Have You Met This Cow? He's Delicious.

Consumers are demanding to know more about their meat, but it’s a fine line between transparency and oversharing.

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MoviePass Plans to Raise Prices, Limit Access to Newest Films

A standard subscription plan for MoviePass will cost $14.95 a month, up from $9.95, within the next 30 days.

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The NBA's Billion-Dollar Bear Market

It became clear this summer that the league now has a curious economy: NBA salaries are reflections, more than ever before, of when players happened to be free agents.

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No Joke: A Museum About Comedy

The new National Comedy Center in Jamestown, N.Y. is a highly interactive museum that explores the history and craft of humor.

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'The Demon' Review: Obsession and Seduction

At Bard SummerScape, Anton Rubinstein’s 1871 fairy-tale opera is staged as an allegory about the suppression of female desire.

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Patricia Cohen, Who Tracked Mental Health of Children, Dies at 81

Ms. Cohen oversaw one of the longest-running studies of its kind, tracing the mental well-being of youngsters as they grew into adolescence.

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Chipotle reopens in Ohio after reports of illnesses

A Chipotle in Ohio has reopened as county health officials investigate reports of illnesses

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Alan Alda has Parkinson's disease. What is Parkinson's disease?

Actor Alan Alda revealed on Twitter that he suffers from Parkinson's disease.

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Pfizer 2Q profit surges, company sees drug rebates ending

Pfizer: Trump administration will try to eliminate drug price rebates to middlemen, helping patients, drugmakers

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NC's Blue Cross cutting 'Obamacare' prices despite changes

North Carolina's largest health insurer said it's cutting some individual premiums for the first time in over a quarter century, but the savings on subsidized "Obamacare" coverage would have been much larger if Washington had left the law alone

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The Future of Watches: 3-D Printed Cases and Robot Horologists

Though it might seem like an old-school industry, the world of watchmaking is beginning to embrace techy innovations that improve accuracy and reduce wear and tear.

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Alan Alda Reveals He Has Parkinson’s Disease

“I thought it’s probably only a matter of time before somebody does a story about this from a sad point of view; but that’s not where I am,” the M*A*S*H actor said.

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A New Life for Neil Gaiman's 'Sandman'

Thirty years after Neil Gaiman created ‘Sandman,’ his memorable series will be expanded into a new line of comics by others.

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A Paralyzed Veteran Gets Back on His Bike

A paraplegic U.S. Army veteran and a team of helpers spent nearly five months modifying a motorcycle to put him on the road in time for the Sturgis rally.

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Could soccer 'heading' lead to greater brain injury for women than men?

Researchers looked at whether heading had similar effects on men and women.

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Could soccer 'heading' lead to greater brain injury for women than men?

Researchers looked at whether heading had similar effects on men and women.

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WATCH: Alan Alda reveals he has Parkinson's disease

The acting legend shared his diagnosis in a candid Facebook post saying: "Coping with Parkinson's is a puzzle to be solved, and I enjoy puzzles."

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WATCH: Alan Alda reveals he has Parkinson's disease

The acting legend shared his diagnosis in a candid Facebook post saying: "Coping with Parkinson's is a puzzle to be solved, and I enjoy puzzles."

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WATCH: Why you shouldn't ignore sudden pain at night

"GMA" looks into what causes and how to cure sudden pain in your back, neck or shoulders that begins at bedtime. GMA/wellness

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WATCH: Why you shouldn't ignore sudden pain at night

"GMA" looks into what causes and how to cure sudden pain in your back, neck or shoulders that begins at bedtime. GMA/wellness

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WATCH: What parents should really do about kids who are picky eaters

A new study shows that picky toddlers who are pressure fed by their parents don't grow at healthier rates and don't stop their picky-eating behaviors.

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WATCH: What parents should really do about kids who are picky eaters

A new study shows that picky toddlers who are pressure fed by their parents don't grow at healthier rates and don't stop their picky-eating behaviors.

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What parents should really do about kids who are picky eaters: COLUMN

For many families, the dinner table can be a war zone.

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What parents should really do about kids who are picky eaters: COLUMN

For many families, the dinner table can be a war zone.

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Nonfiction: The Worst Drug Crisis in American History

Beth Macy’s “Dopesick” describes the opioid epidemic that is killing thousands every year.

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The top anti-aging foods to add to your diet now

What to skip and what to eat to make your hair, skin and nails strong.

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After Doctors Cut Their Opioids, Patients Turn to a Risky Treatment for Back Pain

The drive to reduce opioid use has led patients to clinics offering off-label painkiller injections. Pfizer asked the F.D.A. to ban the treatment years ago.

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When You Can't Stop Competing With Your Spouse

Couples are supposed to operate as a team, but sometimes they compete instead. It’s often a sign of envy, which can fester and create resentments.

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Why Major League Pitchers Are Avoiding the Strike Zone

Across the major leagues this season, pitchers are having unexpected success by throwing more pitches out of the strike zone—on purpose.

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'Tolkien: Maker of Middle-Earth' Review: Bringing a World to Life

An extensive exhibition of Tolkien’s life and work includes the fascinating art—from watercolors to maps—that he made to accompany his tales.

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After Eating at 99 of the World's Best Restaurants, a Gourmet Whiffs at 100

Paul Grinberg, party of one, has dined on alligator tendon, shark belly, ants, sperm sacks and brains at Michelin-starred restaurants world-wide in his quest to eat at 100 of the best. The last one has yet to seat him.

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Chinese leukemia patient livestreams to pay for treatment

Chinese leukemia patient livestreams to pay for treatment

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WATCH: Researchers working on possible depression blood test

A new study reveals a molecular deficiency in the blood of patients with major depressive disorder.

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Judge says US must seek consent to medicate immigrant kids

A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. government must seek consent before administering psychotropic drugs to immigrant children held at a Texas facility

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Vaginal Laser Treatments Can Cause Burns and Scarring, the F.D.A. Says

The agency told seven companies that sell lasers for cosmetic gynecology and related procedures to stop marketing them for unapproved uses.

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Global Health: Maybe You Were Thinking About Eating Raw Centipedes. Don’t.

Dried or powdered centipedes are used in Chinese traditional medicine. But uncooked specimens may contain a parasite that infects the brain, scientists report.

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In a Remote Convent, an Endangered Salamander Finds a Shot at Renewal

The achoques have nearly disappeared from Lake Pátzcuaro in Mexico. A colony in the care of Dominican nuns offers hope the species can be saved.

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Could a blood test lead to new treatments for depression?

A new study found a possible biomarker for depression.

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Forget Photo Shoots. Why GQ and Gucci are Betting on Culty Podcasts

In an increasingly post-print world, fashion brands and publications are finding new audiences through podcasting.

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After Tragedy, How Survivors Cope

Losing one family member is hard enough. How does anyone deal with multiple losses? After a duck boat accident killed nine members of one family, others who have weathered unimaginable grief share their experiences.

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27 in Colorado treated for carbon monoxide poisoning

Twenty-seven people have been treated for carbon monoxide poisoning at a weekend event in northern Colorado building after a generator used at a taco stand outside the venue leaked exhaust into the building

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Faulty Vaccine Scandal Fuels Rare Public Outburst in China

More than two dozen parents demonstrated outside a regulator’s office in Beijing after hundreds of thousands of children were put at risk of falling sick.

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The Man Behind Winnie the Pooh Speaks Up, Gently

Jim Cummings has spoken for more than 400 animated characters on such movies as “Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” “Aladdin” and “The Princess and the Frog.” For him, however, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger have proved to be the roles of a lifetime.

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The Checkup: When Medicines Affect a Child’s Mind and Behavior

What doctors and parents should discuss about medicating a child for A.D.H.D., anxiety or depression.

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The New Health Care: Shopping for Health Care Simply Doesn’t Work. So What Might?

It’s often too complicated. And even when it isn’t, almost no one does it.

