A Gender Divide on Microaggressions in Medicine

In new research, women at medical schools reported that microaggressions were common in their workplaces. Their male colleagues did not.

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Studies Yield ‘Impressive’ Results in Fight Against Cystic Fibrosis

The findings hold promise for a vast majority of those with cystic fibrosis, according to the director of the National Institutes of Health. “This should be a cause for major celebration,” he wrote.

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Measles Can Cause ‘Immune Amnesia,’ Increasing Risk of Other Infections

New research shows the virus can have devastating effects on the immune system that persist much longer than the illness itself.

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A Defense of Clowns

As the mother of a child with special needs, I found that clowns helped lighten the mood in the hospital when my son and I most needed a laugh.

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How Contaminated Stool Stored in a Freezer Left a Fecal Transplant Patient Dead

The doctors who treated him, and another patient who fell ill, detailed the mistakes in a paper published Wednesday in a renowned medical journal.

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Mediterranean Diet May Help Ease Some Symptoms of Depression

A diet high in fruits, vegetables, fish, olive oil and nuts and low in sugar and saturated fat boosted mood in college students prone to depression.

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Why Children (and Pregnant Women) May Want to Eat More Fish

There is some evidence that eating fish may make children smarter.

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Juul Knowingly Sold Tainted Nicotine Pods, Former Executive Says

In a lawsuit, a former senior vice president claims he was fired for raising safety concerns and said that the company’s C.E.O. said customers are “drunk and vaping” so wouldn’t notice the quality of the pods.

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Juul Knowingly Sold Tainted Nicotine Pods, Former Executive Says

In a lawsuit, a former senior vice president claims he was fired for raising safety concerns and said that the company’s C.E.O. said customers are “drunk and vaping” so wouldn’t notice the quality of the pods.

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An H.I.V. Outbreak Puts Spotlight on Pakistan’s Health Care System

After the reuse of syringes infected hundreds of children in a small city, health workers say the entire system needs to be revamped.

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How Walking Might Affect Our Sleep

Among middle-aged men and woman who took about 3,000 steps a day, covering even a little extra ground was tied to better sleep.

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Why Did the Young Mother Have Searing Head Pain and a Racing Heart?

The obvious cardiac tests revealed nothing. It wasn’t until one doctor thought creatively that the culprit was found.

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U.S. Blames Drug Shortages on Low Prices and a ‘Broken Marketplace’

A government task force suggested that providers pay more for lifesaving generics and that the drugs receive quality ratings.

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Johnson & Johnson Says Recalled Baby Powder Shows No Asbestos

The F.D.A. had said it discovered evidence of the carcinogen in a bottle.

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Generic Version of Xanax Is Recalled by F.D.A.

The manufacturer, Mylan Pharmaceuticals, said a batch of alprazolam tablets distributed in July and August might contain a foreign substance.

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Before You Fill That Prescription, You May Want to Read These Books

Antibiotics are lifesavers — but there’s another side to the story.

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‘But Mom, Video Games Are My Job’

The challenges for parents trying to limit screen time in the age of the millionaire gamer.

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New TB Vaccine Could Save Millions of Lives, Study Suggests

There are 10 million new cases each year of tuberculosis, now the leading infectious cause of death worldwide. Even a partly effective vaccine could help turn the tide.

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When Your 200-Month-Old Can’t Sleep Through the Night

The biology of adolescent sleep leads to a later sleep onset time, which doesn’t pair well with early school start times.

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For Many Widows, the Hardest Part Is Mealtime

New attention is being paid to the role of food and cooking in grieving for a lost partner.

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Texas Father Says 7-Year-Old Isn’t Transgender, Igniting a Politicized Outcry

A bitter custody battle grabbed the attention of Gov. Greg Abbott, Senator Ted Cruz and other conservative lawmakers.

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Is Crispr the Next Antibiotic?

In nature, the gene-editing tool Crispr protects bacteria against viruses. Now it’s being harnessed in the fight against superbugs and the flu.

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Sugary Drink Ban Tied to Health Improvements at Medical Center

Workers at the University of California, San Francisco, lost belly fat and showed metabolic benefits after a ban on sugary drinks went into effect.

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It’s Halloween. Beware Urban Legends (and Cars).

It’s the risks to costumed little pedestrians that should worry parents, not tainted candy or razor blades in apples.

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Fiber in Fruits and Grains Protects Against Diverticulitis

Our diets are overly refined. Eating more whole fruits, especially apples, pears and prunes, can help our digestive health.

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These Apps Say You May Have a Health Disorder. What if They’re Wrong?

