Jamie Hawkesworth's New Show Embraces Chance

The British photographer’s exhibition ‘A Blue Painted Fence’ opens December 1 in London

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Was Ringo Starr the Original Instagrammer?

The former Beatles drummer on how he invented the social-media trope of taking photos of your food and almost chased his country music dreams.

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WATCH: Two blood pressure medications pulled in heart-drug recall

Teva Pharmaceuticals voluntarily recalled two tablet combinations and advised patients to contact their doctors before stopping the pills.

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2 high blood pressure medications added to recall of heart drug

Patients were advised to continue the medication and reach out to their doctor.

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Matter: Yes, the Octopus Is Smart as Heck. But Why?

It has eight arms, three hearts — and a plan. Scientists aren’t sure how the cephalopods got to be so intelligent.

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Sanders Institute gathering a pep rally for liberal ideas

Supporters of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders were in Burlington Friday as part of a three-day pep rally for his liberal ideals that focused on many of the policy issues that defined the Vermont independent during his 2016 run for the presidency

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Move over, New Year's resolutions: Why you need a 'reverse bucket list'

Making a “Reverse Bucket List” is the gift of gratitude for yourself you need

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Understanding The Times: How a Times Court Decision Revolutionized Libel Law

In Times v. Sullivan, the Supreme Court ruled that public officials had to show not just that a story was inaccurate and hurt their reputation, but also that the publisher acted with “actual malice” — with reckless disregard for the truth.

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gender letter: South Korean Women Smash Makeup, and Patriarchy

The movement is called “Escape the Corset.” Plus: Jameela Jamil’s social media campaign against those weight loss teas and remembering Harvey Milk.

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UN: Polio remains global emergency, eradication at risk

The World Health Organization says the ongoing attempt to eradicate polio remains a global emergency amid an increase in cases for the first time in years and a worrying number of outbreaks sparked by the vaccine

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WATCH: Men might soon use this gel for birth control

The National Institutes of Health recently funded a study to see if a topical gel for men could prevent pregnancy, potentially giving couples who don't want children a new contraceptive option.

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US urged to send Ebola experts in as Congo outbreak worsens

Global health experts are urging the Trump administration to allow U.S. government health experts to return to northeastern Congo to help fight the second-largest Ebola outbreak in history

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WATCH: Younger school entry linked to ADHD diagnosis: Study

A newly published study found children who enter elementary school younger than their peers are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD, which may reflect over-diagnosis.

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Bloomberg announces $50 million to fight opioid epidemic

Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's charity has announced a $50 million donation to help fight the nation's opioid epidemic

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Democrats taking key leadership jobs have pocketed millions from pharma industry

Top House Republican also received more than $1M from drugmakers since 2007.

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Why New York Lags So Far Behind on Natural Childbirth

Texas has 70 free-standing birthing centers; New York has three. In the city, where Mount Sinai West’s birthing center will soon close, money is one big factor.

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Ask Well: What Are the Effects of Vitamin B12 Deficiency?

A deficiency of B12, if left untreated, can lead to irreversible neurological problems.

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Romania shuts hospital after babies diagnosed with superbug

Romanian health authorities temporarily close a maternity hospital in the capital after 13 babies born there were diagnosed with a drug-resistant bug

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Teen left in tears as her classmates reveal she's cancer-free

A girl recently received a big surprise from her peers as they revealed the overwhelming news that she had beat cancer.

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WATCH: Teen left in tears as her classmates reveal she's cancer free

Friends, family, teachers and classmates gathered at Raytown High School in Missouri, to reveal the news.

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Why Wine Lovers Flock to a Foggy Corner of Italy

Visitors to the Langhe in northwest Italy gladly brave unpredictable weather for access to the region’s extraordinary wines, many Michelin-starred restaurants and spectacular views (once the fog lifts).

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30-Minute Pasta With a Superlative Sausage Ragù

This quick-cooking recipe from San Francisco’s Che Fico produces a meaty, fennel-spiced sauce with slow-simmered flavor.

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Is the Future of the Sharing Economy Airbnbing Your Clothes?

The founders of a new clothing rental app, Tulerie, are betting women want to borrow designer clothing and accessories from strangers’ closets.

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Less Barf, More Bleach: How to Prevent Nasty Stomach Bugs This Winter

It can survive on surfaces for days, is tricky to kill, and is the source of most stomach bugs in America. It’s norovirus, and we’re headed into prime season. Here’s how to beat it.

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As Measles Surges, ‘Decades of Progress’ Are in Jeopardy

Health officials expressed alarm about a rebound in measles, once nearly eradicated in many regions. Reported cases surged by nearly a third worldwide.

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Obstructive sleep apnea linked to heart disease, especially in women

The study found OSA was associated with worse heart problems in women than men.

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New York hospitals to repay victims charged for rape kits

Six New York hospitals have agreed to repay sexual assault victims who were illegally charged as much as $3,000 for rape examinations that should've been billed to the state or their insurers

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Obstructive sleep apnea linked to heart disease, especially in women

The study found OSA was associated with worse heart problems in women than men.

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WATCH: Studies show women who snore pose greater cardiac risk

A common but dangerous sleep disorder, Obstructive Sleep Apnea causes an increased risk for left ventricular and, more rarely, right ventricular dysfunction in the heart.

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Repeat outbreaks pressure produce industry to step up safety

After repeated food poisoning outbreaks, the produce industry is scrambling to contain future contaminations

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Everything you need to know about Ebola

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is fighting its 10th outbreak of the Ebola virus. Here is a look at the causes, the symptoms and the history of the deadly disease.

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Dr. Gerald Berenson, 96, Dies; Traced Heart Disease to Childhood

He was the chief researcher of the marathon Bogalusa Heart Study, which found that reducing childhood risk factors could allay cardiac conditions in adults.

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Report: Number of uninsured kids spikes to 3.9M in US

The number of uninsured children in the United States has increased for the first time in nearly a decade

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Congo's Ebola outbreak now 2nd largest in history, WHO says

Congo's deadly Ebola outbreak is now 2nd largest in history, World Health Organization says

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Kevin Love to Discuss Mental Health and Sports Culture

Love will be interviewed by Juliet Macur, a Sports of The Times columnist, at Tufts University on Thursday night.

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WATCH: World AIDS Day: Through the years

Established in 1988, World AIDS Day raises awareness of the disease.

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NICU nurses donate $10K Mega Millions winnings to colleagues in need

The 126 nurses would have received around $50 each.

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Abortion foes seek Trump's help to offset midterm setback

Anti-abortion leaders seek help from Trump administration as they shift their strategies now that the U.S. House is controlled by Democrats who support abortion rights

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Pence: Trump to sign HIV/AIDS program legislation

Vice President Mike Pence says President Donald Trump will soon sign legislation reauthorizing a 15-year-old HIV/AIDS program that has helped millions in Africa

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Blacks Are Less Likely Than Whites to Get Treatment for Heart Disorder

African-Americans are less likely than whites to get the newest stroke-preventing medicines for atrial fibrillation, a new study found.

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Coal miners urge Congress extension of black lung funding

Former Appalachian coal miners and supporters are in Washington this week to urge lawmakers to extend a tax that funds benefits for miners sick with black lung disease

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Montana man convicted of rubbing hot sauce into kids' eyes

A Montana man has been convicted of assaults on minors for beating his girlfriend's sons with a belt and rubbing hot sauce in their eyes

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Jury convicts Las Vegas man in $1.5B investment scheme

A Las Vegas man has been convicted of fraud and money laundering charges in what federal prosecutors say was a $1.5 billion Ponzi scheme involving a purported investment company and medical collection business that operated in Nevada and Japan

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The Latest: Babies in withdrawal get attention in lawsuits

A panel of federal judges is asking questions about whether it would help babies born addicted to opioids to have lawsuits filed on their behalf separated from a larger group of cases over the prescription drugs

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4 doctors agree to pay $1.5M for Medicare lab fee kickbacks

A federal prosecutor says four physicians have agreed to pay more than $1.5 million to the government for their roles in a kickback scheme

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WATCH: US life expectancy drops for 3rd year in a row

The average U.S. life expectancy fell in 2017 as suicide and drug overdose rates continue to rise, according to three government reports released Thursday.

