell, ex-Pennsylvania governor, says he has Parkinson's

Former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell says he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

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Critics scoff at UK govt claim of Brexit spending dividend

British Prime Minister Theresa May says a 3.4 percent a year boost to health care funding will be partly paid for by a "Brexit dividend" of money saved by leaving the European Union

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A Third of Children Use Alternative Medicines

Multivitamins were the most common supplements, followed by vitamin C, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D and melatonin.

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How Europe's Opera Houses Won Over Millennials

With an escape game and networking parties, La Scala and the Paris Opera are attracting under-30 audiences

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WATCH: What is salmonella infection or salmonellosis?

The bacterial disease affects the intestinal tract and is most frequently acquired through contaminated food or water.

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WATCH: What is salmonella infection or salmonellosis?

The bacterial disease affects the intestinal tract and is most frequently acquired through contaminated food or water.

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WATCH: Bobby Bones talks about his new book 'Fail Until You Don't: Fight. Grind. Repeat'

The New York Times best-selling author shares how he turned some of his biggest misses in life into lessons.

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WATCH: Bobby Bones talks about his new book 'Fail Until You Don't: Fight. Grind. Repeat'

The New York Times best-selling author shares how he turned some of his biggest misses in life into lessons.

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WATCH: For those with a common joint disorder, weight loss could mean pain reduction

A new study found that for people with knee osteoarthritis, losing 20 percent of your body weight may reduce joint pain by up to 25 percent.

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WATCH: For those with a common joint disorder, weight loss could mean pain reduction

A new study found that for people with knee osteoarthritis, losing 20 percent of your body weight may reduce joint pain by up to 25 percent.

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For some with a common joint disorder, weight loss can lead to pain reduction

Weight loss may be the best treatment for obese people with knee osteoarthritis.

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Epileptic boy's case sparks UK review of medical pot laws

British Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt says Britain must quickly review its policies on medical marijuana use in light of the case of a 12-year-old boy whose mother says he needs cannabis oil to prevent dangerous seizures

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Family of boy with 'childhood Alzheimer's' launches urgent campaign to save him

The parents of a 6-year-old boy who suffers from a devastating disorder that's likened to 'childhood Alzheimer's,' have started a campaign to save their son.

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fixtures: Carl Hall Is the King of Spin

You can keep your stinkin’ SoulCycle! Loyalists of this Crunch instructor are fierce.

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Personal Health: A New Approach to Treating Hypochondria

Instead of focusing on patients’ unexplained symptoms, cognitive behavioral therapy encourages patients to replace unrealistic or unhelpful thoughts with more rational ideas.

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The Checkup: The Benefits of ‘Tummy Time’

Positioning babies on their stomachs helps prevent flattening of the head and strengthens neck, trunk and shoulder muscles, as well as hands.

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The New Health Care: Why the Medical Research Grant System Could Be Costing Us Great Ideas

Funding is harder to find in general, and the current approach favors low-risk research and proposals by older scientists and white men.

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Video Game Addiction Tries to Move From Basement to Doctor’s Office

Gaming disorder is being recognized for the first time by the World Health Organization. But of the few treatment options available, most are uninsured and unproven.

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Mother of sick boy seeks legalization of medical marijuana

The mother of an epileptic boy at the center of a debate over medical marijuana in the UK is calling for an urgent meeting with ministers to discuss liberalizing British policy

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Minneapolis hospital seeks review of EMS sedation cases

Hennepin Healthcare officials will ask an independent panel to review cases its medical responders sedating people with the powerful tranquilizer ketamine

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A Father-Son Baseball Bond Stretches to Adulthood

Playing in an adult hardball league takes a lifelong love of the game to a new level for one family.

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'Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic' Review: An Un-Stuffed Story

A less nuanced version of a London exhibition, the High Museum of Art’s show offers a Victorian ideal of childhood.

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Ketamine Used to Subdue Dozens at Request of Minneapolis Police, Report Says

The Star Tribune reported that emergency medical workers were asked by officers 62 times last year to sedate people with the powerful anesthetic.

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Are Genetic Testing Sites the New Social Networks?

Like Facebook, but for fifth cousins, adoptive mothers and sperm-donor dads.

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Epileptic boy at center of cannabis oil case in UK hospital

A British boy whose mother says he needs cannabis oil to prevent severe epileptic seizures is being treated in a London hospital while British officials review the case

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A Family in Transition

Two fathers and the baby girl they never expected.