Apps like Flo and Clue are shifting from just tracking your health data to using it to make evaluations about your health risks. Their tools may not always be accurate.

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Helping Alt-Meat Grow Some Muscle

In their quest to make a lab-grown steak, researchers devised a form of scaffolding made with gelatin.

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In Hungary, Viktor Orban Showers Money on Stadiums, Less So on Hospitals

The Hungarian prime minister has created what critics call a semi-autocracy at the heart of democratic Europe. But he has largely ignored his country’s health care system.

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Panic in Pakistani City After 900 Children Test Positive for H.I.V.

Health workers say the reuse of syringes drove the outbreak in the city of Ratodero.

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Your Uber Driver Is ‘Retired’? You Shouldn’t Be Surprised

Older Americans are taking nontraditional jobs in greater numbers. Economists aren’t sure that’s a good thing.

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Scientists Were Hunting for the Next Ebola. Now the U.S. Has Cut Off Their Funding.

Predict, a government research program, sought to identify animal viruses that might infect humans and to head off new pandemics.

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Houses Where Friends Used to Live

On Halloween we’ll ring doorbells, doors opening to new faces inside those houses that helped raise my children.

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Should Family Members See Patients Die in the I.C.U.?

Studies suggest that relatives don’t distract the medical team or interfere with decision-making when a patient is in cardiac arrest.

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Why Isn’t There a Diet That Works for Everyone?

Obesity is a population-size crisis in Western countries — but it’s a problem that may resist population-wide solutions.

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What Causes a Mysterious Paralysis in Children? Researchers Find Viral Clues

In one study, nearly 70 percent of children with the disease had antibodies to common enteroviruses that usually produce mild effects but can sometimes cause neurological problems.

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Be Humble, and Proudly, Psychologists Say

Humility is not the boldest of personality traits, but it’s an important one, studies find. And it’s hard to fake.

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Psoriasis Tied to Increased Cancer Risk

Among people with psoriasis, the risk of skin, esophageal, liver and pancreatic cancer was particularly high.

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The China Connection: How One D.E.A. Agent Cracked a Global Fentanyl Ring

Fentanyl is quickly becoming America’s deadliest drug. But law enforcement couldn’t trace it to its source — until one teenager overdosed in North Dakota.

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Fiber and Yogurt Tied to Lower Lung Cancer Risk

By promoting a healthy gut microbiome, a high-fiber diet and foods like yogurt may lower lung cancer risk, even among smokers.

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Using Technology to Close the Autism Job Gap

Adults on the autism spectrum often have difficulty finding employment. Entrepreneurs and advocates are working to fix that by pairing companies with a pool of candidates.

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How Drinking Less Solved a Lot of Problems

I don’t have a drinking problem, but cutting down on alcohol was an eye opener.

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Using A.I. to Transform Breast Cancer Care

Just as computers can predict your shopping habits, researchers are using them to map the medical history of cancer patients to predict and treat the disease, and possibly to prevent it.

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Disneyland Visitor With Measles May Have Exposed Hundreds to Infection

The theme park was the site of a major outbreak about five years ago.

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Two Strains of Polio Are Gone, but the End of the Disease Is Still Far Off

Only polio virus Type 1 persists, and only in Pakistan and Afghanistan. But now mutant vaccine viruses are paralyzing some unvaccinated children.

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You Got a Brain Scan at the Hospital. Someday a Computer May Use It to Identify You.

In a disturbing experiment, imaging and facial recognition technologies were used to match research subjects to their M.R.I. scans.

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Trans Fats, Bad for the Heart, May Be Bad for the Brain as Well

People with high levels of trans fats in the blood were at higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

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When the Menu Turns Raw, Your Gut Microbes Know What to Do

Before scientists tested the effects of some dietary changes on the microbiome, they ordered a special menu from a chef-turned-chemist.

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The Best Time to Take Your Blood Pressure Drugs May Be at Night

Those who took their hypertension medications at bedtime had a lower risk for heart problems.

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Women Should Be Warned of Breast Implant Hazards, F.D.A. Says

The agency proposed that surgeons discuss the risks with patients and that manufacturers print bold warnings on the device packaging.

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How to Break Out of the Children’s Menu Trap

A new book on children’s food offers suggestions on how to encourage healthful eating.

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Black Scientists Held Back by Perceptions of Their Priorities

New research suggests “hard/lab science” is valued over “patient-focused science” in awarding research grants.

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Something in the Way We Move

We may each have a movement “signature” that, like our face or fingerprints, is unique to us.