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WATCH: US life expectancy drops for 3rd year in a row

The average U.S. life expectancy fell in 2017 as suicide and drug overdose rates continue to rise, according to three government reports released Thursday.

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China Halts Work by Scientist Who Says He Edited Babies’ Genes

Officials said it appeared that He Jiankui’s work had broken Chinese law. Scores of scientists have called his conduct unethical.

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It Looked Like a Beer Belly. It Turned Out He Had a 77-Pound Tumor.

As his stomach grew and the rest of his body got thinner, Hector Hernandez knew something was wrong, but he never suspected it was cancer.

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Deborah Norville opens up about her remarkable 30-pound weight loss journey

The "Inside Edition" host speaks out about her private struggle with her weight.

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WATCH: Deborah Norville of 'Inside Edition' shares how she dropped 30 pounds

The news personality tells "GMA" about the incredible weight loss journey that she undertook after a decade of feeling bad about her body.

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WATCH: Deborah Norville of 'Inside Edition' shares how she dropped 30 pounds

The news personality tells "GMA" about the incredible weight loss journey that she undertook after a decade of feeling bad about her body.

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To Treat Eating Disorders, It Sometimes Takes Two

Romantic partners of someone with an eating disorder often want to help, but simply don’t know how.

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You Don’t Want French Fries With That

Fries are unhealthy but undeniably tasty, so if you do indulge, here is some expert advice.

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HIV cases in children dropping but still too slowly, UN says

HIV cases in children are projected to drop but still too slowly, UN agency says

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Opioid case has new complication: Babies born in withdrawal

A federal judicial panel is considering whether babies born in opioid withdrawal should have their lawsuits separated from hundreds of other cases against the drug industry

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Suicide, at 50-year peak, pushes down US life expectancy

Suicides and drug overdoses pushed up US deaths last year and pushed down life expectancy

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Opioid case has new complication: Babies born in withdrawal

A federal judicial panel is considering whether babies born in opioid withdrawal should have their lawsuits separated from hundreds of other cases against the drug industry

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2019 Corvette ZR1: The Last, and Best, of Its Kind

Chevy’s Corvette is being redesigned next year with a mid-engine configuration to keep up with its competition. That’s a pity, says Dan Neil. because this year’s front-engine ZR1 is the most dynamic ’Vette yet.

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Centuries Later, a Mantegna Masterpiece Is Made Whole

Two paintings by Andrea Mantegna will be reunited into a single masterpiece for the first time in centuries.

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Inside the Marriott-Starwood Loyalty Program Turbulence

What looked like a temporary glitch has stretched into months of confusion and frustration for some members of Marriott Rewards.

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To Discover an Up-and-Coming Neighborhood, Look for the Museum

Many homeowners are drawn to property near new museums and art districts whose cultural offerings boost real-estate values.

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A New Paradigm of Asian Cuisine Comes to Copenhagen

Chef Lisa Lov opens her first restaurant, Tigermom, in the city

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For Treating Severe Strokes, All Hospitals Aren't Equal

A revolutionary procedure called thrombectomy can treat severe strokes, but most hospitals in the U.S. don’t perform it.

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This male birth control comes as a gel and will be tested in a clinical trial

The gel is supposed to be rubbed daily into the back and shoulders.

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This male birth control comes as a gel and will be tested in a clinical trial

The gel is supposed to be rubbed daily into the back and shoulders.

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WATCH: Doctor behind first genetically modified babies: 'I feel proud'

The Chinese researcher said during a medical conference that there is another "potential pregnancy" involved in his clinical trials.

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Study Warns of Cascading Health Risks From the Changing Climate

Global warming is posing immediate health hazards around the world and in the United States, from kidney disease to dengue fever, two new studies say.

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Nancy Cappello, Breast Cancer Activist, Is Dead at 66

A survivor of the disease, she fought for fuller disclosure of mammogram results — something she did not get. She died from complications of her treatment.

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Professor says he's 'proud' of alleged genetically edited human embryos

Researcher He Jiankui says he's "proud" of his claim to have created the world's first genetically engineered human twins despite a chorus of criticism.

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Professor says he's 'proud' of alleged genetically edited human embryos

Researcher He Jiankui says he's "proud" of his claim to have created the world's first genetically engineered human twins despite a chorus of criticism.

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Professor says he's 'proud' of alleged genetically edited human embryos

Researcher He Jiankui says he's "proud" of his claim to have created the world's first genetically engineered human twins despite a chorus of criticism.

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California court tosses lawsuit challenging assisted suicide

A California appeals court has overturned a lower court ruling that found the state's assisted suicide law was unconstitutional

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California appeals court overturns lower court ruling that found state's assisted suicide law unconstitutional

California appeals court overturns lower court ruling that found state's assisted suicide law unconstitutional

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Online Cancer Information Is Often Unreliable

The greater the number of views and “likes” a YouTube video on prostate cancer received, the poorer the quality of the information provided tended to be.

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Doctors: Watching My Patient Die, Remotely

As more and more hospitals have adopted electronic medical records, their records have become linked and you can follow your patients, virtually, hundreds of miles away.

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WATCH: Check out MegaRed, an Omega-3 Supplement for whole body support

It's easy to forget about how vital heart, joints, brain and eye health are to supporting a healthy lifestyle, but we're here with MegaRed US, an Omega-3 Supplement for whole body support.

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Study: Italy's economic crisis has affected nutrition

A new study shows that Italy's long economic crisis is having an impact on nutritional health in the country once synonymous with the Mediterranean diet

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WATCH: Researcher in middle of gene controversy defends his work

The researcher, He Jiankui, says he's "proud" of his claim to have created the world's first genetically engineered human twins despite a chorus of criticism.

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South Africa's young rape survivors need counseling: MSF

South Africa's young rape survivors need counseling and often don't get it, MSF report says

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Travel Tips: Five Tips to Make Traveling With a Food Allergy Easier

Managing a food allergy is tricky when you travel, but these precautionary steps can help you explore culinary culture and stay healthy.

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Phys Ed: The Best Foods for Athletes

More fat? More carbs? How should we eat for peak athletic performance?

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Chinese Scientist Who Says He Edited Babies’ Genes Defends His Work

The scientist, He Jiankui, said at a conference on Wednesday that his actions were safe and ethical. Some of his colleagues seemed unconvinced.

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The Latest: Official says scientific self-regulation failed

A leader of a conference on gene editing says the work of a scientist who claims to have helped make gene-edited babies showed a failure of self-regulation among the scientific community

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The Latest: Official says scientific self-regulation failed

A leader of a conference on gene editing says the work of a scientist who claims to have helped make gene-edited babies showed a failure of self-regulation among the scientific community

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Hey, That's My Idea! When Your Boss Steals Your Work

Nothing frustrates employees more than a manager taking undue credit. Here’s how to navigate one of the trickiest elements of office politics.

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A Hot Wheels Fan Lives His Dream

Luis Rodriguez, who played with the toy cars as a child, builds a custom racer that the iconic brand will sell in a mini version next year

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Is It Healthy to Sleep With the Window Open?

A doctor explains the ideal conditions for restful sleep, and why many couples have “temperature fights” in bed.

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'Dior: From Paris to the World' Review: Timelessly Elegant, Yet Avant-Garde

An overview of the couture house that dominated the globe with its iconic silhouettes.

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Mick Jagger on the Beauty of the Short Concert Tour

The Rolling Stones sets out in April for just 13 shows, something its frontman prefers to “these very long, arduous, never-ending tours where you can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel.”

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US doctor warns against backlash to gene-edited baby claim

A prominent American scientist is warning against a backlash to the claim that a Chinese scientist has helped make the world's first gene-edited babies

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WATCH: Number of cases of AFM nearly doubled in the last month: CDC

Officials say it can start like a common cold and lead to symptoms like trouble breathing and paralysis.