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The Death of the TV Remote---and What's Coming Next

With the speedy adoption of voice command we’re on the verge of smashing the TV clicker’s hold on us. Will anyone miss it?

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The Surprisingly Feminist Story of the Shirt Dress

How an American fashion staple went from its humble, mass-manufactured beginnings to a key fashion trend for 2018.

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A Stress-Free Summer Weekend in the Catskills

For a long country weekend packed with outdoor pursuits, great food and beer and no snootiness, follow our 3-day guide to New York’s western Catskills.

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NIH to end industry-funded study of alcohol's benefits

The National Institutes of Health is shutting down a study that was supposed to show if a single drink a day could prevent heart attacks, citing ethical problems

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Texas heart transplant program resumed after suspension

A Houston hospital has resumed its renowned heart transplant program two weeks after suspending all medical procedures following the deaths of several patients this year

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Salmonella outbreak in 31 states has suspected link to Kellogg's Honey Smacks cereal

The CDC is urging people to either return or throw away any Honey Smacks cereal they have that has been recalled.

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Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Cereal Recalled Over Salmonella Outbreak

An outbreak of the disease in some of the cereal products has sickened 73 people in 31 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week.

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Portugal approves use of marijuana-based medicines

Portugal's parliament has given final legislative approval for the use of marijuana-based medicines, which are already permitted in other European countries

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Major Study of Drinking Should be Stopped, Federal Advisers Conclude

An internal investigation at the National Institutes of Health concluded that the results of a $100 million research trial would be compromised by unauthorized contacts with the alcohol industry.

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Victim's family suing for school shooting suspect's records

The family of one of the 17 people killed in the Valentine's Day massacre at a Florida high school is suing to obtain mental health records of shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz

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Fiber optics? Range of ingredients bulk up food fiber counts

Fiber optics? A range of ingredients bulk up food fiber counts

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WATCH: Kellogg's recalls Honey Smacks after link to Salmonella outbreak

The CDC said at least 24 people have been 24 hospitalized.

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WATCH: Kellogg's recalls Honey Smacks after link to Salmonella outbreak

The CDC said at least 24 people have been 24 hospitalized.

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2019 Lamborghini Urus: An SUV for the One Percent

Known for its bright supercars and obnoxious fanboys, Lamborghini takes a hard left turn with its Urus super SUV. Dan Neil test-drives the meaty $200,000 bull.

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Uncluttered Doesn't Mean Empty: Lessons From a Décor Pro

In a 900-square-foot London apartment, an interior architect indulges his love of possessions but avoids visual chaos by following a few organizing principles.

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WATCH: Can Vitamin D help prevent colon cancer?

Nutritionist Maya Feller discusses what to know about a new study that suggests Vitamin D can help lower the risk of colon cancer.

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WATCH: Can Vitamin D help prevent colon cancer?

Nutritionist Maya Feller discusses what to know about a new study that suggests Vitamin D can help lower the risk of colon cancer.

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WATCH: National Strawberry Shortcake Day

Chef James Briscione shows off a delicious vegan option.

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Q&A: A Small Price for Sitting Pretty

While the health effects have been debated, research shows they are minimal.

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Ask Well: Can I Drink Alcohol While Taking Antibiotics?

Some antibiotics can make you violently ill if you drink.

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WATCH: New Bear Grylls challenge tests the art of survival of everyday people

"Nightline" navigates the six mile course in California filled with dark caves, snakes, burning cars and a simulated war torn village.

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7 apps to support your mental health and mindfulness

Look no further than your phone for tools to help manage mental health.

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Fewer US teens smoking, doing drugs and drinking milk

Survey shows fewer US teens smoking, doing drugs and drinking milk

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Trilobites: Using Harpoon-Like Appendages, Bacteria ‘Fish’ for New DNA

Seeing how microbes snatch new genetic material from their environment could help in the fight against antibiotic resistance.

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Foods with carbs and fats together make the brain light up more, study finds

The study took brain scans while people viewed and selected various foods.

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How the World Cup Is Changing the Way Stylish Guys Dress

Even if the soccer showdown is not inciting you to cheer along this year, it might influence your next look.

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The Only Salad Recipe You Need

Chef Katianna Hong serves some variation on this salad year-round at the Charter Oak in Napa Valley. Swap in whatever looks best right now.