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Always Removes Female Symbol From Sanitary Pads

The redesign was a response to requests from nonbinary and transgender customers.

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That New Alzheimer’s Drug? Don’t Get Your Hopes Up Yet

After declaring aducanumab a failure, the manufacturer now says the drug may help slow cognitive decline in certain patients. Some experts are skeptical.

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Who Drank the Kool-Aid? How Children Get Hooked on Sugary Drinks

Misleading marketing and labeling may confuse parents about the health value of many juices, a new report finds.

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After a College Applicant Hits ‘Send’

Regardless of outcome, the application process itself forces the kind of growth parents dream of.

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In Search of Snoring Solutions

Snoring by itself is not dangerous, but it can have serious social consequences.

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Carl Safina Is Certain Your Dog Loves You

Animals have rich emotional lives, the ecologist argues. The evidence is “right in front of your eyes.”

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What Causes a Mysterious Paralysis in Children? Researchers Find Viral Clues

In one study, nearly 70 percent of children with the disease had antibodies to common enteroviruses that usually produce mild effects but can sometimes cause neurological problems.

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What to Know About the Landmark Opioid Trial Starting Monday

Here’s a guide to the first federal case in which local governments seek redress for the financial toll of a 20-year epidemic.

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Major Drug Companies Agree to Last-Minute Settlement of Opioid Trial

A broader deal may be announced later in the day. The settlement involves large pharmaceutical distributors and Teva, resolving cases that sought redress from the devastation caused by two decades of opioid abuse.

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Be Humble, and Proudly, Psychologists Say

Humility is not the boldest of personality traits, but it’s an important one, studies find. And it’s hard to fake.

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When Teen Drinking Becomes a Disorder

Why are some adolescents more vulnerable than others to excessive and risky alcohol use?

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The Silent Heart Attack You Didn’t Know You Had

Millions of people are unaware that they have had a silent myocardial infarction and are at risk of having another attack that could cause severe damage or death.

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Steps to Prevent Dementia May Mean Taking Actual Steps

Brain-training apps can’t match the several ways that exercise benefits the mind, research shows.

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Marijuana and Vaping: Shadowy Past, Dangerous Present

A technology initially promoted to help cigarette smokers has transformed marijuana use, too. Now, with cases of severe lung illness rising, health investigators are warning people to stop vaping cannabis.

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Should I Cut Out Alcohol to Get Rid of Fat?

First, I’ll toast you to a good question here. (I’m drinking green tea right now, but feel free to have a sip of whatever you wish.) When people ask “does alcohol make you fat,” or “should I stop drinking to lose weight,” the answer is complex, but can be summed up with:

• No, you don’t have to ditch alcohol to lose fat…
• BUT, if you do cut out drinking, it might help.

Alcohol And Weight Loss: It’s Complicated

Let’s start with the first point here. From a metabolic perspective, alcohol and your body have a weird relationship. There’s actually been a lot of research into it over the years because it’s so surprising.

Numerous studies, both observational and in controlled settings, have shown that people can consume light to moderate amounts of alcohol and not necessarily gain weight. (Moderate drinking is defined as 1 drink a day for women and no more than 2 drinks a day for men.)

Part of this may be due to alcohol’s unique effect on the body. Your body can’t store alcohol and the 7 calories per gram it delivers. (Yup, it does have calories — more per gram than carbs and protein, but less than fat.) So instead the body fast-tracks that booze through your system.

Additionally, a high percentage of calories from alcohol get burned up by your metabolism through a process called the thermic effect of food (TEF). The thermic effect of alcohol is about 22.5%, which puts it on par with protein (which has a TEF of 25-30%) and well ahead of carbs (6-8%) and fat (2-3%).

All of which is to say: Alcohol on it’s own won’t necessarily make or break your weight loss goals.

“If you enjoy a few drinks during the week, it is still possible to have a highly successful fat loss journey,” says Born Fitness Head Nutrition Coach Natalie Sabin.

Now for the but…

Why Alcohol Might Make You Fat

Just because your body doesn’t store alcohol’s calories, it doesn’t mean you (and your fat cells) get off scot-free.

When your body is processing those calories from all those hoppy IPAs, or just one more glass of wine, they take the place of other calories you could be burning — like the bacon double cheeseburger you had on the way home from the bar. With beer calories taking its place in the metabolic line, the burger’s calories become part of you (and your belly).

In fact, some research would lead you to believe that the problem isn’t necessarily the alcohol itself. It’s what can come along with drinking. You know, like nachos. Or two dozen wings. Or a box of Totino’s Pizza Rolls if it’s 2 a.m. and you’re in college.