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Feeling bloated? Here's what causes bloating and how to prevent it

Bloating is a common problem during the holidays.

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Global Health: Battle Against Ebola in Congo Pits Medical Hope Against Local Chaos

A vaccine and new treatments are on hand, but the outbreak is in an area rife with unpredictable gunfire, bandits and suspicion of outsiders.

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Denver trying again for possible 1st US drug injection site

Despite federal opposition, Denver is trying again to open a supervised drug injection site to try to reduce overdose deaths fueled by the nation's opioid epidemic

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Juul’s New Product: Less Nicotine, More Intense Vapor

In an effort to expand overseas sales, the company is designing a way to reduce nicotine levels but enhance the rate of absorption in the body.

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Breakthrough cancer drug may have saved this 9-year-old's life

A newly FDA-approved breakthrough cancer drug could help thousands of people every year and it's already giving hope to a family who thought they were out of options.

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AP Investigation: Insulin Pumps have high number of injuries

Unlike other medical devices, problems with insulin pumps and their components have flown under the radar. Many of the problems are blamed on user error. Experts and doctors note the pumps are complicated devices requiring special training for patients.

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FDA's 'flawed' device pathway persists with industry backing

The nation's top medical experts have called the FDA's main system for clearing medical devices "flawed." Yet the 42-year-old system persists, backed by millions in industry lobbying dollars

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US goal to be "first" on devices worries former regulators

Under pressure from industry, FDA sought to be "first in the world" to approve new medical devices. Some former officials say the focus on cheaper, faster reviews poses risks for patients.

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FDA says some romaine lettuce is safe to eat

To help shoppers identify potentially contaminated lettuce, producers are going to start labeling the source of their greens along with a harvest date.

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WATCH: Romaine lettuce from California linked to E. coli, FDA says

The FDA is advising consumers to buy lettuce that's harvested from areas outside of northern and central California.

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WATCH: Romaine lettuce from California linked to E. coli, FDA says

The FDA is advising consumers to buy lettuce that's harvested from areas outside of northern and central California.

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WATCH: How eating healthy fats can help your skin

Dermatologist Whitney Bowe discusses how eating healthy fats can help your skin and gives more pro tips for dealing with dry winter skin on "GMA."

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WATCH: How eating healthy fats can help your skin

Dermatologist Whitney Bowe discusses how eating healthy fats can help your skin and gives more pro tips for dealing with dry winter skin on "GMA."

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Winter Beauty 101: Expert tips to keep your skin and hair hydrated

Dr. Whitney Bowe shares her top winter beauty tips with "GMA."

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WATCH: New cancer treatment credited for saving the life of 9-year-old boy

"GMA" got an exclusive first look at a cutting-edge new cancer treatment that some medical professionals say will change the way we deal with the disease.

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WATCH: New cancer treatment credited for saving the life of 9-year-old boy

"GMA" got an exclusive first look at a cutting-edge new cancer treatment that some medical professionals say will change the way we deal with the disease.

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WATCH: American professor investigated for involvement in genetically edited babies

Rice University bioengineering professor Dr. Michael Deem is being investigated by the university for his participation in a controversial gene-editing technology used to manipulate the DNA of twins.

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WATCH: American professor investigated for involvement in genetically edited babies

Rice University bioengineering professor Dr. Michael Deem is being investigated by the university for his participation in a controversial gene-editing technology used to manipulate the DNA of twins.

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Belgium investigates doctors who euthanized autistic woman

Belgian officials say doctors might have improperly euthanized a woman with autism, the first time the country has investigated whether or not physicians performing euthanasia might have broken the law since the practice was legalized in 2002

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The New Health Care: How Pollution Can Hurt the Health of the Economy

Many studies show a relationship between pollution and negative educational and earnings outcomes.

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Your holiday self-care guide: Don't be holiday humbug to yourself this season

The holiday season is stressful. Here are ways to make sure you're taking care of yourself throughout the holidays.

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Cancer Pushes New York’s ‘First Girlfriend,’ Sandra Lee, Onto Political Stage

Ms. Lee, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s longtime girlfriend, had shunned the political spotlight. Cancer has changed that.

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This Website Is the Stock Market for Nikes and Rolexes

StockX, a Dan Gilbert backed start-up has revolutionized the secondary market for sneakers, streetwear, handbags and watches. With a new London office, it has its sights set on global expansion.

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This Coffee Is Nice But It Needs More Butter

The latest coffee craze involves adding gobs of butter and oil to your coffee. It’s fueled partly by the popularity of the high-fat, low-carb “keto” diet, which encourages followers to embrace fat in order to lose it.

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A Lab Tests Playing to Help Children With Autism

Researchers want to see whether a lesser-used approach lets children in a study better process sounds, sights and smells from everyday life.

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How Can You Help Someone Who Is Depressed?

A person who is depressed may need as much support as someone suffering from any other serious illness. One expert describes how offers of support can go awry—and how to really make a difference.

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'Look Again: 45 Years of Collecting Photography' Review: Familiar Faces and Outstanding Images

To inaugurate the reinstallation of its photography collection into its own dedicated gallery, the High Museum of Art mounts an exhibition that includes some of photography’s best-known images, lesser-known ones by well-known artists, and works by artists who are peripheral but interesting.

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Only Romaine From Central and Northern California Is Unsafe, F.D.A. Says

Federal health officials believe it’s safe to eat the lettuce if it’s grown in greenhouses or other regions — and is labeled as such.

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Genetically edited babies – scientific advancement or playing God?

A researcher in China claims he has genetically edited the DNA of twin girls.

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American scientist under investigation over ties to alleged genetic editing

Comes amid a scientific controversy.

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American scientist under investigation over ties to alleged genetic editing

Comes amid a scientific controversy.

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US health officials say it's OK to eat some romaine again

Health officials say it's OK to eat some romaine again, but to check the label

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Spinal-cord stimulators help some patients, injure others

Doctors and medical device manufacturers promote spinal-cord stimulators as the answer to U.S. opioid crisis. But AP investigation reveals the device is more dangerous than patients know. Thousands have been shocked, burned or suffered other injuries

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Chinese Scientist Claims to Make First Genetically Edited Babies

The researcher, He Jiankui, offered no evidence or data to back up his assertions. If true, some fear the feat could open the door to “designer babies”

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Probiotics Do Not Ease Stomach Flu

Treatment with probiotics did not speed recovery from gastroenteritis in children.

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Proposed changes on Medicare drugs, but would costs go down?

The Trump administration is proposing changes to Medicare's prescription drug benefit that would affect people's costs over the next few years

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WATCH: What is 'bloating'?

"Bloating" refers to a feeling of fullness, pressure, or discomfort in your abdomen ("belly") and/or visible distention of the abdomen, usually after eating.

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WATCH: What is 'bloating'?

"Bloating" refers to a feeling of fullness, pressure, or discomfort in your abdomen ("belly") and/or visible distention of the abdomen, usually after eating.

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Trump on dire warning issued by his administration on economic effects of climate change: 'I don't believe it'

Trump on dire warning issued by his administration on economic effects of climate change: 'I don't believe it'

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Improving medical device tracking a slow, imperfect process

The FDA is slowly rolling out a plan to put unique identification codes on medical devices to better track problems, but hurdles to improving patient safety persist

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Breast implant injuries hidden as patients' questions mount

A new investigation shows that incomplete, underreported and unverified data make it nearly impossible for patients and doctors to know how safe medical devices are, especially when it comes to breast implants

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Overshadowed by opioids, Meth is back and hospitalizations surge

The number of people hospitalized because of amphetamine use is skyrocketing.

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Overshadowed by opioids, Meth is back and hospitalizations surge

The number of people hospitalized because of amphetamine use is skyrocketing.

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US FDA plans overhaul of decades-old medical device system

US officials plan to overhaul decades-old system for approving most medical devices, after global investigation

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The New Old Age: Social Security Runs Short of Money and Ideas Fly on How to Repair It

As Social Security dips into its trust fund, policymakers propose changes to fix the program’s finances and strengthen its benefits, especially for women.