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Can You Taste a City in a Bottle of Vodka?

We sent novelist Sergio de la Pava a bottle of Our/New York vodka. It took him places he didn’t expect.

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WATCH: What to do if you're stung by a jellyfish

The best way to treat a jellyfish sting is to: rinse the area with vinegar, remove visible tentacles and soak the skin in hot water.

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WATCH: What to do if you're stung by a jellyfish

The best way to treat a jellyfish sting is to: rinse the area with vinegar, remove visible tentacles and soak the skin in hot water.

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This Robotic Chessboard Is Like Something out of Harry Potter

The high-tech Square Off lets your opponents move carved wooden pieces into position from another room—or even another country.

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WATCH: How to find the right workout and diet for your personality

The author of the new book "The Right Fit Formula" discusses how to create a diet and workout plan that works best for your individual personality.

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WATCH: How to find the right workout and diet for your personality

The author of the new book "The Right Fit Formula" discusses how to create a diet and workout plan that works best for your individual personality.

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WATCH: Is laser eye surgery riskier than people think?

One man is speaking out about the potential risks of laser eye surgery, after he says the procedure left his vision permanently impaired.

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WATCH: Is laser eye surgery riskier than people think?

One man is speaking out about the potential risks of laser eye surgery, after he says the procedure left his vision permanently impaired.

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UK lifts immigration cap for medical workers amid shortages

Britain says it will lift a cap on the number of visas granted to foreign doctors and nurses to help ease staff shortfalls in the National Health Service

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'They're at risk:' Congo's taxi drivers fear Ebola's spread

'Why aren't we being vaccinated?' Congolese taxi drivers in Ebola-infected city express fear

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When the Bully Is a Doctor

Bullying among health care workers is far more common than we acknowledge.

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From a Pediatrician, Lessons for Dads-to-Be

The class is part of a broader effort to shed scientific light on fathers’ roles in child and family well-being.

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5 easy rituals that can totally change your mental health, starting now

Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain's deaths have heightened the attention to mental health.

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How to Spend an Indulgent Day in Madrid for $2,400---or $400

The Spanish capital is veritable bargain when compared with Europe’s other top cities. Andrew Ferren tallies up two winning itineraries, one high-end, the other slyly thrifty.

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The Return of Shag Carpet---Minus the Cocaine-Dealer Connotations

The high-pile carpet, ostracized as tacky, hedonistic and uncleanable, is attracting new admirers in trimmer, well-groomed forms.

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The Latest: Man behind $100M medical scam gets 6 years

One of two brothers who ran a bribes-for-referrals health fraud scam that brought in more than $100 million has been sentenced to six years in prison

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Do Korean Sheet Masks Actually Improve Your Skin?

As celebrities like Bella Hadid and Jimmy Fallon embrace the social media phenomenon, we ask: Do sheet masks work or are they just packets of cuteness?

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Child in Idaho recovering from plague, state's 2nd case since 1990: Officials

About seven people in the U.S. get the plague every year, the CDC says.

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Inside the High-End Mailrooms Wealthy Residents Visit When They've Got Mail

Some real-estate developments are turning the lowly space into an attractive gathering spot. Residents like a hangout spot to chat over catalogs.

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WATCH: Common prescription drugs may be linked to depression: Study

Hundreds of commonly used prescription drugs were found to have depression or suicide listed as potential side effects, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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In 'Jurassic World,' Old-School Effects Make a Comeback

Thanks to filmmakers with a rekindled interest in making creatures they can touch, “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” breaks with some of its CGI-heavy predecessors.

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The Story Behind Joe Jackson's 'Steppin' Out'

A night on the town in a vanished New York City inspired Joe Jackson’s hit Steppin’ Out.’

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7 Therapists, Psychiatrists and Counselors Talk About Treating the Suicidal

Mental health workers, who have a unique perspective on America’s suicide crisis, recently opened up about what it looks like to them.

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WATCH: Lose the 'dad bod' this Father's Day with this 15-minute, do-anywhere workout

Trainer and nutrition expert Joey Thurman shares a Father's Day workout for dads.

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Lose the 'dad bod' with this Father's Day workout

Trainer and nutrition expert Joey Thurman shares an efficient workout.

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WATCH: Lose the 'dad bod' this Father's Day with this 15-minute, do-anywhere workout

Trainer and nutrition expert Joey Thurman shares a Father's Day workout for dads.