“Many folks who drink alcohol also have a tendency to eat more,” Sabin says.

A review published in Physiology & Behavior backs her up on this. It found that, sure enough, drinking before or during a meal tends to increase food intake.

Also, note that even though your body can’t store alcohol, it can (and does) store the calories mixed with it — like the 83g of sugar in a frozen margarita.

So What Should You Do?

1. Examine how much you’re drinking currently. For some this can be very eye-opening on it’s own. You might see that the “beer or two” you have “now and then” is actually “a couple drinks every night, plus about a dozen on the weekend.” Remember, the studies mentioned previously involved light to moderate drinking — i.e. one drink per day for women, two for men. Drinking more than that is conclusively not good. Heavier drinking is associated with weight gain and increased waist circumference, as well as poor health. Excessive alcohol consumption is the third-leading cause of premature death in the U.S. If your drinking exceeds that one to two drinks per day guideline, then yeah, cutting back (or going dry) likely will help you lose fat.

2. Pay attention to what else you do when you drink. If your occasional cocktail with friends is just that — a cocktail — then the caloric load probably isn’t all that significant. But if your drinks seem to come with a late night pizza chaser, you might have an issue on your hands. Here again, cutting out drinks might help your fat loss.

3. Let’s say your drinking (and appetite) is under control, but you still aren’t losing fat. And let’s say your drink-per-day is a must-have. If that’s the case, you could try and offset the calories by trimming elsewhere. For example, a glass of wine is around 120 calories. A typical beer is about 150 calories (although those heavier microbrews that are so popular nowadays can be double that). Cut out 30 to 40g of carbs from somewhere else, and pay attention to any changes. “Remember, to get rid of fat you need to create a calorie deficit,” Sabin says. “That means burn more calories than you are consuming — whether that’s eating OR drinking.”

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What to Know About the Landmark Opioid Trial Starting Monday

Here’s a guide to the first federal case in which local governments seek redress for the financial toll of a 20-year epidemic.

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U.S.A. Triathlon Embraces CBD

The national governing body for triathlon will become the first organization of its type to sign a deal with a company that sells products containing cannabidiol.

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Paul Polak, Entrepreneur for Those Living on $2 a Day, Dies at 86

A former psychiatrist and real-estate speculator turned to helping the poor make money by selling foot pumps, charcoal and clean water

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Dr. Bernard Fisher, Who Revolutionized Breast Cancer Treatment, Dies at 101

He brought an end to the routine use of the debilitating radical mastectomy. He later battled false allegations of scientific misconduct.

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Running With Donkeys

It turns out that it is not much different than running with a stubborn dog, only they’re a lot bigger and can break your leg.

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Dorothea Buck, 102, Dies; Nazi Victim and Voice for Mentally Ill

After a forced sterilization at 19, she became first a sculptor and then an advocate for more humane psychiatric care in modern Germany and beyond.

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W.H.O. Continues Emergency Status for Ebola Outbreak in Congo

New cases are down to 15 a week from a high of 128 in April, but outbreaks are still popping up in remote and dangerous mining areas.

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W.H.O. Continues Emergency Status for Ebola Outbreak in Congo

New cases are down to 15 a week from a high of 128 in April, but outbreaks are still popping up in remote and dangerous mining areas.

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Zantac Recall Widens as Sanofi Pulls Its Drug Over Carcinogen Fears

The company’s announcement follows decisions by Walgreens, CVS and others to remove the drug from their shelves and after other manufacturers recalled their products.

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A ‘Menopause Champion’ at Work? Yes. You Also Get Paid Leave.

A British broadcaster says its new menopause policy will help free up a “taboo” subject and close the “gender pain gap.”

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How Pending Decision on Obamacare Could Upend 2020 Campaign

A federal appeals court’s ruling on the Affordable Care Act could be a huge headache for the president and take Democrats’ focus off Medicare for all.

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Judge Summons Drug C.E.O.s for Talks on Sweeping Opioid Settlement

Representatives of states and localities hard hit by the opioid epidemic will also be present. The high-stakes move is an effort to propel a resolution of thousands of lawsuits nationwide.

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Death on an Airplane

The defibrillator beeps. No response. The air is prickly with his life force waning. “One, two, three…,” they count.

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Raising a Twinless Twin

I didn’t want my daughter to experience survivor guilt or worse, to feel incomplete, as if she were part of a broken set.