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WATCH: Chinese researcher claims to have made 1st genetically edited babies

ABC News' Dr. Jennifer Ashton breaks down the claim from researcher, He Jiankui, who says he altered the DNA of twin girls.

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WATCH: Chinese researcher claims to have made 1st genetically edited babies

ABC News' Dr. Jennifer Ashton breaks down the claim from researcher, He Jiankui, who says he altered the DNA of twin girls.

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Congo starts first-ever trial testing Ebola drugs

The World Health Organization says Congo has begun the first-ever trial to test the effectiveness and safety of four experimental Ebola drugs, the first time scientists have directly compared such treatments

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Personal Health: Helping Teenagers to Be Safer Drivers

New drivers are more likely to get into trouble because they lack experience, but the best way to reduce the risk of a crash is to become an experienced driver.

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Excess Weight Increases Asthma Risk

At least 10 percent of childhood asthma cases may be attributable to obesity.

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How many kids have autism? US government measures 3 ways

A new U.S. government estimate on autism doesn't necessarily mean the numbers of kids affected is rising

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How many kids have autism? US government measures 3 ways

A new U.S. government estimate on autism doesn't necessarily mean the numbers of kids affected is rising

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How many kids have autism? US government measures 3 ways

A new U.S. government estimate on autism doesn't necessarily mean the numbers of kids affected is rising

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Your Chance to Own a Piece of the Moon

Three tiny moon rocks go up for auction as the 50th anniversary of NASA’s lunar missions stirs nostalgia for the Cold War space race.

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The Treatment Gap: This City’s Overdose Deaths Have Plunged. Can Others Learn From It?

Dayton, Ohio, had one of the highest overdose death rates in the nation in 2017. The city made many changes, and fatal overdoses are down more than 50 percent from last year.

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Supreme Court sets high bar for medical device lawsuits

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 2008 in favor of Medtronic, one of the world's largest medical device makers, set a precedent that has killed lawsuits involving some of the most sophisticated devices on the market.

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How global journalists investigated medical device safety

More than 250 journalists in 36 countries representing more than 50 media organizations spent nearly a year examining the safety of medical devices, including how they are tested, approved and monitored by regulatory agencies

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Spinal-cord stimulators mean big business for device makers

Spinal-cord stimulators are a fast-growing medical device. The global market has exploded from $300 million in 2001 to nearly $2 billion in 2017. The United States is the biggest market as the device is being pushed as an antidote to the opioid crisis.

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Patients shocked, burned by device touted to treat pain

AP investigation: Medical device companies and doctors aggressively push spinal-cord stimulators as a safe antidote to the deadly opioid crisis in the U.S. and for relief of pain. But spinal-cord stimulators are more dangerous than many patients know.

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Patients shocked, burned by device touted to treat pain

AP investigation: Medical device companies and doctors aggressively push spinal-cord stimulators as a safe antidote to the deadly opioid crisis in the U.S. and for relief of pain. But spinal-cord stimulators are more dangerous than many patients know.

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WATCH: Refocus on health after the indulgent Thanksgiving meal

Tips to get back on the "healty eating" track after a holiday meal overload.

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WATCH: Refocus on health after the indulgent Thanksgiving meal

Tips to get back on the "healty eating" track after a holiday meal overload.

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A Conqueror With a Taste for Art

The Assyrian king Ashurbanipal made sure to record his empire’s exploits—and his likeness—in myriad forms.

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Aerial Yoga Is How This Exec Stays Grounded

A busy career and a son with special needs keep this television executive busy, but she finds peace with a tough yet relaxing fitness routine.

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Times Insider: I Am a Vegetarian and I Spent a Week With Elk Hunters

Though I try to avoid letting my personal dietary restrictions impinge on my job, some assignments prove more challenging than others.

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Q&A: A Memory From Out of the Blue

People sometimes experience random recollections during routine tasks such as housekeeping. Scientists call them “mind-pops.”

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Flake News: Fresh Coconut Is Delicious

Forget the cloying, dried-out shreds that made you hate coconut. It’s time to welcome the real deal into your kitchen. Start with these luscious and comforting curry recipes.

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Michele Anthony Grew Up in the Music Business---Now She Helps Steer It

The Universal Music executive talks about cutting school, the hurdles women face in music and what’s next for streaming services.

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8 Holiday-Decorating Mistakes---and How to Fix Them

From wilted garlands to overly neutral palettes, the missteps design pros see when homeowners celebrate the season, plus the best ways to remedy them.

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Scientist races to find a cure for ALS while battling the disease himself

A scientist who is leading the research on ALS is currently fighting the same disease.

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WATCH: ALS researcher living with the disease still fighting for a cure

Dr. Rahul Desikan, who was diagnosed with the debilitating illness last year, can no longer speak but continues to work.

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WATCH: ALS researcher living with the disease still fighting for a cure

Dr. Rahul Desikan, who was diagnosed with the debilitating illness last year, can no longer speak but continues to work.

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Ebola in Congo now infecting newborn babies, UN says

Ebola in Congo now infecting newborn babies and children, World Health Organization says

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Ask Well: Which Type of Medical Scan Is Right for Me?

CT, M.R.I. and ultrasound scans offer different advantages and drawbacks.

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Todd Rundgren Recalls the Breakup Behind 'Hello It's Me'

A high-school girlfriend inspired the song that climbed onto the charts in 1973. Thirty years later, they talked again.

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We Can All Be Thankful America Doesn't Have Putin

Be happy that the Pilgrims didn’t land in Broward County.

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Kansas Medicaid expansion in doubt despite governor support

The election of Democratic Laura Kelly as governor does not ensure that Kansas will expand Medicaid because conservative Republicans expanded their ranks in the Legislature

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WATCH: How to break up with your phone for the holidays

ABC News' Dan Harris shares a step-by-step plan for how to reduce the amount of time you spend on your phone -- and what a difference it's made for him.

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How to hack your gratitude this Thanksgiving

Shawn Achor, Rachel Hollis and Gabrielle Bernstein share their tips.

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Europe in Winter: 35 Reasons to Visit Off-Season

Insider advice on how to spend the winter season in some of Europe’s top destinations—from Paris to Stockholm. Plus: The Christmas markets and ‘tasteless fish’ dishes best avoided.

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Rediscover the Simple Joy of an Affordable Digital Watch

Over 30 years after its invention, the Casio G-Shock—a favorite of style icons like Sting—has never looked better.

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2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S: The Bike for a Bucket-List Ride

Ducati’s redesigned Multistrada is perfect for someone ripping across an empty highway, wind in their face, a rumble in their loins. But best leave navigating it on city streets to expert riders.

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Was Ringo Starr the Original Instagrammer?

The former Beatles drummer on how he invented the social-media trope of taking photos of your food and almost chased his country music dreams.

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A Luscious, Low-Maintenance Alternative to Apple Pie

This streamlined apple crisp provides all the warming holiday spice you want, with a rich custard baked right in.

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Passwords Aren't Enough. The Key to Online Security Is a Key.

These physical devices by Yubico and Google are helping guard you against online hackers. Just don’t lose them.

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The Best Beard Trimmers for Each Man's Grooming Quirks

These snipping gadgets earn top marks—whether you’re precision-minded, lazy or a klutz.

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For people with PTSD, imagining the threat might help

For people with PTSD, imagining a threatening scenario might reduce symptoms.

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Federal Ban on Female Genital Mutilation Ruled Unconstitutional by Judge

In a Michigan case involving members of a small Muslim sect, the court found that only states, not federal prosecutors, could bring charges.

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Questions about the romaine warning? Here are some answers

Avoid romaine lettuce at Thanksgiving, but properly cooked turkey is safe to eat

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After romaine lettuce outbreak, here's what you should know about E. Coli

Some E. Coli strains produce a toxin that can be deadly.

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Check your medical records for dangerous errors, experts warn

In the worst-case scenario, an incorrect diagnosis, scan or lab result may have been inserted into a record, raising the possibility of inappropriate medical evaluation.

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WATCH: Imagining your fears can help you conquer them

New research suggests imagination may now have the power to help treat anxiety and fear.