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Cold, hard cash and a fitness device could help motivate people to exercise: Study

The study looked at incentives including giving and taking away money.

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Common Drugs May Be Contributing to Depression

Over one-third of Americans take at least one medication with depression as a potential side effect, a new study reports.

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Phys Ed: Exercise vs. Standing? You Probably Need to Do Both

Moderate exercise does different things to the body than incidental activities like standing up.

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How Cognitive Behavior Therapy May Help Suicidal People

In C.B.T., clear steps are intended to help build hope, solve problems and make a plan to avoid relapses.

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WATCH: Lose the 'dad bod' this Father's Day with this 10-minute, do-anywhere workout 1

Trainer and nutrition expert Joey Thurman shares a Father's Day workout for dads.

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Lose the 'dad bod' with this Father's Day workout

Trainer and nutrition expert Joey Thurman shares an efficient workout.

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WATCH: Lose the 'dad bod' this Father's Day with this 10-minute, do-anywhere workout 1

Trainer and nutrition expert Joey Thurman shares a Father's Day workout for dads.

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Matter: A Crispr Conundrum: How Cells Fend Off Gene Editing

Scientists may need to bypass a cell’s cancer defenses in order to successfully edit its DNA. The finding raises questions about gene-editing advances.

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Massachusetts sues opioid maker, executives over drug crisis

Massachusetts is suing the maker of OxyContin over the deadly opioid crisis and is the first state to also target company executives

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C-Sections Not Tied to Overweight Children

Within families, mode of birth had no effect on body mass index in children.

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House aims at campaign-season bills battling opioid abuse

The House is diving into a two-week vote-a-thon on dozens of bills aimed at opioids abuse

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How Universities Deal With Sexual Harassment Needs Sweeping Change, Panel Says

Current policies and programs have failed overwhelmingly to address and prevent the problem, said a report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine

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Can’t Sleep? Let Bob Ross Help You Find Some Happy Little Zzzs

For years, insomniacs watched “The Joy of Painting” to doze off. Now, the maker of a meditation app wants everyone else to fall asleep, too.

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A Century Later, a Train Wreck Brings a Fraternal Order Together

Circus entertainers and workers from around the U.S. gathered outside Chicago to mark the centennial of a 1918 train crash that killed 86 members of the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus.

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A Classic Datsun Z Gets a Hollywood Ending

How a Sony Pictures executive discovered the car of his dreams, a 1972 Datsun 240Z, and fine-tuned it for modern driving.

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WATCH: Mom's viral Facebook post sheds light on 'tick paralysis'

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses what parents should know after a Mississippi mom said her young daughter temporarily lost the ability to walk and talk after a tick bite.

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WATCH: Mom's viral Facebook post sheds light on 'tick paralysis'

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses what parents should know after a Mississippi mom said her young daughter temporarily lost the ability to walk and talk after a tick bite.

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Correction: Congo-Ebola story

Correction: Congo-Ebola story

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Suicide Survivor Guilt

All the messages urging us to be more vigilant about suicide carry a devastating flip side for family members of people who take their lives: the sense that they did not do enough.

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Mindfulness and weight loss: How to become a mindful eater

What to know about what one expert calls the "antidote to dieting."

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Food at work adds up to a lot of extra, often empty calories, study says

The foods are seldom a healthy salad or include a side of veggies.

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WATCH: What is tick paralysis?

Tick paralysis occurs when a person or animal is bitten by a female tick that releases toxins while she's attached and feeding.

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WATCH: What is tick paralysis?

Tick paralysis occurs when a person or animal is bitten by a female tick that releases toxins while she's attached and feeding.

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Lasik’s Risks Are Coming Into Sharper Focus

Some patients who undergo the eye surgery report a variety of side effects. They may persist for years, studies show.

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Basics: Secrets of the Y Chromosome

It’s not just what makes males into males. The sex chromosome also influences health in hidden ways, some experts believe, and may even explain why men have shorter life spans.

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Don't Forget to Water the Logs: Mushrooms Are in for Home Gardens

Shade-loving fungi are sprouting amid a trend for pricey ‘functional’ foods that promise health benefits.