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Get Ready for NASA’s First All-Female Spacewalk

Two women on Earth, Jessica Bennet and Mary Robinette Kowal, had a chat about two women astronauts in medium-sized spacesuits.

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Coming Out as Bipolar in Modern Love and Reliving It on TV

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25 Modern Love Essays to Read if You Want to Laugh, Cringe and Cry

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Parents Should Limit Sports Participation for Children, Trainers Say

Young athletes are practicing too hard in just one sport, increasing the risk of injuries and burnout. New guidelines urge parents to reduce the intensity.

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Juul Suspends Online Sales of Flavored E-Cigarettes

Facing multiple inquiries into its marketing practices and its role in the rise of teenage vaping, the company suspended internet access to mango, cucumber and other pods.

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Born to Trot

The best-selling author of “Born to Run” thought he knew almost everything about running. Then he met a donkey named Sherman.

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He Was Unbearably Itchy, but the Problem Wasn’t in His Skin

An older man was tormented by a rash that no one could diagnose — until he found a doctor who was known for unlocking difficult cases.

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Can Personality Affect Dementia Risk?

Extroversion, an energetic disposition, calmness and maturity were associated with a lower risk of dementia 50 years later.

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A Nazi Version of DDT Was Forgotten. Could It Help Fight Malaria?

Scientists have rediscovered a compound developed by German researchers during World War II. It appears to be more effective and perhaps safer than DDT.

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Taking Ayahuasca When You’re a Senior Citizen

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Starting Chemotherapy, When You’re Ready

It’s better if you start cancer treatment when you can jump in wholeheartedly and without regrets.

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You’re Only as Old as You Feel

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Drug Giants Pursuing $50 Billion Settlement of Opioid Cases

The nation’s three largest drug distributors, as well as two manufacturers, are in negotiations to settle thousands of cases before a trial set to begin on Monday.

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Sutter Health to Settle Antitrust Lawsuit

The hospital group in California was accused of using its market dominance to demand higher prices for health care.

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The China Connection: How One D.E.A. Agent Cracked a Global Fentanyl Ring

Fentanyl is quickly becoming America’s deadliest drug. But law enforcement couldn’t trace it to its source — until one teenager overdosed in North Dakota.

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Psoriasis Tied to Increased Cancer Risk

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Exercise Advice for Surviving Cancer, and Maybe Avoiding It

New guidelines say exercise may help cancer patients live longer, or help you avoid getting cancer in the first place.

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Is Celery Juice a Sham?

There are claims that the staid, crunchy workhorse usually found beside Buffalo wings can heal autoimmune diseases, among other benefits. Is that true?

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What Are the Benefits of CBD?

More than 60 percent of CBD users were taking it for anxiety, according to a survey of 5,000 people. Does it help?

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Are There Benefits to Drinking Kombucha?

If by “benefits” you mean being wildly popular and sometimes unpredictably alcoholic, then yes.

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What Are the Benefits of Turmeric?

Famed for purported anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, the botanical is hailed for helping a host of conditions. Is that true?

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A Young Man Nearly Lost His Life to Vaping

He thought vaping THC would be safer than smoking marijuana, but the vaping fumes shut down his lungs.

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Your Body Is a Wonderland

No really, it is. In his new book, “The Body,” Bill Bryson explains why — and how we can take better care of the skin we’re in.

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Staying on Guard Against Skin Cancer

If you see something on your skin that is new, changing, not healing or doesn’t seem right, get it checked out as soon as possible.

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CBD or THC? Common Drug Test Can’t Tell the Difference

Those cannabidiol-laced gummy bears may be entirely legal, but they could still get you arrested on marijuana possession charges.

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An Oncologist Asks When It’s Time to Say ‘Enough’

Azra Raza’s “The First Cell” poses hard questions about cancer treatment and end-of-life care.

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Improve Your Bedtime Routine With These Five Luxurious Tips

I don’t know who needs to hear this but stop scrolling on Instagram at night and start meditating.

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Can Eating Red Fruits and Vegetables Lead to Healthier Sperm?

Lycopene, a red plant pigment found in tomatoes, watermelons and pink grapefruits, improved some measures of sperm quality.

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Faced With a Drug Shortfall, Doctors Scramble to Treat Children With Cancer

A critical chemotherapy medication is in short supply, and physicians say there is no appropriate substitute.

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The New Makers of Plant-Based Meat? Big Meat Companies

Tyson, Smithfield, Perdue and Hormel have all rolled out meat alternatives, filling supermarket shelves with an array of plant-based burgers, meatballs and chicken nuggets.