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WATCH: Imagining your fears can help you conquer them

New research suggests imagination may now have the power to help treat anxiety and fear.

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Corner Office: Gregg Renfrew of Beautycounter on Toxic Chemicals and Getting Fired by Messenger

Before starting the all-natural personal care business, the New York native worked for Martha Stewart and Susie Hilfiger.

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Hockey fan's homemade sign requesting a kidney lands her a life-saving donation

One hockey fan's homemade sign ultimately saved her life after she used it to ask strangers for a kidney donation.

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WATCH: Hockey fan's homemade sign found her kidney donor

Kelly Sowatsky, 31, held up a handmade sign at a Pittsburgh Penguins game last April, and after the team tweeted out a picture of it a fellow fan who saw the viral photo ended up being a match.

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Hong Kong finds humans contracted hepatitis carried in rats

The Hong Kong Health Department says a second person in the city has been found to have contracted a strain of hepatitis that is carried by rats

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Phys Ed: Regular Exercise May Keep Your Body 30 Years ‘Younger’

The muscles of older men and women who have exercised for decades are indistinguishable in many ways from those of healthy 25-year-olds.

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WATCH: Maryland college student dies of adenovirus

Olivia Paregol, 18, a freshman at the University of Maryland, died of adenovirus on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. Her father says the school should've warned students sooner.

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WATCH: Maryland college student dies of adenovirus

Olivia Paregol, 18, a freshman at the University of Maryland, died of adenovirus on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. Her father says the school should've warned students sooner.

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A Weirdly Fascinating Cold-War Tour of Havana

For travelers hooked on Cold War intrigue, following the trail in the Cuban capital is bizarrely pleasant—from moody museums to a Soviet-themed boîte.

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Craft Beer Breakthrough: Brisk New Bubblies for the Holiday Table

Truly novel beer styles don’t come around every day. Hence the giddy buzz surrounding subtle, scintillating brut IPA. Here are 6 especially festive pours worth seeking out.

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What to Wear to Work---When You Work at Home

Working remotely—long the territory of slobby creatives—has become newly social thanks to co-working spaces and teleconferencing. Here’s how to upgrade your look without sacrificing comfort.

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In Brexit Britain, London's Empty New Penthouses Seek Owners

Buyers willing to brave political uncertainty get room to deal in London, where there is a glut of luxury apartments in new buildings.

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The De Tomaso Pantera: An Italian-American Love Affair

The first time Scott Black saw one of these exotic cars, at age 16, he knew he’d have to own one.

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New Ideas to Fight the Flu

How about a shot of ultraviolet light instead of a flu shot? With seasonal vaccines often proving ineffective, researchers work on germ-killing lamps and a ‘universal vaccine’ to keep the virus at bay.

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WATCH: Long lines as Massachusetts opens first 2 dispensaries on East Coast

Recreational marijuana is legal to buy in six western states.

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A third of parents to skip flu shot for their kids

Many of them cited sources that swayed them against the vaccine.

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WATCH: CDC warns against eating romaine lettuce after E. Coli outbreak

This is different from a recent multistate E.Coli outbreak connected to romaine lettuce.

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WATCH: CDC warns against eating romaine lettuce after E. Coli outbreak

This is different from a recent multistate E.Coli outbreak connected to romaine lettuce.

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Chickenpox Outbreak at School Linked to Vaccine Exemptions

It is the largest outbreak in North Carolina since the chickenpox vaccine first became available in 1995.

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Do Not Eat Romaine Lettuce, Health Officials Warn

The C.D.C. issued the sweeping alert after 32 people in 11 states were sickened with a virulent form of E. coli. Investigators have not been able to pinpoint the source.

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Task Force Calls for Offering PrEP to All at High Risk for H.I.V.

The recommendation would include all men and women whose sexual behavior, sex partners or drug use place them at high risk of contracting the virus that causes AIDS.

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Father aims to improve CDC reporting of illnesses with 'polio-like' symptoms

A father in Virginia called the announcement of a CDC task force focusing on investigating AFM cases "a positive development."

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Paradise lost: Wildfire chases seniors from retirement havens to field hospitals

The Camp Fire, the deadliest in state history, took ruthless aim at older people.

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New hope for those with peanut allergies

A new experimental drug may allow allergy sufferers lead more normal lives.

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How cat tongues help felines keep clean and cool

A closer look at cat tongues helps explain why the animals' grooming is so effective and may inspire new brushes -- for pets and humans.

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CDC warns against eating romaine lettuce after E. Coli outbreak

This is different from a recent multistate E.Coli outbreak connected to romaine lettuce.

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CDC warns against eating romaine lettuce after E. Coli outbreak

This is different from a recent multistate E.Coli outbreak connected to romaine lettuce.

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CDC recalling romaine after another E. Coli outbreak

CDC is recalling romaine lettuce again after another E. Coli outbreak.

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CDC recalling romaine after another E. Coli outbreak

CDC is recalling romaine lettuce again after another E. Coli outbreak.

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Citing E. coli outbreak, US officials say don't eat romaine

Health officials are warning people to avoid romaine lettuce

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Malaria progress stalls, new report says

Malaria has killed one person per minute this year.

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Well : Breathing Through the Nose May Offer Unique Brain Benefits

Could nasal breathing be more helpful for our brains than breathing through the mouth?

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WATCH: Toys have toxic chemicals, spying capabilities: WISPIRG survey

The 33rd annual Trouble in Toyland study alerts the public to potential hazards in this year's most popular toys.

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WATCH: Massachusetts opens first recreational pot stores

Huge lines have formed despite cold weather at Cultivate Holdings, a recreational dispensary in Leicester, Massachusetts, and at NETA, in Northampton.

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We tried the compression bodysuit that celebs are using to tone up

There's a space-like pantsuit that says it'll deliver slimming results through lymphatic drainage massage.

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WATCH: We tried the compression bodysuit that celebs are using to tone up

There's a space-like pantsuit that says it'll deliver slimming results through lymphatic drainage massage.

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How to eat mindfully this Thanksgiving

Experts share tips so you're not gobbling up your Thanksgiving meal.

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Can a Skateboard Be a Work of Art?

Skateboarders and art collectors alike are treating skate decks like paintings, creating a curious new trend in home decor.

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Readers React to the WSJ Airport Rankings

Journal subscribers offered their favorite airports not on the list and disputed other aspects of the analysis of the 20 largest U.S. airports.

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'Eye to I: Self-Portraits From 1900 to Today' Review: How Artists See Themselves

Works at the National Portrait Gallery range from unsparing representations of old age to gigantic effigies of ego.

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An Industrial Kitchen for People Who Love Nature

An architect wanted to showcase the cabinets’ metal skeleton. His wife craved a space that’s light, airy and organic. Here’s how their desires came together in a handsome kitchen—and how to get the look.

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Her Exercise? Picking Up Everyone's Litter

A regular on Colorado nature trails turned to plogging—picking up trash while jogging—as a way to get fit, relax and beautify her favorite hiking paths.

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Single Moves That Will Renovate Your Kitchen

Ten design professionals offer their best advice for giving the most important room in the house a major lift with a solitary change.

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A Conversation With: Steven Pinker Thinks the Future Is Looking Bright

The Harvard psychologist says he is no starry-eyed optimist. It’s just that the data don’t lie.

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11 THINGS We’d Really like to know: How Can We Unleash the Immune System?

Although immunotherapy can work wonders for cancer, it does not help everyone, side effects can be fierce, and costs are high. But the field is young.

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11 Things We’d Really Like to Know: Honestly, Some Questions Are Better Left Unanswered

Cat-poop coffee. Time travel. Alien messages. We should leave some mysteries alone.

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11 Things We’d Really Like to Know: How Long Can People Live?

The trick is not to increase life span, scientists say, but to lengthen “health span.”

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11 Things We’d Really Like to Know: Why Are We Still So Fat?

Only bariatric surgery reliably leads to long-term weight loss. Now scientists hope to duplicate the effects with a pill.

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Global Health: Why Don’t We Have Vaccines Against Everything?