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Personal Health: Recognizing Eating Disorders in Time to Help

Experts say an eating disorder should not be considered normal adolescent behavior, and they urge adults to try to stop the problem before it becomes entrenched.

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Study: 'Medicare for all' bill estimated at $32.6 trillion

Study: "Medicare for all" would cost $32.6 trillion over 10 years and require historic tax increases

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Check the Back Seat! Alerts Remind Drivers About Children

As the ‘hot-car’ death rate remains stubbornly high, new sensors and other reminders are in the works; Nissan will make its alert a standard feature, a step advocates have encouraged.

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'Truth and Beauty: The Pre-Raphaelites and the Old Masters' Review: Understanding a Complex Aesthetic

An exhibition at the Legion of Honor explores the contradictions and paradoxes of the pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood by presenting its works alongside older masterpieces.

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'Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood' Review: Turning Tricks in Tinseltown

Matt Tyrnauer’s documentary plays hedonism against anti-gay prejudice in Hollywood’s halcyon days.

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Rep John Lewis, civil rights icon, released from hospital

Spokeswoman: Civil rights icon and U.S. Rep. John Lewis released from hospital after brief stay for undisclosed reason

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Mother of Dead Woman Says Medics Told Her She Could Not Afford Ambulance

The mother questioned whether race placed a role in how her daughter was treated. Four emergency medical workers have been placed on paid leave and face a hearing this week.

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Death of Fiat Chrysler chief focuses spotlight on CEO health

The death of Fiat Chrysler's founding CEO Sergio Marchionne has rekindled a debate over what top executives should share with their companies about their personal lives

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A Pilot's Best Job Perk: His Bike Flies Free

Flying from city to city for JetBlue allows an avid mountain biker to explore new territory.

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Is There an Alternative Way to Prevent Bug Bites?

A doctor explains the myth of garlic and the gold standard in bug-bite prevention.

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first person: Please Stop Merchandising Mental Illness

There’s no way to make this pretty.

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Medicare Slashes Star Ratings for Staffing at 1 in 11 Nursing Homes

1,387 facilities got only one out of five stars for staffing because they failed to maintain the required nursing coverage or to provide data proving they did.

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The Latest: Newspapers consider appealing opioid data ruling

Two newspapers are considering appealing a judge's decision not to grant their requests for records on how prescription opioids were distributed

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Exploring Madagascar Is Now Easier Than Ever

The island’s astonishing diversity of cultures, landscapes and species has long attracted adventure seekers chasing a different type of experience.

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A Getaway to the 'Tuscany of America'

The Palouse—a scenic farm region on the Washington-Idaho border—is often compared to Tuscany, but with pie shops and ice-cream socials.

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Q&A: Hives in the City

Is urban honey tainted by pollution?

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2019 BMW X4: Why You Should Skip the Upgrades

Is a bigger, badder engine actually worth the extra price? What about driver’s assist and damper control? Dan Neil drives two versions of BMW’s latest X4 and considers the real costs of upselling.

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Should I Sanitize My Smartphone?

For all the grime that gets on our devices, the occasional wipe down might not be enough. These glowing gadgets give them a deeper clean.

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Everything you need to know about the McDonald's salad parasite outbreak

Nearly 300 people have been infected by a parasite in McDonald's salads.

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10 Decorators' Best and Worst Buys

Design professionals reveal the smartest décor purchases they’ve ever made (midcentury finds on Craigslist), and the most regrettable (a stinky ottoman). What you can learn from their admissions.

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This Peak-Summer Salad is All the Meal You Need

From chef Michael Gallina of Vicia in St. Louis, this recipe focuses on produce peaking at the market right now: cherries, peaches, tomatoes, cucumbers and more. Prosciutto and creamy burrata add a little luxury.

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Meet the Rebate, the New Villain of High Drug Prices

A growing chorus, including the Trump administration, is calling for a rethinking of after-the-fact drug discounts that some say contribute to rising prices.

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Judge: Opioid distribution data not for public consumption

A judge has ruled that data on where prescription opioids were distributed cannot be made public through Freedom of Information Act requests

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Get to Know the Artist Who Has Performed With Solange Knowles and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Fresh off the success of a debut album, ‘Aromanticism,’ the genre-defying Moses Sumney unleashes his new EP.

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Cellphones in classrooms contribute to failing grades: Study

A study takes a close look at the effect of electronics in the classroom.

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WATCH: What to know about the popular 'carnivory' diet

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses what to know before trying the trendy new diet that consists of only eating meat, live on "GMA."

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WATCH: What to know about the popular 'carnivory' diet

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses what to know before trying the trendy new diet that consists of only eating meat, live on "GMA."

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What to know about the trendy, meat-only 'carnivory' diet

ABC News' chief medical correspondent warns a meat-only diet could carry risks.

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WATCH: What parents should know about youth football and heat strokes

A mother whose son died from heat stroke is speaking about how to keep kids safe as football season begins and temperatures soar.

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Ask Well: Do Flip-Flops Protect Against Athlete’s Foot?

Public showers, locker rooms and swimming pools are breeding grounds for the fungi that cause athlete’s foot. Footwear can help prevent infections.

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WATCH: This bakery makes the cutest macaroon characters

Honey and Butter bakery in Irvine, California, has gone viral on Instagram for their creative cookie creations.

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AP-NORC Poll: Latinos health care communication woes

A new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds more than half of Hispanic adults have had a difficult time communicating with a health care provider because of a language or cultural barrier.

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AP-NORC Poll: Latinos health care communication woes

A new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds more than half of Hispanic adults have had a difficult time communicating with a health care provider because of a language or cultural barrier.

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AP-NORC Poll: Latinos health care communication woes

A new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds more than half of Hispanic adults have had a difficult time communicating with a health care provider because of a language or cultural barrier.

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WATCH: New drug shows possible promise for those with Alzheimer's

The drug reduced plaque in the brain, which causes the disease; some patients saw positive changes in as little as six months.

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Gender Letter: Getting Real About Periods, Breast-Feeding, Menopause and More

There’s a growing wave of women speaking openly and unabashedly about their health issues, amid concern about growing restrictions on reproductive rights.

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Nevada argues broad US effect of drugmaker execution delay

State officials and death penalty experts say a court-ordered delay of Nevada's first execution in 12 years could have a ripple effect in the other 30 U.S. states with capital punishment

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Dr. Kimishige Ishizaka, Who Found Allergy Link, Dies at 92

Working with his wife, he identified an antibody that, in allergic individuals, produces excess amounts of histamine, which makes them sneeze.

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AP-NORC Poll: Latinos see health care communication barriers

A new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds more than half of Hispanic adults have had a difficult time communicating with a health care provider because of a language or cultural barrier.

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Feed Your Head: Foods That Target Depression and Anxiety

Based on mounting research, doctors are prescribing nutrient-rich foods as a recipe for better mental health. With the help of high-profile chefs, they’re doing it deliciously, too.

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Wine Anxiety: How Do You Know a Bottle Is OK?

Buying wine can feel like a game of roulette. Will it be corked? Oxidized? Overpriced? Our wine columnist talks to pros and novices alike to investigate this and other top wine worries.

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Trilobites: Worker Ants: You Could Have Been Queens

Whether an ant becomes a worker or colony royalty may depend on insulin metabolism.

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Clean, Sober and $41,000 Deep in Out-of-Pocket Addiction Recovery Costs

People recovering from opioid addiction and their families discuss the financial and emotional costs of treatment.

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Man, 94, charged with shooting at assisted-living worker

A 94-year-old man accused of pulling a handgun from the pocket of his walker and firing at a New York assisted-living facility employee has been charged with attempted murder

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Gingham's New Chic: We're Not in Kansas Anymore

Although the homespun checked fabric is most often associated with Dorothy Gale and a bucolic past, designers are now using gingham in surprising high-end ways.