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British mother pleads for return of seized cannabis oil

A British mother who says her son needs cannabis oil to prevent dangerous epileptic seizures is pleading with British officials to return the supply she recently obtained in Canada

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Trouble at the Office? Baseball Can Help

MLB mental-skills coaches explain how the advice they give All-Star players can also work at your workplace.

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The Words That Can Signal You're Depressed

People who are experiencing depression use different words than people who are not.

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New York Today: New York Today: Suicide Resources in the City

Monday: How to help a friend in need, mild weather, and a new riverfront park.

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Personal Health: To Take Care of Your Health, Measure Your Waist

If your waist measures 35 or more inches for women or 40 or more inches for men, chances are you’re harboring a potentially dangerous amount of abdominal fat.

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Can Low-Intensity Care Solve High Health Care Costs?

The shift toward cheaper settings like outpatient clinics and homes is a worthy goal, but new research is showing us where we shouldn’t cut corners.

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WATCH: The ultimate summer workout to get beach body ready

Fitness guru Brooke Burke shares her top workout moves to tone and sculpt your body just in time for the summer.

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WATCH: The ultimate summer workout to get beach body ready

Fitness guru Brooke Burke shares her top workout moves to tone and sculpt your body just in time for the summer.

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KKR is buying Envision Healthcare in a nearly $10B deal

KKR is spending about $9.9 billion to buy physician services provider and surgery center operator Envision Healthcare Corp.

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WATCH: Encouraging new research in the fight against breast cancer

Immunotherapy uses precision medicine and the body's own immune system to help fight the disease.

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Salmonella Outbreak That Sickened 60 Is Linked to Pre-Cut Melons

Packages of fruit have been recalled in eight states, but over half of the reported illnesses have been in Michigan.

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From the Village to the Bronx, N.Y. Restaurants Touched By Bourdain Mourn His Death

New York’s culinary world mourned the death of Anthony Bourdain, a New Yorker, whose enthusiasm and plain-speak as a tastemaker influenced a generation of curious eaters.

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Hospitals Address Widespread Doctor Burnout

To address an epidemic of physician stress that some say puts patients at risk of medical errors, hospitals are making changes.

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The Nonstop Burn of Water Polo

It takes extra endurance to hang in the pool at 59, but Chris Judge couldn’t imagine any other way to anchor his fitness routine.

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What is suicide contagion?

Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain killed himself in the same week as star designer Kate Spade.

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NJ legislation would legalize marijuana, expand medical pot

Recreational marijuana would be legalized and the medical cannabis program would be expanded under new legislation unveiled Friday in New Jersey

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The Ascension of Cauliflower

Food companies are capitalizing on the low-carb, gluten-free trend by using vegetables like cauliflower to replace flour, rice and other simple carbs.

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Judge asked to again halt Arkansas abortion pills law

A federal judge is considering a request to again block an Arkansas law that critics say effectively bans abortion pills

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2019 Volvo XC40: Routine Ride, Premium Price

The Swedish brand’s latest crossover limps out of the garage with a weak throttle, finicky menu system, grabby brakes and disappointing suspension. Dan Neil takes it for a ride in the slow lane.

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Flu season was one of the deadliest for children

Flu killed more children in the past year that during any regular flu season in recent history, officials say

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Are You a Wine Alpha or a Wine Beta?

Do you snatch the wine list from the waiter and impose your preferences on the table, or sit back, sip, listen and learn? Our wine columnist surveyed friends and wine-industry insiders to determine the benefits of each position—and how not to be a jerk.

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Are Full-Face Snorkels Actually Better than Traditional Masks?

The next wave of snorkel masks is designed to help underwater explorers see clearly—no leaking, fogging or struggling for air. But do they work?

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A Linguine-With-Clams Upgrade

This recipe from the Charter Oak in Napa Valley freshens up a pasta classic with handfuls of greens, plump peas and chiles de árbol.

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Anthony Bourdain's death heightens focus on suicide

The celebrity chef, longtime television personality and storyteller was 61.

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WATCH: How probiotics and protein powders can help your skin

Dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe discusses how what you put in your body is just as important for your skin as what you put on your face.

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WATCH: How probiotics and protein powders can help your skin

Dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe discusses how what you put in your body is just as important for your skin as what you put on your face.

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WATCH: Kelly Clarkson explains recent weight loss

The singer says she made a lifestyle change to address an autoimmune disease and a thyroid issue.

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WATCH: Kelly Clarkson explains recent weight loss

The singer says she made a lifestyle change to address an autoimmune disease and a thyroid issue.