Money is just the obvious obstacle. A few diseases, like H.I.V., so far have outwitted both the immune system and scientists.

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11 things we’d really like to know: When Will We Solve Mental Illness?

Biology was supposed to cure what ails psychiatry. Decades later, millions of people with mental disorders are still waiting.

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11 things we’d Really like to know: Will We Ever Cure Alzheimer’s?

Few drugs have been approved for treatment of this dementia, and none works very well. It has become one of the most intractable problems in medicine.

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Science Times at 40: Essay: The Experiments Are Fascinating. But Nobody Can Repeat Them.

Science is mired in a ‘replication’ crisis. Fixing it will not be easy.

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Science Times at 40: ‘Enough Is Enough’: Science, Too, Has a Problem With Harassment

Many women in science thought that meritocracy was the antidote to sexism. Now some have decided on a more direct approach.

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WATCH: What is diabetes?

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when a person's blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high.

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WATCH: What is diabetes?

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when a person's blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high.

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Gun control vs. mental health care: debate after mass shootings clouds murky reality

Experts say that blaming the violence on the mentally ill is inaccurate.

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In throes of turkey salmonella outbreak, don't invite illness to your table

Food safety at home is more critical than ever.

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Omega-3s May Lower the Risk of Preterm Birth

Compared with women who did not take omega-3s, those who took supplements had an 11 percent lower risk of giving birth before 37 weeks of gestation.

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WHO: Malaria reductions stall after progress

The World Health Organization says reductions in the number of people contracting malaria have stalled after several years of global declines

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WATCH: What to know about new experimental drug for peanut allergies

ABC News' Dr. Jen Ashton weighs in on an experimental drug that shows promise for people with severe peanut allergies.

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WATCH: What to know about new experimental drug for peanut allergies

ABC News' Dr. Jen Ashton weighs in on an experimental drug that shows promise for people with severe peanut allergies.

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WATCH: Jessie J shares new details about her infertility struggle

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses the singer's posts about how doctors told her she could not become pregnant and needed a hysterectomy.

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Global Health: The Fight Against Malaria Has Reached a Standstill

Deaths from the disease plummeted from 2000 to 2013, but are now stuck at over 400,000 a year. Donor giving is flat, and some countries are not doing enough to protect their citizens.

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On World Toilet Day, attention centers on sanitation crisis

Campaigners urge governments and businesses to invest more in sanitation in poor countries facing a dangerous shortage of toilets

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Type 1 Diabetes: The daily struggles of dealing with the invisible, incurable disease

November is National Diabetes Month.

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The New Health Care: Why Standing Desks Are Overrated

They’re not cures for anything, and standing is not exercise.

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The Checkup: Baby Won’t Sleep Through the Night? You’re Not Alone

Parents often feel bad if their babies aren’t good sleepers, but a new study suggests there’s a lot of variation, even at a year old.

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When a College Student Comes Home to Stay

Thirty percent of freshmen won’t return for their sophomore year, and the wheels can start to fall off as early as Thanksgiving. What can parents do?

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Personal Health: The Case Against Appendectomies

The appendix is turning out to contain biologically useful tissue that may help prevent nasty gastrointestinal ills.

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Huge Hits and Big Flops at New York's Fall Art Auctions Send Mixed Signals About the Market

After a steady run-up in art prices, bidding started to fly and fracture in unpredictable patterns during New York’s major fall auctions, which concluded Friday.

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Tests Showed Children Were Exposed to Lead. The Official Response: Challenge the Tests

For at least two decades, the New York City Housing Authority routinely disputed tests that revealed lead in its apartments. Private landlords almost never do this.

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New Peanut Allergy Drug Shows ‘Lifesaving’ Potential

Results from a new study may lead to approval of what could be the first drug that ameliorates potentially deadly reactions in children with severe peanut allergies.

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Why a salmonella outbreak shouldn't ruin your Thanksgiving

Health officials: No reason to skip Thanksgiving dinner because of a salmonella outbreak linked to raw turkey

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The Movies to See This Holiday Season

Wondering what movies to see this holiday season? Here’s our guide, featuring “Green Book,” “Roma,” “Mary Poppins Returns,” “On the Basis of Sex” and more.

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Netflix Sees Oscar Gold in 'Roma,' but Hollywood Isn't So Sure

Netflix has its best shot yet at a major Academy Award with “Roma,” a portrait of a nanny in 1970s Mexico. But first the company must contend with forces within Hollywood that have no interest in helping it win.

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Masks, Purifiers and Other Steps to Reduce the Harmful Effects of California’s Smoke

Here are some ways to stay healthy amid the smoke and smog from California’s wildfires.

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Men in construction, women creatives most at risk for suicide: Report

Suicide rates are highest in certain occupations, according to a CDC report.

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Lawsuit: Yale removed depressed student from campus

A Yale University graduate is suing the Ivy League school over allegations she was wrongly removed from campus after she sought counseling for depression as school officials worried about more negative publicity following two student suicides

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Meanwhile: How Californians Are Breathing in the ‘New Abnormal’ of Epic Fires

An illustrated look at the face masks that are now everywhere on the streets of San Francisco and other smoke-ridden cities.

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Criminal case as pollution surges in Russian river

Sharp rise in pollution of Russian river sparks criminal investigation

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New Mexico woman sues hospital for resuscitating her

A New Mexico woman who was brought back to life is suing the hospital for violating her rights

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Let the Wine Do the Talking This Thanksgiving

For this most predictable of meals, our wine columnist selects 10 wines that will surprise, delight and give everyone at the table something to talk about (and nothing to argue over).

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Holiday Entertaining Tips From the Party Planner to Presidents

Bronson van Wyck, who planned affairs for Bushes and Obamas, on scrumptious buffet tables, winning hostess gifts and farm-family traditions.

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The Most Warming Winter Stew

This hearty bowlful of potatoes and chorizo comes together quickly. It makes an ideal chilly-weeknight meal.

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How the Design Biz Is Courting Millennials

Four ways the design and housewares businesses are catering to a generation that wants to mix and match and will buy (nearly) anything online.

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3 Books That Teach You How to Concentrate in a Digital Age

Distracted by your phone? Lost in a sea of tweets? These reads explore the way that electronic distractions are alienating humans—and help you rediscover the art of focusing.

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Imagine If Jackson Pollock Had Been a Florist

Floral designer Lindsey Taylor translates the monumental abstraction of nature in Jackson Pollock’s “Autumn Rhythm (Number 30)” into a dynamic arrangement.

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WATCH: 91,000 pounds of ground turkey recalled due to possible Salmonella

The recall of Jennie-O Turkey is the first one tied to the outbreak of raw turkey that has killed one and caused 164 illnesses in 35 states.

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Ohio House Passes Bill to Criminalize Abortions on Fetuses With a Heartbeat

The measure would punish doctors who perform an abortion when a fetal heartbeat can be detected, with few exceptions.

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Air Quality in California: Devastating Fire Leads to a New Danger

A week after the most destructive fire in state history ripped through this small town, the flames have been replaced by a new danger: the air.

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Michelle Obama's memoir highlights long-time scars of miscarriage

Miscarriage is “lonely, painful, and demoralizing,” Obama wrote in her book.

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Texas hospital system accused of holding patients illegally

A Texas corporation that runs behavioral health hospitals is accused of illegally holding four patients

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Noted: A Juul Case for $5,000?

Smokers are customizing their trendy vape pens with purple glitter, fake designer labels and even 18-karat gold.

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At War: Debunking Stereotypes Around Veterans and PTSD

Readers tell us about the stereotypes they have encountered around veterans and post-traumatic stress disorder, and the ways in which they have challenged them.

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WATCH: The story of one man's incredible face transplant journey

ABC News' "20/20" profiled the story of two moms, a miracle surgery, and one 26-year-old's second chance at life after receiving a face transplant from a stranger.

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The emotional moment when a face transplant recipient thanks his donor’s mother

Cam Underwood met with Sally Fisher, the mother of his face transplant donor, 10 months after his surgery.