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UK relaxes health rules to allow cannabis-based medicines

Britain's Home office says doctors will be able to legally prescribe cannabis-based medicines, following criticism over the denial of treatment to severely epileptic children

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WATCH: Bayer to no longer sell permanent birth control implant Essure

The contraceptive, which has courted controversy for years, will no longer be sold or distributed by Bayer Pharmaceuticals at the end of this year.

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WATCH: Bayer to no longer sell permanent birth control implant Essure

The contraceptive, which has courted controversy for years, will no longer be sold or distributed by Bayer Pharmaceuticals at the end of this year.

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If we want better healthcare, we should try asking the patients: OPINION

A brand new report based on information from around the world found that asking the patient may be the key to improving healthcare as a whole.

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'Puzzle' Review: Less Than the Sum of Its Pieces

An unhappy wife discovers she’s a jigsaw prodigy in Marc Turtletaub’s film.

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The Most Ambitious Park in Russia

Grafting interactive culture onto wilder urban landscapes, Zaryadye Park in Moscow aspires to be the emblematic park of the 21st century.

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Kentucky drug overdose deaths jump 11.5 percent in 2017

Drug overdose deaths in Kentucky are increasing despite a drop in opioid prescriptions and heroin use

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Federal court hears appeal in Kentucky abortion case

A legal feud over stricter abortion laws in Kentucky has reached a federal appeals court over requiring doctors to perform ultrasounds and show fetal images to patients prior to abortions

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Trump's top Medicare official slams 'Medicare for All'

The Trump administration's Medicare chief is slamming "Medicare for All," the proposal from Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders for a national health care plan that would cover all Americans

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Hopes rise again for a drug to slow Alzheimer's disease

Hopes are rising again for a drug to alter the course of Alzheimer's disease after repeated failures.

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New Alzheimer’s Drug Shows Big Promise in Early Trial Results

The drug may be the first to successfully attack both the brain changes and the symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Further research will be needed to know if it’s truly effective.

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Too Old for a Tattoo? Not These CEOs

The new tattooed man is just as likely to get around by private jet as by Harley-Davidson. How to ink elegantly.

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Ultrasound jiggles open brain barrier, a step to better care

Scientists using sound waves to jiggle openings in a brain barrier that too often blocks medicine

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Trouble Sleeping? High-Tech Masks Can Help

These eye shades use light therapy to help reset your body clock so you can rest easy.

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Chris O'Dowd Reveals What's on His iPhone

The Irish actor, who stars in the film ‘Juliet, Naked,’ out this month, shares what’s on his phone.

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Demi Lovato may relapse again and that's part of drug addiction recovery

Demi Lovato is recovering in the hospital this morning surrounded by family and friends after a suspected drug overdose.

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Men Are Freaking Out About Their Sperm

A study suggests that sperm counts have been dropping for decades. Is this how the big dystopia begins? Probably not! Still, Silicon Valley is at hand to help men get their mojo back.

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Bought That Run-Down Old House? Time for an Extreme Makeover

New owners can face big challenges when updating homes that have had a single owner for decades.

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A Day in the Life of Chess Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana

After a 46-year drought, the United States finally has a player to rival Bobby Fischer.

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A Tech Test to Keep Seniors in Their Homes Longer

Sensors monitor daily activity, from taking pills to driving, in an effort to flag early signs of medical problems.

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'Boo'd Up' Becomes Summer's Sleeper Hit

“Boo’d Up,” Ella Mai’s tribute to falling in love, has spent the summer on Billboard’s Hot 100, an unusual feat considering it came out over a year ago.

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The Producer Refining Heavy Metal's Sound

Andy Sneap is making classic heavy-metal stalwarts like Judas Priest and Accept sound cool again.

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WATCH: How well do cool workout clothing keep you dry?

"GMA" tries out some workout gear that promises to keep you cool and dry even while you sweat it out in hot and humid conditions.

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Study: Lowering blood pressure helps prevent mental decline

A major study finds that lowering blood pressure more than usually recommended can cut the risk of mental decline that often leads to Alzheimer's disease

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Complaint filed over ketamine research without prior consent

Consumer rights advocates allege a Minneapolis health care provider ignored ethical practices and federal safeguards when it researched the effect of a powerful sedative on more than 100 participants without their prior consent

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WATCH: Demi Lovato hospitalized for a suspected overdose: Source

In the wake of reports that the singer has been hospitalized for an apparent overdose, Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses what this could mean for her health.

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WATCH: Demi Lovato hospitalized for a suspected overdose: Source

In the wake of reports that the singer has been hospitalized for an apparent overdose, Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses what this could mean for her health.

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WATCH: Mother leads new lawsuit saying Juul is addicting kids to nicotine

The trendy vape pen from Juul Labs is also now under investigation by the Massachusetts attorney general for allegedly failing to prevent minors from buying its products.

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Drug maker GSK invests in gene profiling services

Drug maker GlaxoSmithKline says second-quarter revenue totaled 7.3 billion pounds ($9.6 billion), a 4 percent increase at constant currency exchange rates, amid promising performances for vaccines and a new shingles treatment

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How Not to Let Your Phone Ruin Your Vacation

Strategies for traveling without letting your phone keep you from enjoying your trip.

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When Your ‘Regular Doctor’ Could Be Anyone

Just what duty, if any, exists for doctors to keep tabs on their sickest patients?

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V.A. Shuns Medical Marijuana, Leaving Vets to Improvise

Limited by federal law, the veterans’ health system can’t study the benefits of cannabis or prescribe it to patients. Nearly a million veterans may be using it anyway.

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Phys Ed: Exercise Makes the Aging Heart More Youthful

For lifelong heart health, start exercising early in life and keep exercising often. But even if you have neglected to exercise and are now middle-aged, it is not too late.

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15 detained in China rabies vaccine scandal

Chinese state media report a total of 15 people have been detained so far in a growing scandal over the faking of records by a rabies vaccine maker

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'3D: Double Vision' Review: A Multidimensional Show Feels Flat

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s exhibition of 3-D technology and objects makes one wish the visual trickery seemed more vital.

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Bayer to no longer sell permanent birth control implant Essure

The pharma company said the decision was based on poor sales, not health risks.

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Trump Administration, in Reversal, Will Resume Risk Payments to Health Insurers

The administration said it would restore the program to avoid causing chaos for consumers should health plans become insolvent or withdraw from the market.

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Trump administration to resume 'Obamacare' insurer payments

The Trump administration says it will resume payments to insurers under the Affordable Care Act that it had recently frozen

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WATCH: 4 kind of Goldfish crackers recalled due to possible salmonella risk

The company said the recalled products should be thrown away or returned to the store for a refund.

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Possible Link Between Grain-Free Dog Food and Heart Disease, FDA Says

The number of dogs on the popular diets who have developed enlarged hearts is small but concerning. Researchers are beginning to investigate causes.

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House votes to repeal Obama-era tax on some medical devices

House votes to repeal Obama-era tax on some medical devices

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Cauliflower, Kale and Carrots May Lower Breast Cancer Risk

Eating lots of fruits and vegetables was tied to a lower risk of breast cancer, especially the most aggressive kinds.

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The 4 Most Innovative Restaurants in Lyon, France's Gastronomic Capital

A new generation of young chefs is turning Lyon, France’s tradition-bound second city, into a destination for creative cooking. Here’s where to start your gluttony tour.

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'Mission: Impossible' Star Simon Pegg's Favorite Tech Toys

Between playing with his gadgets and popping up in summer blockbusters, this Gloucester boy is recreating his 1970s childhood at home and on film

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Global Health: Ebola Outbreak in Congo Has Ended, W.H.O. Says

The outbreak, the first in which a new vaccine was quickly rolled out, was extinguished in less than three months, with 33 deaths.

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WATCH: What is hand, foot and mouth disease?

The common illness is caused by several different types of viruses.

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WATCH: What is hand, foot and mouth disease?

The common illness is caused by several different types of viruses.

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In Maine, Thousands Were to Start Receiving Medicaid This Month. They’re Not.

Though voters approved a binding resolution last fall to expand the program, Governor LePage has refused to do it, saying he’d rather go to jail.