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WATCH: How Kate Spade's tragic death is shedding light on depression, suicide

The death of the beloved fashion designer has sparked conversations about depression and suicide.

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"Dancing Doctor" accused of malpractice, license suspended

A doctor in suburban Atlanta accused of malpractice and shown in online videos dancing as she operated, has had her license suspended by the state Composite Medical Board

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Congo says new confirmed Ebola case; outbreak marks 1 month

Congo announces new confirmed Ebola case; deadly outbreak marks 1 month

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Ask Well: Should Doctors Consider Body Size When Prescribing Drugs?

For many medications, a one-size-fits-all strategy works fine.

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U.S. Issues Alert to Americans in China in Wake of Sonic Attack Fears

A strange illness reported by some American diplomats in the southern city of Guangzhou prompted the U.S. to urge its citizens in China to get help for any symptoms.

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Romania: measles outbreak sees 200 new cases per week

An outbreak of measles has killed dozens of children in Romania, with 200 new cases reported each week

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Justice Department takes aim at heart of health law

The Trump administration says in a new court filing that it will no longer defend key parts of the Affordable Care Act

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The Best Shirts and Shorts for Keeping Sweaty Runners Dry

Cotton is no match for soggy joggers come summer. But how do the world’s most advanced fabrics stack up? We put them to the test

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Kate Spade 'sounded happy' before her suicide: How depression can be so hidden

Spade is survived by her husband, Andy Spade, and their 13-year-old daughter.

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Sobering report teases out factors leading to suicides

New U.S. report finds suicide rates increased in nearly every state from 1999 through 2016

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Superbug infections rising among injection drug users

One type of superbug bacteria is increasingly spreading among people who inject drugs

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Study says vaping by kids isn't up, but some are skeptical

A new government survey found vaping rates are steady or declining among school kids, but some are skeptical, saying Juul use may be under-counted

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Plant Swaps: The Cheap Way to Score Rare Houseplants

From Chicago to Paris, amateur horticulturists are gathering at plant swaps to flesh out their Instagram-worthy collections—and possibly sprout a friendship or two.

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Medicaid work requirement bill sent to Michigan governor

Legislation that would require able-bodied adults in Michigan's Medicaid expansion program to meet work or job-related requirements is going to Gov. Rick Snyder for his expected signature

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How I Used Art to Get Through Trauma

My encounter with a gunman on my evening commute led to nightmares and depression. Art helped me recover from post-traumatic stress, and it might help you, too.

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5 Vacation-Worthy Summer Dresses

Five of the season’s new warm-weather frocks, each ideal for a holiday locale. What if—we asked ourselves—those dresses sent gloating messages to the poor clothes left back home?

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Matter: Hot Heads: Why Mammals Need R.E.M. Sleep

Sleeping fur seals toggle between two brain patterns: one while at sea, the other on land. Researchers suggest that R.E.M. sleep serves to warm the brain.

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Steak Diane: So Retro, So Right Now

Fabulous, flambéed Steak Diane was the height of midcentury Manhattan chic. Get past the nostalgia and the mystique, and you have a one-pan dish that’s simply delicious.

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Tonsillectomy Risks May Outweigh Benefits

Watchful waiting may be a good strategy when the condition is not too severe.

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Luxury Real Estate Comes to Urban Chinatowns

High-end developments are appearing, attracting new residents as well as concerns about the displacement of the existing working-class.

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Voices: Death by Tuna Sandwich?

My heart does some crazy things. It stops beating when I eat.

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Has Supreme Replaced Ralph Lauren?

On Monday, the Council of Fashion Designers of America named streetwear brand Supreme the year’s best menswear designer. What does its win say about American style?

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Congrats on the New College Job. What Will You Do With All Those Orange Ties?

School leaders change wardrobes when they move on; maroon cowboy boots, purple jewelry

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Kate Spade’s Suicide Prompts Self-Disclosure and an Outpouring of Empathy

Several readers responded to the news of Kate Spade’s death on Tuesday by talking about their experiences with suicidal depression and the loss of friends and relatives.

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Travel Tips: 4 Simple Tips to Stay Healthy on Your Next Trip

Sticking to a healthy lifestyle on your next trip is the best way to stay healthy no matter where you go, but these four tips can also help.