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Global Health: Rapid Cure Approved for Sleeping Sickness, a Horrific Illness

Parasites transmitted by tsetse flies travel to the brain, causing paranoia, fury and death. Until now, killing them required hospitalization and harsh drugs.

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The Price of Cool: A Teen, a Juul and Nicotine Addiction

E-cigarettes may help tobacco smokers quit. But the alluring devices can swiftly induce a nicotine habit in teenagers who never smoked. The tale of one teen’s struggle.

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She Couldn’t Quit Smoking. Then She Tried Juul.

Millions embrace e-cigarettes as smoking cessation aids. Will restricting the devices for teenagers put former adult smokers who vape at risk to start again?

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Pies That Bind: Thanksgiving Recipes From the Heartland

This Thanksgiving, we salute the small businesses that feed us and knit our communities together. At Sister Pie in Detroit, those values permeate every piping-hot pastry that comes out of the oven. Here, the bakery’s founder shares four of her favorites.

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The Coolest, Under-the-Radar Ski Towns in the American West

Ski resorts like Aspen and Park City may be the popular choice, but for low-key, charm-packed alternatives, try these Old West mountain towns.

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You Too Can Own James Bond's Aston Martin---Some Assembly Required

What would inspire someone to assemble his first Lego kit in decades? Bond, James Bond. Nearly 1,300 pieces (and 15 hours) later, a miniature Aston Martin DB5 is ready to eject a villain.

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How To Work Out Efficiently If You're a Workaholic

With strategies like attending newly brief classes, lifting heavier weights and streaming fitness apps, you can fit in exercise even if you work a kajillion hours a week.

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Your Puffy Coat Is Too Puffy

Mass-market brands and high-end designers alike are boosting the fill of our winter coats for fall, to varying degrees of success

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Group calls for bigger Seoul role in tackling TB in NKorea

A U.S.-based nonprofit group has called for South Korea to take stronger steps to fight a tuberculosis crisis in North Korea it says has worsened under strengthened U.S.-led sanctions against the country over its nuclear weapons and missile program

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Meditation helps vets with post-traumatic stress disorder

Meditation worked as well as traditional therapy for military veterans with PTSD in a small experiment

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WATCH: 'Batkid' is cancer free 5 years after his 'wish'

Miles Scott is now a 10-year-old who loves little league and science.

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Thanksgiving turkey: 5 food safety tips to remember before you start cooking

Thanksgiving turkey can make you sick if it's not prepared with food safety in mind.

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Blacks Are Twice as Likely as Whites to Experience Sudden Cardiac Death

The rate of sudden cardiac death in African-Americans is twice as high as in whites, and no one knows why.

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California wildfires: The best smoke masks that protect against poor air quality

The type of mask matters if you don’t want to inhale harmful pollutants.

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Nurse's kidney donation triggers bi-state transplant chain

A nurse's decision to donate a kidney to a patient triggered a series of events that led to three people getting new organs at two Kansas City-area hospitals

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Pancreatic cancer, a silent killer?

Thursday is pancreatic awareness day.

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WATCH: Top tips for Thanksgiving food safety

After eating, be sure to refrigerate leftovers within two hours to prevent bacteria from growing on the food.

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26-year-old's incredible face transplant journey: 'I see me'

Cam Underwood, the son of a California pastor, underwent the complicated surgery.

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Herbert Fingarette, Contrarian Philosopher on Alcoholism, Dies at 97

Mr. Fingarette concluded that heavy drinking was willful behavior, not a disease, and that moderate use of alcohol was an acceptable treatment goal.

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Corrected study: Building, mining have high suicide rates

CDC corrects study of highest job-related suicides, now putting construction and extraction at the top

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The Latest: Environmentalist blasts new pesticide guidelines

An environmental group is blasting new recommendations by California regulators to curb a widely used pesticide blamed for harming the brains of babies

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Diabetes Awareness Month: The past, present and future of diabetes treatment

New advances in diabetes treatment are making the disease easier to live with.

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Brazil ex-minister: Loss of Cuban doctors will hurt millions

A former Brazilian health minister who helped create a program that brought Cuban doctors to underserved areas is warning that millions could be left without access to physicians due to the end of the program

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Q&A: The ABCs of E-Cigarettes

As vaping grows more popular, especially among teens, here are answers to some basic questions about its health effects.

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Ferocious fires spark concern over major health consequences

Recurring wildfires are sparking concern among medical experts about potentially major health consequences

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APNewsBreak: California aims to restrict popular pesticide

California regulators are recommending new restrictions on a widely used pesticide blamed for harming babies brains

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Meanwhile: Green Burials: At the End of Life, Thinking Outside the Coffin

They offer lower costs, fewer chemicals and a quicker route to being reborn — in one sense, anyway.

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Meanwhile: Green Burials: At the End of Life, Thinking Outside the Coffin

They offer lower costs, fewer chemicals and a quicker route to being reborn — in one sense, anyway.

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Experts seek ways to boost extreme wildfire survival rates

With wildfires growing deadlier across the U.S. West, experts are suggesting ways to help people survive

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F.D.A. Will Still Allow Sales of Flavored E-Cigarettes, but Will Seek a Menthol Cigarette Ban

The agency declined to prohibit sales of the popular vaping flavors, and will begin the process to prohibit menthol cigarettes.

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FDA to crack down on menthol cigarettes, flavored vapes

FDA pushes for ban on menthol in cigarettes and tightened rules to prevent sale of flavored e-cigarettes to kids

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'Batkid' is now cancer free 5 years after taking over San Francisco with Make-A-Wish

Miles Scott is now a 10-year-old who loves little league and science, according to Make-A-Wish.

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What to Know About Getting a Flu Shot This Year, No Matter Who’s Paying

Flu season is here, and there are at least six types of vaccine to choose from. It’s worth studying the options to determine which is likely to protect you the most.

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Scandals Catch Up to Private Chinese Hospitals, After Fortunes Are Made

The Putian network of 8,000 facilities, which expanded rapidly with little government oversight, is facing national outrage and scrutiny over a death and fraud allegations.

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Living With Cancer: Tackling Cancer Anxiety

No matter how long I deal with periodic blood tests, abdominal CTs and mammograms, they always trigger a huge wave of ‘scanxiety.’

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Twins separated by surgery are healing, sticking together

Doctors say that conjoined twins from Bhutan who were separated at an Australian hospital last week have been moving about, eating and otherwise healing well

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How to Own a Rare Piece of Automotive History

Italian design house Bertone helped define the look of supercars before going bankrupt in 2014. Now its vast archives of models, sketches, working concepts and production cars are up for auction.

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New Nonstops Make It Easier to Jet Off for a Winter Holiday

Get-’em-while-you can flights to the Caribbean, the Rockies and Palm Springs.

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The WSJ Debuts U.S. Airport Rankings

Denver topped our rankings of the largest U.S. airports. See how yours measured up and get insiders’ tips on making the most out of flying there.

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Bringing Up the Rear: New York-Area Airports Seek Facelift

Newark, JFK and LaGuardia—the laggards of the airport rankings—are getting $24 billion in upgrades. Will it matter?

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Airport Rankings Table and Methodology

How The Wall Street Journal compiled its ranking of the best U.S. airports 2018.

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EPA flags new fears about nonstick coatings

The Environmental Protection Agency says long-term exposure to a chemical compound used in nonstick coatings appears to be dangerous even in minute amounts

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There’s a Stress Gap Between Men and Women. Here’s Why It’s Important.

Between domestic duties and emotional labor, research shows, women are more stressed than men are — but it doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s what the data says, and how to take care of yourself.

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Food safety officials stress safe handling of raw turkey

With Thanksgiving approaching, food safety officials are stressing the importance of proper handling and cooking practices as a nationwide outbreak of drug-resistant Salmonella found in raw turkey expands

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USDA urged to name turkey brands linked to salmonella outbreak

One person has died.

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Childbirth in the age of addiction: A new mom worries about maintaining sobriety

After the birth of her son, doctors sent Nicole home with a bottle of Percocet.