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Glenn Close Shares a Few of Her Favorite Things

The star of ‘The Wife,’ a film out in August, shares her most prized possessions.

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How the Fleece Vest Became the New Corporate Uniform

A focus of a snarky Instagram account, the uninspired grey fleece vest is an inescapable presence in cubicles around the country. So how did this ho-hum uniform overtake the suit as the corporate outfit of choice?

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How Instagram Became the Art World's Obsession

Over the past eight years, the platform has become an indispensable, all-purpose tool for everything art related.

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When Airline CEOs Try the Cheap Seats

The leaders of Delta and American defend the tightest sections of their planes while sitting in them.

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Which Airports Are Best---And Why? We Want to Hear From WSJ Readers

Readers of The Wall Street Journal are seasoned air travelers. What better source could there be to identify the best airports?

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FDA approves new pill to reduce pain from endometriosis

US regulators approve new treatment for reducing pain from endometriosis, a common condition that can cause infertility

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Congo's health ministry confirms end of Ebola outbreak

Congo's health ministry confirms the end of the country's latest Ebola outbreak

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Study finds new dads may suffer from depression almost as much as new moms

Depression in fathers can have negative effects on a child's development.

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A 1929 Ford Model AA Truck for the Generations

In 1964, a teenager paid $25 for a 1929 truck, never knowing that one day he would drive it with his future wife, their seven children and 15 grandchildren.

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WATCH: New study calls on doctors to screen for depression in new dads

While many healthcare providers screen for depression in new moms, a new study says identifying and treating depression in fathers should be just as important.

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WATCH: New study calls on doctors to screen for depression in new dads

While many healthcare providers screen for depression in new moms, a new study says identifying and treating depression in fathers should be just as important.

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WATCH: Olympic swimmer suspended after Instagram post

Ryan Lochte was banned from competitive swimming until 2019 for violating a U.S. anti-doping agency rule after posting a picture of himself receiving a prohibited IV vitamin infusion.

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3 new Guinea worm cases found in setback for South Sudan

3 new Guinea worm cases found in South Sudan, a setback after closing in on eradication

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10 moves to get a body like Britney Spears

If you want a Britney body, you'd better work!

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WATCH: 10 moves to get a body like Britney Spears

If you want a Britney body, you better work!

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AIDS drugs show more promise for preventing new infections

New research shows more promise for using AIDS treatment drugs as a prevention tool

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When We Eat, or Don’t Eat, May Be Critical for Health

A growing body of research suggests that our bodies function optimally when we align our eating patterns with our circadian rhythms.

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Christie's Sales Soar in Strong Art Market

Bolstered by a robust U.S. economy and newly wealthy overseas buyers, Christie’s sold $4 billion of art during the first half of 2018, a new six-month high mark for the London-based auction company.

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Remembering Jonathan Gold, Los Angeles Food Critic

This weekend the world lost one of its most celebrated food critics and hungriest minds to pancreatic cancer. Here, a fellow Angeleno and frequent contributor to The Wall Street Journal pays tribute.

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'Donald Judd: Specific Furniture' Review: Designs With Purpose

Best known for his no-frills steel sculptures, Donald Judd was also a striking furniture designer who reinvented forms by getting close to their essence.

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What is hand, foot and mouth disease?

Recently New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard was placed on the disabled list because he contracted hand-foot-and-mouth disease.

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Global Health: For the First Time, a Female Ebola Survivor Infects Others

A Liberian woman recovered after tending her dying brother, but infected her family a year later. Being pregnant may have reignited the virus in her.

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Woman likely spread Ebola to family a year later

A Liberian woman who probably caught Ebola in 2014 may have infected three members of her family a year after she first fell sick

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The Latest: Wilkie confirmed as Veterans Affairs secretary

The Senate has confirmed Pentagon official Robert Wilkie to be secretary of Veterans Affairs

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More sue USC over handling of sex harassment allegations

More than 50 former and current students of the University of Southern California say in a new lawsuit that the school mishandled complaints that a longtime gynecologist engaged in inappropriate behavior during pelvic exams

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Melania Trump to visit children's hospital in Tennessee

Melania Trump will receive a briefing on neonatal abstinence syndrome when she visits a Tennessee children's hospital this week

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Alternative Cancer Treatments May Be Bad for Your Health

People who used herbs, acupuncture and other complementary treatments tended to die earlier than those who didn’t.

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WATCH: 'GMA' Hot List: Food additives pose health risks for kids: Report

Plus, meet the South Carolina dentist whose "In My Feelings" challenge video went viral.

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Our National Parks: Breathtaking and Polluted

Ozone levels in Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Glacier and 29 other parks differed little from those in the country’s 20 largest metropolitan areas.

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Robert Blizzard, Who Gave Children Hormones to Grow, Dies at 94

A pediatric pioneer, he liked to say he had added 11 miles to the height of the U.S. population. But growth hormones were later banned and replaced.

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Ritz Cracker Products Recalled After Potential Salmonella Risk Identified

The snacks’ manufacturer said that there had been no related reports of illnesses as of Monday afternoon, and that the recall was a precaution.

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WATCH: Is your sunscreen expired? Here's what you need to know

GMA Investigates found 68 bottles of expired sunscreen in 17 stores across the country.

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WATCH: Is your sunscreen expired? Here's what you need to know

GMA Investigates found 68 bottles of expired sunscreen in 17 stores across the country.

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Nonfiction: A History of Everything, Served in a Cold Glass of Milk

Mark Kurlansky’s latest history, “Milk!,” ranges wide, from breast-feeding to crème vichyssoise glacée.

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Nonfiction: How Sweet It Is. And How Malignant.

James Walvin’s “Sugar: The World Corrupted: From Slavery to Obesity” describes the problems with an all-too-familiar commodity.

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For Scientists Racing to Cure Alzheimer’s, the Math Is Getting Ugly

To find 25,000 participants to enroll in all the approved trials, researchers would have to begin by approaching more than 37 million people with early memory loss.

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Health care industry branches into fresh meals, other help

Health care is shifting in a fundamental way for millions of Americans as more insurers branch out beyond medical coverage

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Designers Hope 'Drops' Make You Shop

Following a streetwear trend, some mainstream labels plan more frequent deliveries of new merchandise—but in limited quantities—to spur shoppers’ fear of missing out.

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You Could Be Too Much of a Team Player

Offices demand collaboration like never before. But if you don’t set some limits, you could start falling behind, hurting your company and hating your job.

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WATCH: Are the chemicals in food coloring bad for children?

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses what parents should know about a new study from the American Academy of Pediatrics that warns against certain food additives.

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WATCH: Are the chemicals in food coloring bad for children?

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses what parents should know about a new study from the American Academy of Pediatrics that warns against certain food additives.

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A Fear of Lawsuits Really Does Seem to Result in Extra Medical Tests

Doctors are known for complaining about how the malpractice system adds costs. But it has been hard to prove, until now.

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Personal Health: How to Minimize Pancreatic Cancer Risk

Obesity, Type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, all of which have risen to epidemic levels in recent years, are linked to pancreatic cancer.

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The Checkup: As Easy as Riding a Bike

Your brain performs complicated engineering feats to allow you to balance on a bicycle. To thank it, wear your helmet, and make sure your kids wear theirs.

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In China, Vaccine Scandal Infuriates Parents and Tests Government

A scandal over faulty rabies vaccines rekindled fears that corruption and abuse in the nation’s vast pharmaceutical industry were placing ordinary people at risk.

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Senate set to confirm Wilkie for Veterans Affairs secretary

After months of tumult, Pentagon official Robert Wilkie is expected to become secretary of Veterans Affairs when the Senate votes Monday to confirm him

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Chemicals in Food May Harm Children, Pediatricians’ Group Says

Eat more fruits and vegetables, don’t put plastic containers in the microwave or dishwasher and check recycling codes to reduce exposure to chemicals.