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Rx for Doctors: Stop With the Urine Tests

The tests often are positive in people without symptoms, particularly older patients. The result: overtreatment with antibiotics.

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For ‘Erin Brockovich’ Fans, a David vs. Goliath Tale With a Twist

Robert Bilott was a corporate defense lawyer when a stranger shared a theory about why his cows were dying. “Exposure” is his story of what happened next.

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You’re Swabbing a Dead Gorilla for Ebola. Then It Gets Worse.

Carrion flies inside your hood. Sweat turns your gloves into water balloons. This is tough work, but it could predict disease outbreaks.

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Air Pollution Is Linked to Miscarriages in China, Study Finds

A new study published on Monday adds to growing evidence of the negative health effects of air pollution on pregnant women and their fetuses.

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You’re Swabbing a Dead Gorilla for Ebola. Then It Gets Worse.

Carrion flies inside your hood. Sweat turns your gloves into water balloons. This is tough work, but it could predict disease outbreaks.

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He Tried E-Cigarettes to Quit Smoking. Doctors Say Vaping Led to His Death.

Months after John Steffen died in Nebraska, officials said his death was part of a mysterious outbreak of vaping-related deaths and illnesses.

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Five Reasons the Diet Soda Myth Won’t Die

Repeated studies on a health bogeyman help explain wider problems with food research.

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Helping Teenagers Quit Vaping

As vaping deaths rise, quitting has a new urgency. But experts say withdrawal can be even more challenging than from conventional cigarettes.

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Staying on Guard Against Skin Cancer

If you see something on your skin that is new, changing, not healing or doesn’t seem right, get it checked out as soon as possible.

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E-Cigarettes Went Unchecked in 10 Years of F.D.A. Inaction

A decade after Congress gave the F.D.A. the power to regulate tobacco products like e-cigarettes, the federal government has repeatedly delayed or weakened efforts that could have protected teenagers.

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Your Paycheck May Impact Your Heart Health

The risk for cardiovascular disease may increase when a person’s income goes down, and decrease when it goes up.

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Kipchoge’s Inspiring Marathon Run, Just in Time for Chicago

Between the breaking of the two-hour barrier and the Chicago Marathon, it’s a big weekend in running.

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Judge Orders Pause in Opioid Litigation Against Purdue Pharma and Sacklers

The stay is only until Nov. 6. During that time, the parties must negotiate a plan for disclosing the details of the Sacklers’ wealth and Purdue’s role in the opioid epidemic.

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Carlos Celdran, 46, Philippine Activist and Performance Artist, aDies

He received widespread attention for his dramatic protest against the Roman Catholic Church after it blocked the passage of a reproductive health bill.

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No Drop in Vaping Cases, C.D.C. Says

Health officials say the flu season may complicate diagnosis of the lung damage from vaping, masking symptoms.

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No Drop in Vaping Cases, C.D.C. Says

Health officials say the flu season may complicate diagnosis of the lung damage from vaping, masking symptoms.

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Does Your Toothbrush Have an App Yet?

New technology is creating some excitement in the formerly ho-hum world of dental care.

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Little Wished-for Deaths

When faced with a death that had felt as if it never would come, I was surprised at the depth of my sadness.

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Bjorn Thorbjarnarson, Surgeon to Warhol and the Shah, Dies at 98

Warhol’s death in New York after undergoing surgery put him at the center of a lawsuit, but a later investigation suggested he and a hospital had not been at fault.

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Sarah Ruhl, the Celebrated Playwright, Will Publish a Memoir

Ms. Ruhl, who learned she had Bell’s palsy in 2010, will explore her struggle with the condition in a book.

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Karli on ‘Sesame Street’ Reveals Her Mother’s Addiction Battle

It’s the latest example of the show introducing characters or expanding their backgrounds to explain tough topics to children.

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Health Officials Urge Caution in Reducing Opioids for Pain Patients

In a newly published guide, federal health officials say doctors “should never abandon” pain patients and warn of acute withdrawal and other risks.

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Vaping Illnesses Keep Climbing Upward, Nearing 1,300

The cause of the outbreak is still unknown, and the only advice health officials can offer so far is to avoid vaping.

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A Virus in Koala DNA Stirs the Genetic Pot

Many animals, including humans, have DNA left over from ancient viral infections. In koalas, researchers are studying the process in real time.

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The Hardest Part of Home Schooling Was the Guilt

I had home-schooled my daughter for the past two years, so the test also felt like a final exam for me: Her score was also my teaching evaluation.

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Get a Dog, Live Longer?