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When the Neurologist Really Knows How Patients Feel

I can’t undo the damage of a stroke I had as an infant, but I can try to help other patients face similar diagnoses.

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More Americans screened over mystery health issues in China

A U.S. medical team is screening more Americans in a southern Chinese city as the State Department confirmed evacuating a number of government workers who experienced health issues like those that have hurt U.S. personnel in Cuba

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A Guide to Father's Day Gifts to Make Him 'Ahhh' With Relaxation

This year, Dad deserves a proper break. From springy foam clogs to the ultimate design-conscious recliners, we’ve got the ideal presents to spoil him

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Spotify Disputes Point to the Power of the Playlist

The furor over Spotify’s move to remove some musicians from its playlists, and its reversal, reflects a reality of the music business: Playlists are the new radio.

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Jeremy Renner's Favorite Tools for Making Music and Flipping Homes

Whether fixing up million-dollar properties or motoring alongside his daughter in her matching mini-Tesla, the Hollywood tough guy enjoys the good life—especially his leaf blower.

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A Seafood Hater Chases Fish in Maine

Writer Porter Fox tries to toughen up on the first leg of his journey across America’s northern border.

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Trump to sign bill expanding private care for veterans

President Donald Trump will soon be signing a bill that would expand private care for veterans as an alternative to the troubled Veterans Affairs health system

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Family Battling a Rare Disease Sees Roadblocks Despite 'Right to Try' Law

Parents racing to treat their ailing toddler find a drug company still has final say over who gets to try experimental treatments sooner.

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Kate Spade's tragic death shines a light on suicide: Signs and resources

Spade, 55, was found dead inside her New York City apartment.

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San Francisco Voters Uphold Ban on Flavored Vaping Products

The measure is considered the strictest in the nation. Voters backed it despite an expensive advertising campaign funded by a big tobacco company.

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WATCH: Non-drinkers, heavy drinkers miss more work: Study

The European study of more than 47,500 looked at missed work days and drinking.

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WATCH: Non-drinkers, heavy drinkers miss more work: Study

The European study of more than 47,500 looked at missed work days and drinking.

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Last Rites for a Boeing 747

The jumbo jets dubbed Queen of the Skies are being phased out, cut up for spare parts and recycling.

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WATCH: How collagen and adaptogens can help your skin

Dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe breaks down what to know about the wellness trend of consuming collagen and adaptogens.

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WATCH: How collagen and adaptogens can help your skin

Dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe breaks down what to know about the wellness trend of consuming collagen and adaptogens.

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WATCH: Suicide warning signs to look for in loved ones

In the wake of the apparent suicide of fashion designer Kate Spade, Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses depression and suicide warning signs to look out for in loved ones.

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WATCH: Suicide warning signs to look for in loved ones

In the wake of the apparent suicide of fashion designer Kate Spade, Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses depression and suicide warning signs to look out for in loved ones.

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Phys Ed: Weight Training May Help to Ease or Prevent Depression

Benefits essentially were the same whether people went to the gym twice a week or five times a week.

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A Watch Industry Grows in Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s intriguing new artisanal watchmakers are offering solid designs for far less than their Swiss counterparts.

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Detroit-area couple in court over control of frozen embryos

A Detroit-area woman seeking custody of as many as 10 frozen embryos is asking a judge to appoint a guardian over them while she clashes with her former partner over control

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An Insider's Guide to Summertime Aspen

Don’t typecast this Colorado resort town. It’s just as scenic and diverting in the summer as it is during ski season. Here, experts share their favorite taverns, hotels, hot springs, hiking trails and more.

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How Apple plans to help you spend less time on your phone

The new features are part of Apple's iOS 12 software update.

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UK says it won't impose abortion reform on Northern Ireland

A British government minister says she wants reform of Northern Ireland's restrictive abortion laws, but won't impose change from London

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UK gov't backs expansion of London's Heathrow Airport

The British Cabinet is expected to approve the construction of a third runway at Heathrow Airport, and to put the long-running issue up for a parliamentary vote.

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Serena Williams Can Rock a Bodysuit. Can You?

The skintight outfit made headlines at the French Open. Now the apparel industry is watching for signs of a one-piece trend.

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Do You Have the Right Stuff to Be a Stool Donor?

Altruism, and a little financial incentive, can be motivating factors.

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A Historic Hot Rod Still Ready to Cruise

When Twanna Rogers saw this 1932 Ford, she knew she had to have it to drive it at her racing club in the California desert.