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Chinese premier orders investigation of vaccine makers

China's No. 2 leader has ordered an investigation of its vaccine industry after violations by a maker of rabies vaccine for people prompted a public outcry

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This Museum Takes Jokes Seriously

The National Comedy Center opening next month in Jamestown, N.Y.—birthplace of Lucille Ball—looks at what makes us laugh, from vaudeville to podcasts.

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Grown-Ups Fight for Children's Right to Sell Lukewarm Lemonade

After little lemonade stand vendors are shut down, a movement springs up to protect them. Letting children ‘experience a free market and the joys of entrepreneurship before they feel the crushing weight of the government.’

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At Comic-Con, 'Aquaman' and Others Score With Super Fans

The annual convention, drawing 130,000 people and a universe of costumes, puts a spotlight on coming films and TV shows

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More than senior moments: better dementia detection is urged

There's new guidance to help family doctors do a better job of diagnosing mental decline and dementia

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WATCH: Study shows pregnant women have increased risk for heart attack

Underlying physiological changes may unmask risk factors that can lead to cardiac arrest.

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It’s Not Just the Tampon Tax: Why Periods Are Political

More people than ever are discussing periods in public, including a push for “menstrual equity” and an end to tampon taxes. We explain.

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UK faces calls to liberalize Northern Ireland abortion laws

The British government is facing rising calls to liberalize abortion laws in Northern Ireland

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'Miles to go' in fight against HIV, UN report warns

Fifty countries report the rate of new infections is on the rise.

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Transgender Woman Says CVS Pharmacist Refused to Fill Hormone Prescription

An Arizona woman said a pharmacist denied the prescription in April. The pharmacist is no longer employed by the company, a CVS spokesman said.

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Simpler, one-dose treatment to prevent malaria relapse OK'd

U.S. regulators approve a simpler, one-dose treatment to prevent relapses of malaria

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WATCH: What these parents want you to know about caring for a child diagnosed with PANDAS

Brian and Natalie Barnes' son Parker was diagnosed with the psychiatric and neurological condition called PANDAS and say they are still searching to find him treatment for a full recovery.

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WATCH: Doctor explains PANDAS: How the psychological, neurological condition impacts brain

Dr. Susan Swedo of the National Institute of Mental Health first identified PANDAS as a behavior disorder in children 20 years ago

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Fukushima’s Nuclear Imprint Is Found in California Wine (Drinkers, Don’t Panic)

A French research team says it has stumbled on the Japanese disaster’s signature in California wine, but the radioactive levels are too low to be dangerous.

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Trilobites: You Should Actually Send That Thank You Note You’ve Been Meaning to Write

New research showed the recipients of an emailed expression of gratitude felt much more “ecstatic” than writers expected.

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Memo From the Boss: You’re a Vegetarian Now

By banning meat and forbidding employees from expensing a hamburger, WeWork is trying to save the planet and raise the consciousness of its work force.

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90 people in 26 states infected with Salmonella: CDC

The CDC has tips on its website to avoid Salmonella infections.

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What life is like when your child is diagnosed with PANDAS

"His abrupt transformation is a classic presentation of this hideous disease," Brian Barnes wrote about his son Parker.

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The New Old Age: Got Medicare Advantage? Prepare for New Perks — and New Questions.

Medicare Advantage plans will be allowed to cover adult day care, home modifications and other new benefits. But they may not be available to all enrollees every year.

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Bayer to stop sales of birth control device tied to injuries

The maker of a permanent birth control implant said Friday it will stop selling the device in the U.S. at the end of the year

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Bayer Will Stop Selling Essure Birth Control Implants

Thousands of women have complained that the device has caused injuries, including perforation of the uterus.

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Got Leftover Rice? Make This Delicious Dish

There’s ordinary fried rice and then there’s this bacon-fried, produce-packed, recipe from Vicia in St. Louis.

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If American Painter Edward Hopper Were a Florist

Floral designer Lindsey Taylor captures the high-contrast sun and shadow in the American realist painter’s “The Lighthouse at Two Lights,” (1929).

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WATCH: Bystander rescues baby from hot car

Jessica Kaiser saw what she realized was a real baby in the backseat of a car in Volusia County, Florida, and called 911.

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WATCH: What to know about heat stroke

In the wake of recent news that a teen died from heat exhaustion, Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses what to watch for as temperatures continue to soar across the country.

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WATCH: Girl says she was afraid she was allergic to food and her own saliva

Since being treated by Dr. Elizabeth Latimer, Kathryn Ulicki says she feels "a lot better today, like, emotionally and physically."

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WATCH: What to know about heat stroke

In the wake of recent news that a teen died from heat exhaustion, Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses what to watch for as temperatures continue to soar across the country.

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10-year-old Somali girl dies after female genital mutilation

10-year-old Somali girl bleeds to death after female genital mutilation, activist says

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Singapore: Hack of 1.5M patients' records targeted PM Lee

A cyberattack on Singapore's public health system breached records on 1.5 million people and targeted the prime minister, a two-time cancer survivor

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Sexual harassment panel being set up at embattled UNAIDS

An independent panel of experts on sexual harassment is being set up at UNAIDS, the Geneva-based agency overseeing the fight against HIV/AIDS, after calls for the organization's head to resign over his handling of harassment allegations

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High-protein diets are trendy, but how much protein do you really need?

Joey Thurman, a Chicago-based trainer, shares his picks for protein sources.

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Ask Well: Does Fidgeting Counter the Harmful Effects of Sitting?

Any movement, no matter how slight, counts as physical activity and can be good for your health.

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WATCH: High-protein diets are trendy, but how much protein do you really need?

Protein-rich foods are displayed on a counter.

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WATCH: High-protein diets are trendy, but how much protein do you really need?

Protein-rich foods are displayed on a counter.

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'Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again' Review: A Pop Sequel With Pep

The ABBA hits, extravagant settings and high-energy performances tell a family story with feeling.

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'Mary Page Marlowe' Review: Everywoman in Ohio

Tracy Letts’s play about an accountant in the Midwest reveals the extraordinary nature of average people.

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Merck to Lower Prices on Some Drugs, but Not its Blockbusters

The drugs singled out for discounts include the flagging hepatitis C treatment Zepatier and six drugs that have lost their patent protection.

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Reversal: Kentucky restoring Medicaid benefits for thousands

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin's administration says it is reinstating dental and vision care for hundreds of thousands of Medicaid recipients who had their benefits cut recently

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WATCH: EPA inspector general's office releases findings on Flint water crisis

Katie Butler, director of water evaluations for the EPA inspector general's office, discusses the findings of the office's report on the government response to the Flint water crisis.

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Do fertility treatments bring higher risk of invasive breast or uterine cancer?

“What we were really interested in is for the ladies -- did they have long-term downstream effects in terms of risks of cancers?” said Alastair Sutcliffe.

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Parents desperate to help children they believe have rare, controversial disorder

PANDAS stands for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections.

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WATCH: Parents record 11-year-old son's battle with rage, depression, anxiety and seizures

One doctor told Parker Barnes' parents that his change in behavior may be caused by something called PANDAS.

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The health risks of eating shellfish

Vibrio infections often begin when people eat raw or undercooked seafood.

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The health risks of eating shellfish

Vibrio infections often begin when people eat raw or undercooked seafood.

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Prioritizing mental health will decrease medical healthcare costs: OPINION

Talking about mental health needs to become a priority, or it will keep costing everyone.

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Doctors and Health Workers Reflect on Rural America’s Limited Access to Care

Medical professionals and health care industry workers describe the hardships involved in trying to provide care in rural areas.

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The Hosts of YouTube's 'Good Mythical Morning' on Their Most-Beloved Gadgets

Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal, whose online variety show counts 14 million subscribers, talk about gear for better sleep, fresher wine and sonically superior Merle Haggard.