Benefits of dog ownership may be particularly pronounced in those who have already had a heart attack.

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Scientists Designed a Drug for Just One Patient. Her Name Is Mila.

An achievement in ultra-personalized medicine also raises questions about fairness and regulation.

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Sexually Transmitted Disease Cases Rise to Record High, C.D.C. Says

Cases of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia in the United States jumped last year, and an alarming number of newborn deaths were linked to congenital syphilis.

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California Makes H.I.V.-Prevention Drugs Available Without a Prescription

The state is the first in the nation to allow pharmacists to dispense PrEP and PEP, drugs that can prevent new H.I.V. infections, over the counter.

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What Apes Can Teach Us About Our Heart Health

If gorillas and chimpanzees were born to clamber and climb, humans were born to walk and run.

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Johnson & Johnson Hit With $8 Billion Jury Verdict in Risperdal Suit

A Philadelphia jury found that a subsidiary downplayed the risks that the anti-psychotic drug could lead to breast growth in boys.

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Sexually Transmitted Disease Cases Rise to Record High, C.D.C. Says

Cases of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia in the United States jumped last year, and an alarming number of newborn deaths were linked to congenital syphilis.

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17-Year-Old May Be First Teen Vaping Death in U.S.

A Bronx boy has died, becoming what is believed to be the youngest of the 23 people to die nationwide from the mysterious vaping-related lung illness.

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Pregnant Women Should Get Flu and Whooping Cough Shots, C.D.C. Says

Millions do not, and they may be endangering their babies as well as themselves. Only 35 percent of pregnant women get both vaccines; about half get one.

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Stress Can Make You Sick. Take Steps to Reduce It.

In his new book, “The Stress Solution,” Dr. Rangan Chatterjee offers advice on countering the damaging effects of chronic stress.

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Statins May Affect Your Bone Health

Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may affect osteoporosis risk, depending on the dose.

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Pregnant? Try Not to Sleep on Your Back

Pregnant women who slept on their backs were more likely to have babies with low birth weight.

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Dating While Ob-Gyn

When a romantic prospect learns what I do for a living, things often get interesting. And weird.

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Vision Quest

How going temporarily blind led me to see my life more clearly.

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These Women Say a Trusted Pediatrician Abused Them as Girls. Now They Plan to Sue.

State officials stripped Stuart Copperman of his medical license almost 20 years ago. Armed with a new law, his former patients hope to file civil lawsuits.

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Want to Learn More About Breast Cancer? Read This Book

A 35-year-old journalist responded to her diagnosis with questions — lots of them. In “Radical,” she delivers the facts and the story of her treatment.

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When Biking and Bears Don’t Mix

Conservationists worry that the popularity of recreational mountain biking and e-bikes in public lands leads to unsafe conditions for humans, as well as for bears and other wildlife.

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Hypertension in Pregnancy May Portend Cardiovascular Ills in Mothers

Pre-eclampsia was tied to a higher risk of stroke, heart attacks and other problems in mothers.

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Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to 3 for Work on Cells

The prize was awarded to William G. Kaelin Jr., Peter J. Ratcliffe and Gregg L. Semenza for their work in discovering how cells sense and adapt to oxygen availability.

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Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to 3 for Work on Cells

The prize was awarded to William G. Kaelin Jr., Peter J. Ratcliffe and Gregg L. Semenza for their work in discovering how cells sense and adapt to oxygen availability.

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Is Your Child Struggling in School? Talk to Your Pediatrician

A new report advises pediatricians to give academic failure the same attention as any other complex problem affecting a child.

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Relief for Children’s Migraine Headaches

New guidelines for therapies for children and adolescents can reduce or eliminate attacks of migraine and greatly shorten their duration.

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In a Race Against Death, No Way to Call a Doctor

Medical personnel in Kashmir say preventable deaths are happening because of blocked streets, medicine shortages, and a phone and internet blockade by India.

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Jimmy Carter Needed Stitches After Falling at His Home

The oldest living former president, who is 95, “feels fine,” the Carter Center said.

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Hot Tub Displays at State Fair Eyed as Link to Legionnares’ Disease Outbreak

More than 100 people in North Carolina were sickened with Legionnares’ disease and Pontiac fever last month. One person died.

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Addicted to Screens? That’s Really a You Problem

Nir Eyal, who wrote the industry manual for hooking people on tech, now has a recipe to free you — even though it was your fault to begin with.

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Philippine Leader Rodrigo Duterte Says He Has Neuromuscular Disease

The president revealed that he has a chronic autoimmune ailment that leads to skeletal muscle weakness, and that the disease runs in his family.