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WATCH: Woman who appeared on HGTV finds out she has cancer after viewer spots lump

Nicole McGuinness meets Dr. Eric Voigt, the eagle-eyed surgeon who spotted a lump on her throat when she appeared on an HGTV show, live on "GMA."

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WATCH: Woman who appeared on HGTV finds out she has cancer after viewer spots lump

Nicole McGuinness meets Dr. Eric Voigt, the eagle-eyed surgeon who spotted a lump on her throat when she appeared on an HGTV show, live on "GMA."

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Woman who appeared on HGTV finds out she has cancer from doctor watching show

"It's just a miracle, in my opinion, that he happened to see this on TV."

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Can’t Do the 7-Minute Workout? Neither Can I

Some of the exercises in the popular workout are too difficult for athletes of a certain age or body type. Here’s how to make it work for you.

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APNewsBreak: Long waits under VA's private health program

APNewsBreak: Program being expanded by the Trump administration to give veterans greater access to private doctors faulted for failing to provide care within 30 days as promised, faulty data and poor record-keeping cited

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The Ideal Subjects for a Salt Study? Maybe Prisoners.

Leading scientists propose to track salt’s effects on health by controlling how much is given to inmate volunteers.

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Licking cancer: US postal stamp helped fund key breast study

Countless breast cancer patients in the future will be spared millions of dollars of chemotherapy thanks in part to something that millions of Americans did that cost them just pennies: bought a postage stamp

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What To Do When Your Favorite Clothing Item Gets Discontinued

When a brand does away with your go-to jeans, jacket or shoes it can be a struggle to fill the hole in your closet. So what’s a savvy shopper to do?

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Critic’s Notebook: Cancer Haunts a Composer’s Life and Work

Michael Hersch’s latest piece, “I hope we get a chance to visit soon,” includes settings of emails he exchanged with a friend dying of the disease.

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'RBG' Holds Its Own at the Box Office

In its first month of release, ‘RBG,’ a film about Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, earned more than $7 million, an unusually strong box-office showing for a documentary.

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Dutch defense ministry apologizes for chromium-6 exposure

The Dutch government has apologized and agreed to compensate military personnel who contracted illnesses including cancer after working with paint containing the toxic element chromium-6

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Can Research on Astronauts Lead to a Good Night's Sleep on Earth?

The lights that NASA is testing on sleep-deprived astronauts in space may also help people on planet earth get more rest.

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Should You Keep a Secret?

A friend confides in you about a health crisis or a love affair. How do you decide whether to keep someone’s secret when there are good reasons to tell?

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WATCH: Women with the most common kind of breast cancer can skip chemotherapy: Study

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses the biggest takeaways from a groundbreaking new study that says most women with an early stage of breast cancer can safely skip chemo.

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WATCH: Women with the most common kind of breast cancer can skip chemotherapy: Study

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses the biggest takeaways from a groundbreaking new study that says most women with an early stage of breast cancer can safely skip chemo.

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Study finds rare advance for tough-to-beat pancreatic cancer

A new study found that patients with pancreatic cancer that hadn't spread lived substantially longer on a four-drug combo than on a standard chemotherapy drug.

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WATCH: Chemo may not be necessary for breast cancer patients: Study

A new study has found that 70 percent of early stage breast cancer patients may not need chemotherapy. ABC News' Maggie Rulli reports.

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WATCH: Chemo may not be necessary for breast cancer patients: Study

A new study has found that 70 percent of early stage breast cancer patients may not need chemotherapy. ABC News' Maggie Rulli reports.

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Global Health: Nipah Virus, Dangerous and Little Known, Spreads in India

The infection, an emerging threat, has killed virtually all of its victims so far in India.

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Personal Health: How to Increase Your Chances of Having a Long, Healthy Life

The big factors in life expectancy: whether people smoke, what and how much they eat, and whether they abuse alcohol or drugs.

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The New Health Care: Reagan, Deregulation and America’s Exceptional Rise in Health Care Costs

Some readers and experts have responded to a recent article by pointing out that the 1980s increase in U.S. health costs coincided with a broad push toward deregulation.

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Prices Keep Rising for Drugs Treating Painful Sex in Women

Pharmaceutical companies get away with marking up drugs used to improve women’s sex lives because there’s little public outcry over a topic that’s pretty much taboo.

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