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Watchdog urges EPA to bolster oversight after Flint crisis

A federal watchdog is calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to strengthen its oversight of state drinking water systems in the wake of the lead crisis in Flint, Michigan

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EPA watchdog urges agency to strengthen oversight of state drinking water systems after lead crisis in Flint, Michigan

EPA watchdog urges agency to strengthen oversight of state drinking water systems after lead crisis in Flint, Michigan

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A Guide to Croatia's Island Hideouts

How to choose a hideaway among Croatia’s thousand-plus islands? We zero in on four options, from a rustic-chic farmhouse to the buzziest beach resort on the Dalmatain Coast.

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First Ever Review of the Tesla Model 3 Performance: A Thrilling, Modern Marvel

The Tesla brand has its share of haters, but none have yet driven the new Model 3 Performance—until now. Dan Neil takes a first turn behind the wheel of the dual-motor dynamo.

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Many options, few solutions after Nevada execution delays

Courts twice have blocked Nevada from carrying out its first execution in 12 years using a never-tried combination of drugs that it created after struggling to get lethal injection supplies

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How German Winemakers Are Quietly Conquering the World

They should. While German winemakers wait for their native varieties to catch on globally, they’re priming the export market with stellar expressions of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and other international superstars.

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The Ultimate Summer Shoe (It's Not a Sandal)

Revisit the humble moccasin, a stylishly simple slip-on shoe that won’t leave your toes exposed to sidewalk grime.

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Cooking the Perfect Steak in Curtis Stone's Outdoor Kitchen

In his home kitchen—the one outside—the chef and ‘Top Chef Masters’ host shares tips on go-to gear, cooking the perfect rib-eye steak and how to get your guests to do the work.

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Collectible Toy Values Are on the Rise---And It's Not Just Star Wars

As a kid, you could never get your grubby hands on all those toys. But now as the He-Man (or Woman) of the house, you have the power. How to begin? Matthew Kitchen playfully answers 10 burning questions about collectible playthings

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WATCH: Expired sunscreen alert

ABC News' Gio Benitez talks with a dermatologist who says expired sunscreen does not effectively protect skin in the sun.

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AP-NORC Poll: If DNA shows health risks, most want to know

AP-NORC Poll: Curiosity about ancestry is the main reason Americans seek DNA testing but many also want to know if they're at risk for disease

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Well : Parents Aren’t Good Judges of Their Kids’ Sugar Intake

Three-quarters of parents underestimated the total amount of sugar in common foods like juice, yogurt and pizza.

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Coffee shop serves hope to people recovering from addiction

A Pennsylvania town's newest coffee shop is offering people recovering from opioid addiction a fresh start, one steaming cup of java at a time

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WATCH: Train like a New York City police officer with this at-home workout

Members of the NYPD stopped by "GMA" to demonstrate how New York's finest stay in shape.

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Train like a New York City police officer with these at-home workout moves

Try these three workout moves that can be done anywhere.

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Is your sunscreen expired? Here’s what you need to know

Five out of the nine beach-going groups we talked to had at least one bottle of expired sunscreen.

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WATCH: Eat dinner earlier, dodge cancer?

While we often hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, now, new research suggests that the time we eat dinner can affect our cancer risk.

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WATCH: Eat dinner earlier, dodge cancer?

While we often hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, now, new research suggests that the time we eat dinner can affect our cancer risk.

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What Surfing With My Niece Taught Me About Life

Turns out that in surfing, as in life, fear of falling can lead to more falls.

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'Pioneers: First Women Filmmakers' Review: Highlighting a Forgotten History

A series in Brooklyn, N.Y., presents an array of digitally restored silent-era films to which women made major creative contributions.

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A 4-Day Workweek? A Test Run Shows a Surprising Result

A New Zealand firm reduced its workweek to 32 hours over four days, and found that workers were more productive during their time at work.

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Eat dinner earlier, dodge cancer?

While we often hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and, now, new research suggests that the time we eat dinner can affect our cancer risk.

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What is PANDAS, the disorder some say can cause extreme behavioral changes in kids?

Alexia was a normal 4-year-old when she suddenly became defiant and explosive.

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Philadelphia's tax on soda upheld by state Supreme Court

Pennsylvania's highest court is upholding Philadelphia's tax on soda and other sweetened drinks, rejecting a challenge by merchants and the beverage industry

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Take a Number: More Americans Are Dying of Cirrhosis and Liver Cancer

Death rates from both diseases have risen sharply, particularly among young adults over the last decade. A possible villain: the Great Recession.

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A third of US adults say they or someone they know has used fertility treatments

More than a million babies have been born with fertility treatmens, Pew research study found.

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Yes, Nurses Have ‘Physically Taxing’ Jobs. And a $20.8 Million Settlement.

New York City just admitted to discriminating against nurses by denying them early retirement benefits enjoyed by plumbers and exterminators.

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Your Haircut Is (Probably) Too Cheap

Certain CEOs won’t spend over $20 and contend that paying more is pointless. But, as barbershops evolve, spending a little extra can make a big difference. Inside the debate over the value of a man’s coiffure.

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US judge throws out suit over health subsidy cuts

A U.S. judge in San Francisco has thrown out a lawsuit over the Trump administration's decision to cut Affordable Care Act subsidies

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WATCH: World's 1st test-tube baby celebrates 40th birthday

Louise Joy Brown said she's proud to be the first baby born via IVF.

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WATCH: World's 1st test-tube baby celebrates 40th birthday

Louise Joy Brown said she's proud to be the first baby born via IVF.

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Attorney general: Oklahoma board went too far with pot rules

Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter says the state's Board of Health overstepped its authority with several of the emergency rules it adopted last week for medical marijuana

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Novartis Will Not Raise Drug Prices This Year, Joining Pfizer

The move comes as drug companies scramble to show they are responding to criticism about their rising prices, including from President Trump.

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Heart Failure May Be More Lethal in Women

Men tend to get heart failure more often than women do, but women are more likely to die from the disease.

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New law in Baltimore bars sodas from kids' menus

A new ordinance in Baltimore bars city restaurants from including sodas and other sugary drinks on kids' menus

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Exploring Madagascar is Now Easier Than Ever

The island’s astonishing diversity of cultures, landscapes and species has long attracted adventure seekers chasing a different type of experience.

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Do We Really Need to Watch TV in Nature?

Backyard technology is taking off—from weatherproof TVs to entire outside kitchens and speakers that look like rocks. Are we spoiling our outdoors by rigging it like the indoors?

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Antibiotics are overprescribed: Here’s why that’s not good, and what you need to know

New research suggests that doctors may be overprescribing antibiotics, both in urgent care and retail clinic settings and in more traditional medical spaces.

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Inside the Many, Many Homes of This Jewelry Billionaire

Entrepreneur Carolyn Rafaelian owns high-end properties that double as crashpads for her team at accessories brand Alex and Ani

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With TV, Books and Film, Chopin Is Having a Moment

A biopic and biography are in the works for the 19th-century pianist Frédéric Chopin, and his music can be heard on shows like “Westworld” and “Mozart in the Jungle.”

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The Most Important Factors for a Comfortable Flight

The little choices airlines make designing their seats can make a huge difference in your journey.

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Baby Boomers Get 'More Selective' About Friends

Today’s 55-to-64-year-olds are less socially engaged than people the same age 20 years ago. Researchers want to know why.

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WATCH: How to work out like a New York City firefighter

Captain Thomas Tanzosh from the FDNY shares a simple circuit routine you can do at home to train like New York's bravest.

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Train like a firefighter with this workout routine at home

Captain Thomas Tanzosh of the FDNY stopped by "GMA" to demo how they workout.

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Phys Ed: To Stretch or Not to Stretch? Athletes Put It to the Test

The answer could depend on how we feel about stretching and what kind of exercise — and stretching — we intend to do.

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Japan OKs 1st anti-smoking law seen as lax and partial

Japan has approved its first national legislation banning smoking inside of public facilities, but the measure excludes many restaurants and bars and is seen as toothless

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WATCH: How Van Leeuwen's ice cream empire is making vegan flavors cool

Van Leeuwen's "Planet Earth" sky blue ice cream has chunks of yummy matcha green Kettle Tea cake.