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Naomi Breslau, Who Studied Post-Traumatic Stress, Dies at 86

She also investigated links between various disorders, like depression and smoking, and suggested that migraines could cause mental problems — and vice versa.

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Man whose wife died after collapse at hospital gets apology

A Massachusetts man whose wife collapsed outside a locked hospital emergency room door and later died has received a face-to-face apology from the chief executive of the hospital's parent company

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US officials report a record number of tick diseases

Health officials say a record number of tick-borne diseases _ more than 59,000 _ were reported last year.

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How a Low-Carb Diet Might Help You Maintain a Healthy Weight

Adults who cut carbohydrates from their diets and replaced them with fat sharply increased their metabolisms.

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Diet, Not Age, May Account for Rising Blood Pressure

Comparison of two tribes in the Venezuelan rain forest points to diet, rather than advancing age, as a cause of higher blood pressure.

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Phys Ed: Very Brief Workouts Count Toward 150-Minute Goal, New Guidelines Say

New federal exercise recommendations include the first-ever federal activity parameters for 3-year-olds, as well as a few surprising omissions.

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Doctors: Grief as My Guide: How My Sister Made Me a Better Doctor

Even when she was gone, she was present in the patient sitting before me and in the way I was newly able to comfort and reassure her.

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When Hospitals Merge to Save Money, Patients Often Pay More

Rapid consolidation has created powerful groups of hospitals, with organizations dictating prices and fueling health spending in some areas of the country.

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A Blow-Your-Mind Adventure in Vietnam's Caves

Vietnam is home to Asia’s most astonishing subterranean system. Here’s how to explore the caves on a 3-day swimming and hiking excursion.

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The Surprisingly Rich History of Women's Underwear as Outerwear

Since Marie-Antoinette’s chemise-like muslin gown provoked hecklers in 18th-century France, women have been upending notions of what may be worn outside.

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'Extreme Nature!' Review: Horror and Beauty in the World Around Us

With the rise of popular science in the 19th century, images of extraordinary environments entered the public imagination.

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A Green Hornet With 1950s Style

Paul Newman was the voice of the Hudson in the movie ‘Cars’; for this owner, the 1952 model brings back memories of his first ride, with his father

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Cornering Your Boss, Snapping Pictures at Your Desk: It's Take Your Parents to Work Day

Eager to see what their adult offspring do all day, moms and dads embrace office visits; ‘It’s almost like we’re in a zoo, and we’re the animals’

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The Best Electric Knives to Carve Your Thanksgiving Bird

Don’t just stab at your beautiful bird with any ol’ knife this holiday. Shave off succulent slices with these electric options.

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Hawaii retirement home clarifies assisted suicide rules

A Hawaii retirement home says residents in its independent living wing may take advantage of the state's new medically assisted suicide law if they wish

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WATCH: Nurses give breast milk to mom with breast cancer

A pay it forward chain that began with two nurses in an Indianapolis has allowed a mother of three battling breast cancer to feed her 10-month-old daughter breast milk.

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Cambodia accuses 11 pregnant women of breaking surrogacy law

A Cambodian court has charged 11 pregnant women and seven other people with violating laws against surrogate births; Cambodia outlawed surrogacy in 2016 after becoming a destination for foreign parents

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WATCH: Juul to temporarily stop selling most flavored nicotine in stores

The e-cigarette company is also shutting down most of its social media accounts, bowing to pressure from the FDA.

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Officials investigating 252 possible cases of polio-like illness AFM

Officials are now investigating 252 cases of possible acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) including 90 confirmed cases in 27 states, according to the CDC.

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WATCH: What is AFM?

Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare, debilitating disease with symptoms that mimic polio.

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WATCH: What is AFM?

Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare, debilitating disease with symptoms that mimic polio.

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Nurses donate breast milk to mom with breast cancer

Kata Carter was diagnosed with breast cancer when her youngest daughter was three-months-old.

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Doctors Revolt After N.R.A. Tells Them to ‘Stay in Their Lane’ on Gun Policy

The uproar highlighted decades-old tension over an effective ban on federal research of the public health effects of gun violence.

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'Make-a-Wish' wishes decrease trips to hospital for sick children: Study

"Wishes make life better for kids with critical illnesses.”

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'Make-a-Wish' wishes decrease trips to hospital for sick children: Study

"Wishes make life better for kids with critical illnesses.”

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E-cigarette company Juul halts sales of flavors at stores

E-cigarette company Juul halts sales of flavors at stores to help keep them from kids

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'Make-a-Wish' wishes decrease trips to hospital for sick children: Study

"Wishes make life better for kids with critical illnesses.”

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'Make-a-Wish' wishes decrease trips to hospital for sick children: Study

"Wishes make life better for kids with critical illnesses.”

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Mayo Clinic receives record $200M gift from Michigan donor

A corporate strategist from Michigan has given Mayo Clinic its largest gift ever _ $200 million

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Juul Will Stop Selling Most E-Cigarette Flavors in Stores and Halt Social Media Promotions

Juul will restrict sales of nearly all its flavored pods to online only, and stop most social media promotion to combat youth vaping, bowing to government and public pressure.

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WHO official predicts 6 more months battling Ebola in Congo

The emergencies chief for the World Health Organization says he expects Congo's Ebola outbreak will last at least another six months, and says informal health facilities have become "major drivers" of the current, deadly transmission

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Papua New Guinea Is Rich in Resources but Poor in Health

The Pacific nation hoped that hosting the APEC summit meeting would elevate its international profile, but a national health crisis threatens to overshadow it.

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More US kids get paralyzing illness, cause is still unknown

More children have been diagnosed with a mysterious paralyzing illness, and U.S. health officials still aren't sure what's causing it

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To curb STD rise, doctors treat patients' partners without an office visit

STD rates have hit an all-time high, according to the CDC.

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US to give states leeway to expand inpatient mental health

The Trump administration allowing states to seek Medicaid funds to expand inpatient mental health

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Germany: Male nurse suspected of killing 6 elderly patients

German authorities say a male nurse is suspected of killing six elderly patients, and attempting to kill at least three more over a period of almost a year

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Run a Marathon. Quickly Followed by Another.

A growing number of runners have decided to take their marathoning to the next level by running multiple marathons within a short period of time.

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AP Interview: US VP's wife champions art therapy in Japan

VP Pence's wife announced a $54,000 grant to a teacher at a Japanese university for the study of art therapy, the profession Pence has chosen as her cause under the Trump administration

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A New Breed of Innkeepers for the Airbnb Era

To compete with home-sharing services, bed-and-breakfast owners must be internet and Instagram savvy while baking scones and making guests comfy.

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Spiritual first responders hit the streets amid drug crisis

Clergy members become spiritual first responders in the opioid crisis

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WATCH: New AHA guidelines for battling high cholesterol and heart disease

Researchers are recommending doctors be more aggressive with statins to lower cholesterol.

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New cholesterol guidelines for heart health: What you need to know

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. A group of physicians at Johns Hopkins Medicine and the American Heart Association have released updated guidelines on managing cholesterol to minimize the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death. The new guidelines advocate for more aggressive treatment with statin therapy and getting LDL cholesterol counts, commonly referred to as “bad cholesterol” to your target level –- in general, less than 100mg/dL; for those with risk factors, less than 70mg/dL. What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a type of fat found in blood and cells. It travels in bundles called lipoproteins. Cholesterol itself isn’t bad -- the body needs it to make hormones, vitamin D and digestive fluids, and it helps organs function properly. But having too much cholesterol can be a problem. There are two forms of cholesterol: - LDL (low-density lipoprotein): “bad,” unhealthy cholesterol. It builds up in arteries forming plaques, which can block the flow...

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Comics Legend Stan Lee Dies

Stan Lee, the comic book writer and editor who cocreated Spider-Man, the Avengers and the X-Men, has died at the age of 95.

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Why You Should Redecorate Until You Kick the Bucket

As we age, it’s easy to let our décor petrify. Columnist Michelle Slatalla, an ardent redecorator, defends what her family calls a compulsion and psychologists call a healthy hobby.

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