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Donating vacation time to new moms is a trendy co-worker baby shower gift

Instead of a new toy for the baby, some coworkers are giving new moms the gift of vacation time.

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The Lay of the Photographic Land

Two shows explore the changing nature of landscape photography since the 1970s.

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'Fiddler on The Roof' Review: A Richer, Deeper Interpretation

A thrilling new production in Yiddish, directed by Joel Grey, offers a fuller understanding of Jewish religious life.

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Destiny's Child singer Williams seeks mental health help

Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams says she's seeking help for the depression she has struggled with for years

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Trilobites: 3D Color X-rays Could Help Spot Deadly Disease Without Surgery

A new medical scanner, derived from technology used by particle physics researchers at CERN, “is like the upgrade from black-and-white film to color,” one of its developers said.

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Dr. Alan S. Rabson, Influential Cancer Researcher, Is Dead at 92

A longtime leader of the National Cancer Institute, he was known for his willingness to help anyone with a cancer diagnosis seeking advice or a referral.

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Planned Parenthood sues Idaho over abortion reporting law

Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands is suing the state of Idaho over new abortion reporting requirements

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Not-the-Same-Old Insider's Guide to Newport, R.I.

Secret spots in this fashionable seaport—including an overlooked colonial mansion, a shipyard for superyachts and the best new farm-to-table restaurant in town.

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An Aspirin a Day for Heart Health? It May Depend on Your Weight

The size of the dose and weight of the patient may have significant effects on outcome.

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WATCH: 103-year-old runner Ida Keeling tells her story

Keeling, a record-setting athlete, joins "The View" and is surprised with an honorary ESPY award.

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States: Workaround succeeding after cut in health subsidies

California and 17 other states that sued the Trump administration over its decision to cut off Affordable Care Act subsidies say a workaround has largely succeeded

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Mommy-and-Me Style: Cute or Creepy?

Celebrities like Kim Kardashian West and Beyoncé have made ‘twinning’ a tabloid trend, but some argue that the narcissistic strategy turns your child into a mere fashion accessory.

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Detroit Welcomes the First Hotel From Shinola

The homegrown luxury goods brand is revitalizing a downtown block with a 129-room hotel as the centerpiece of a communal retail space.

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Dems see Kavanaugh as Obamacare threat, but law likely safe

The heated debate over how Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh would vote on the Affordable Care Act might not matter. With five past defenders of the ACA still on the nation's highest court, the odds tilt in favor of the law being allowed to stand.

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Mom blames teen's death on packaging for peanut cookies

A South Florida mother says her 15-year-old daughter with a peanut allergy died after mistakenly eating a chewy Reese's Chips Ahoy cookie

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Sleep Tied to Teenagers’ All-Around Health

Adolescents who got enough sleep had a lower risk of metabolic problems.

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A Plan for Your Children Could Save Your Retirement

Steps you take when they’re young could launch them toward financial independence and get them out of the nest with no hurt feelings.

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A 1937 Cadillac Is Poised to Wow Pebble Beach

A 1937 Cadillac with a Swiss body, a 16-cylinder engine and an unforgettable profile will cap a two-year restoration by hitting the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

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FDA plans to ease OTC approvals for some prescription drugs

FDA wants to make it easier for some prescription drugs to be sold over the counter

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When Men Start To Dress Like Their Spouses

Some guys become fashion projects for their wives. Others share clothes with their husbands. How being in a relationship can warp--or improve--a man’s sense of style.

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An Idyllic Artists' Retreat that Invites Guests to Take in the View

With help from architect David Chipperfield, Antony Gormley and Vicken Parsons have transformed an 18th-century villa in Norfolk, England into an inspiring retreat for artists.

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WATCH: New study claims urgent-care clinics may over-prescribe antibiotics

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses a new study that says clinics prescribe antibiotics three times as often to patients who visit traditional doctors' offices.

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WATCH: New study claims urgent-care clinics may over-prescribe antibiotics

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses a new study that says clinics prescribe antibiotics three times as often to patients who visit traditional doctors' offices.

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How To Get Your Intuition Back (When It’s Hijacked By Life)

Suddenly at midlife, the gut instinct I had long relied on to make important life decisions left me. Here’s how I learned to get it back.

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Blood Pressure Medicine Is Recalled

The F.D.A. announced that batches of a widely used generic drug, valsartan, made in China, might be tainted with a probable cancer-causing ingredient.

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US health official reveals fentanyl almost killed his son

The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there's a personal reason for his focus on the opioid epidemic: His son almost died from taking fentanyl-laced cocaine

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Cognitive Test Trump Took May Have Been Undermined by Publicity, Doctors Warn

Articles about the test, known as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, or MoCA, listed some of its questions, potentially influencing future patients.

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Defendants Can Be Jailed for Relapsing During Drug Treatment, Court Rules

Many medical experts said that relapse is part of recovery and a symptom of disease, and shouldn’t be punished with jail. A court disagreed.

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Legal Marijuana Is So Close You Can Smell It in New Jersey. But It Could Be Awhile.

Legal pot was a central campaign promise for Gov. Philip D. Murphy, and dispensaries are getting ready. Meanwhile, the legislature is taking its time.

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Court: Drug users can be jailed for relapsing on probation

Massachusetts' highest court has upheld the authority of judges to order people with addiction to stay drug-free as a condition of probation

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Global Health: Now in Sight: Success Against an Infection That Blinds

Following a 20-year campaign, trachoma has been eliminated as a public health menace in at least seven poor countries.

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How Producer Jason Blum is Disrupting Hollywood

With ‘Paranormal Activity,’ ‘Get Out’ and now ‘BlacKkKlansman,’ out this summer, Blum aims to turn low-budget films into high-margin successes.

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'The Staircase,' New and Improved, Finds Its Audience

Netflix’s re-release of “The Staircase” signals the popularity of true-crime tales as well as old properties that streaming services can put back in front of audiences.

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Podcasts Hit the Books

Publishers are striking book deals with podcast creators, hoping to capitalize on the medium’s eclectic voices and passionate fans.

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WATCH: Slim down instantly with these summer fashion must-haves

Fashion guru Bahar Takhtehchian shares her pro tips on how to appear 10 pounds slimmer instantly by making a few sartorial changes.

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WeWork takes meat off the menu at company events

Office space sharing company WeWork says it will no longer serve red or white meat at company events and also won't allow employees to charge meat to the company

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WATCH: Everything you need to know to stay bug-free this summer

Dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe discusses all her expert tips on how to shop for and apply insect repellent on "GMA."

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Q&A: Dr. Whitney Bowe answers all of your questions about bug spray

Are the chemicals safe? Can I apply it to my face? Can I apply it to a wound?

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mind: Psychology Itself Is Under Scrutiny

Many famous studies of human behavior cannot be reproduced. Even so, they revealed aspects of our inner lives that feel true.

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The Checkup: Writing Prescriptions to Play Outdoors

Advantages for children include being physically active, spending time in nature and getting away from screens. And fun.

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Personal Health: When to Get Your Bone Density Tested

Updated guidelines can help women decide when to have bone density screening but may discourage men.

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For Some African-Americans, Genetic Testing Reopens Past Wounds

A legacy of unethical studies complicates calls for greater participation by African-Americans.

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Yao Ming Shoots for a Basketball Revolution

In China, audiences flock to the NBA; the ex-Houston Rockets star seeks to jump-start the homegrown pro league in his new role as head of the Chinese Basketball Association.

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France Wins the World Cup

France took the World Cup with a 4-2 victory over Croatia. After a final that combined moments of individual shine with jaw-dropping fortune, Les Bleus lifted the trophy for the second time in their history, 20 years after the first.

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'French Pastels: Treasures From the Vault' Review: Delicate and Delightful

Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts presents works by Degas, Millet and others, rarely shown due to the fragility of their powdered surfaces.

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William McBride, Who Warned About Thalidomide, Dies at 91

Proclaimed a hero, Dr. McBride was later embroiled in lengthy controversies over faulty research.

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WeWork takes meat off the menu at company events

Office space sharing company WeWork says it will no longer serve red or white meat at company events and also won't allow employees to charge meat to the company

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Serena Williams Beaten in Wimbledon Final

Serena Williams was upset by Angelique Kerber in the women’s championship match at Wimbledon, with the German winning 6-3, 6-3.

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2-year sentence for woman who faked cancer to raise $51,000

A woman who collected $51,000 in donations by claiming she was dying of cancer has been sentenced to 2 years in federal prison

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Nurses at Vermont hospital back at work after 2-day strike

Nurses seeking higher wages at Vermont's largest hospital are back on the job after a two-day strike

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In Town With Little Water, Coca-Cola Is Everywhere. So Is Diabetes.

Residents of one of Mexico’s rainiest regions often have no water to drink, so many hydrate with soda. The impact on public health has been devastating.

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Breast-Feeding or Formula? For Americans, It’s Complicated

A brief history of the debate in the U.S., from the rise of formula to the Trump administration opposing an international resolution encouraging breast-feeding.

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Despite detente, sanctions on North Korea fan TB epidemic

Despite post-summit detente, ongoing sanctions are keeping lifesaving medicines from North Korean tuberculosis patients and could fan a regional epidemic

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Despite detente, sanctions on North Korea fan TB epidemic

Despite post-summit detente, ongoing sanctions are keeping lifesaving medicines from North Korean tuberculosis patients and could fan a regional epidemic

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Girl with 3-D hand nearing goal of throwing out the first pitch at all 30 MLB parks

A little girl with a 3-D hand continues her first-pitch tour, throwing out the first ball at Fenway Park.

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WATCH: CDC issues urgent warning about salmonella in cereal brand

The agency said an outbreak in Kellogg's Honey Smacks had infected at least 100 people in 33 states.

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Drug to Treat Smallpox Approved by F.D.A., a Move Against Bioterrorism

Though the disease was eradicated decades ago, national security experts fear that stocks of the virus in labs could be released as a bioweapon.

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FDA OKs 1st drug to treat smallpox, in case of terror attack

US regulators approve 1st treatment for smallpox in case the long-gone disease is used in terror attack

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The Latest: 2 women protesting attorney general are arrested

Portland police say two people were arrested while protesting a visit by Attorney General Jeff Sessions

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Jefferson University offers medical marijuana grad programs

Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia will be offering graduate-level certificate program in medical marijuana

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My Cocktail's Smarter Than Yours: The Rise of Eggheady Drinking

At some of the world’s top bars, the drink menus read like dissertations—minus the boring parts—and the cocktails themselves are engaging on multiple levels.

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3 Dumb Device s We're Not Ready to Give Up

We asked three nerdy notables: What’s a piece of outdated tech you’re stubbornly hanging onto?

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Why Chefs Are Elevating Rice to Star Ingredient Status

Chefs around the country are making rice the star of the plate, using flavorful, high-quality grains from independent producers in the South.

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Five Stairways Go From Dull to Dramatic

Design pros detail how to easily make even unremarkable steps the kind that elicit a “your staircase is amazing!”

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McDonald’s Salads Linked to Intestinal Parasite Outbreak in Midwest

Iowa and Illinois have recorded more than 100 cases of cyclosporiasis, which causes nausea and fatigue. McDonald’s has stopped selling salads at about 3,000 locations.

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US Attorney General Jeff Sessions discusses opioid crisis

Attorney General Jeff Sessions put in a plug for President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee on Friday as he touted the role of law enforcement in reducing addiction and overdose deaths plaguing Maine and New England.

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US Attorney General Jeff Sessions discusses opioid crisis

Attorney General Jeff Sessions put in a plug for President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee on Friday as he touted the role of law enforcement in reducing addiction and overdose deaths plaguing Maine and New England.

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Oklahoma Medicaid approved for drug pricing experiment

Oklahoma's Medicaid program is the nation's first to be approved to experiment with a new way of paying for prescription drugs that supporters say could save taxpayer dollars and provide patients with the most effective drugs

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UK police confirm source of Novichok poisoning

British detectives investigating the poisoning of two people by the nerve agent Novichok in southern England say scientists have found the source of the deadly substance

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Report: Ex-Trump lawyer often in touch with drug firm execs

A report released by a group of Senate Democrats says President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer was in frequent contact with top officials of the pharmaceutical giant Novartis as part of the lawyer's $1.2 million consulting deal with the company.

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Conservative states balk at voter-approved medical marijuana

Officials in conservative states such as Oklahoma are balking at voter-approved efforts to legalize medical marijuana

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FDA warns of fake gov't warning letters sent to consumers

FDA warns of fake letters sent to consumers who tried to buy drugs online or by phone; may be part of a scam to get money

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WATCH: Under new guidelines, an additional 800K teens in the U.S. have high blood pressure

Dr. Jennifer Ashton tells you what you need to know about a new study that found 800,000 more teens could be classified as having high blood pressure.

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WATCH: Under new guidelines, an additional 800K teens in the U.S. have high blood pressure

Dr. Jennifer Ashton tells you what you need to know about a new study that found 800,000 more teens could be classified as having high blood pressure.

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Women Making Science Videos on YouTube Face Hostile Comments

After studying 23,005 comments left on videos about science and related topics, a researcher says, “I could see why people would not want to be on YouTube.”

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Ask Well: Is There Such a Thing as ‘Traveler’s Constipation’?

Traveler’s constipation is probably real. And the scientific evidence behind it is fascinating.

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'It keeps us safe': An NYC bathroom set up to stem overdoses

'It keeps us safe': An NYC bathroom set up to stem overdoses

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'It keeps us safe': An NYC bathroom set up to stem overdoses

'It keeps us safe': An NYC bathroom set up to stem overdoses

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Illinois, Iowa officials look into rise in parasitic illness

Health officials in Illinois and Iowa are investigating an increase in people becoming sick from a parasite that causes intestinal illness

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'Eighth Grade' Review: The Agonies and Glories of Growing Up

Bo Burnham’s shy heroine searches for her elusive self in the last week of middle school.

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Serena Williams Is Making Her Latest Comeback Look Easy

At Wimbledon, Serena Williams is one victory away from her 24th major, which would tie Margaret Court’s long-standing record.

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'The Pacific War in Color: The Enemy Underground' Review: War, Vividly Rendered

The latest installment in the Smithsonian Channel series tells the story of the costly battle for Saipan in June 1944.

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Did Flawed Data Lead Track Astray on Testosterone in Women?

A new challenge has emerged to the I.A.A.F. rules that could require some runners to undergo medical treatment to lower their hormone levels.

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'Do not eat this cereal': CDC links Honey Smacks, salmonella

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says apopular Kellogg's cereal has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has infected at least 100 people

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Oregon's medical marijuana program admits to problems

The agency overseeing Oregon's legal medical marijuana industry admits it has not effectively provided oversight of growers and others, creating opportunities for weed to be diverted into the highly profitable black market

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Medicare proposes to pay docs for analyzing texted photos

Medicare says it wants to pay doctors for analyzing texted images and for video chats with patients

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Multivitamins May Not Provide Heart Benefits

An analysis found no ties between multivitamins and the risk for cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease or stroke incidence or mortality.

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Ebola survivors suffer 'severe' neurological and psychiatric effects, new study finds

People who survive Ebola can suffer "severe" neurological and psychiatric problems long after they recover from the often deadly disease.

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What to know about the STD that could become the next superbug

Mycoplasma genitalium was first discovered in the early 1980s.

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Nurses at Vermont's largest medical center go on strike

About 1,800 unionized nurses at Vermont's largest hospital launched a two-day strike Thursday following unsuccessful contract negotiations

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The bacteria that left hundreds sick after it was found in well water

The common bacteria has strains that can cause serious gastrointestinal illness.

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