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Sanders Said He Had a Common Heart Procedure. So Why the Mystery?

For three days, Mr. Sanders did not disclose pertinent health details, stirring questions about his condition. On Friday evening, doctors confirmed he had suffered a heart attack.

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Twin Births in the U.S. Are Dropping, and Experts Have a Theory

Researchers believe that the decline may be connected to advances in embryo transfers during in vitro fertilization.

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Australia Just Had a Bad Flu Season. That May Be a Warning for the U.S.

In 2017, a terrible flu season in Australia presaged an American outbreak in which 79,000 died. Experts advise getting the shot soon.

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F.D.A. Approves New H.I.V.-Prevention Drug, but Not for Women

Citing a lack of evidence, the agency will require Gilead to conduct further trials in women.

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F.D.A. Approves New H.I.V.-Prevention Drug, but Not for Women

Citing a lack of evidence, the agency will require Gilead to conduct further trials in women.

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Scientist Who Discredited Meat Guidelines Didn’t Report Past Food Industry Ties

The lead researcher, Bradley C. Johnston, said he was not required to report his past relationship with a powerful industry trade group.

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PCOS Is More Than a Fertility Issue

This condition can cause many compounding issues and should be treated independent of pregnancy plans.

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Medicare Shopping Season Is Almost Here

Every fall, the 60 million Americans who use the health plan can compare options and save money. Here’s what to consider.

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Medicare Shopping Season Is Almost Here

Every fall, the 60 million Americans who use the health plan can compare options and save money. Here’s what to consider.

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Regeneration: A Miracle, Against the Odds

Months after I’d shaved my head for cancer treatment, my old hair dropped out of the sky.

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Brain Stimulation Shows Promise in Treating Severe Depression

Years ago, more than two dozen patients received an electrical implant to counter their depression. They’re still feeling better, a new study finds.

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Vaping Illnesses Top 1,000, C.D.C. Says

The number of cases has risen weekly, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now reporting 18 deaths.

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Vaping Illnesses Top 1,000, C.D.C. Says

The number of cases has risen weekly, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now reporting 18 deaths.

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High Medical Bills Set Up Major Legal Showdown in California

Sutter Health, the big hospital group, is accused of abusing its market power to charge higher prices.

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Why Lifesaving Drugs May Be Missing on Your Next Flight

Citing chronic shortages, airlines have received exemptions from regulations requiring that flights carry five drugs on board.

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In the Pancreas, a Common Fungi May Drive Cancer

A new study found that certain fungi can settle in the pancreas, where they spur the growth of tumors.

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My Teen Lied to Me. Was I Right to Ground Him?

A psychologist’s advice for a parent whose teenager sneaks out of the house during the night to go to a party.

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After Hospitals’ Big Donation to N.Y. Democrats, a $140 Million Payout

Gov. Andrew Cuomo raised payments to hospitals at a time when Medicaid spending was already drastically over budget.

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Is Age Only a Number, Even When You’re Running for President?

The top three Democratic candidates are 78, 76 and 70 years old and one of them, Bernie Sanders, went to the hospital with chest pains. Voters want experienced leaders, but exactly how much life experience do they want?

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Lung Damage From Vaping Resembles Chemical Burns, Report Says

Doctors at the Mayo Clinic examined samples of lung tissue from 17 patients, all of which looked as if the people had been exposed to toxic chemicals, the researchers said.

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New York Declares the End of AIDS Epidemic Is Near

In New York, where the first cases of AIDS were reported in 1981, fewer than 2,500 new cases were reported in 2018, the lowest in many years.

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Income Drops in Young Adults Tied to Midlife Cognitive Deficits

Men and women in their 20s and early 30s who suffered big drops in income did worse on thinking tests in middle age.

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A Mysterious Sleeping Disorder That Turns Life Into a Waking Dream

The teenage boy was sleeping nearly all day. And when he was awake, he felt like he was cut off from reality. What was going on?

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These Butterflies Evolved to Eat Poison. How Could That Have Happened?

Scientists have unraveled the sequence of gene mutations that enabled the monarch butterfly to thrive on toxic milkweed.

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James Robinson, 79, Dies; Filled an Ambulance Gap in Brooklyn

Frustrated that responses to emergency calls took too long in Bedford-Stuyvesant, he started a volunteer ambulance corps, and it’s been nimble.

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Bernie Sanders Hospitalized for Heart Procedure, Cancels Campaign Events

The Vermont senator had two stents inserted after experiencing some chest discomfort at an event on Tuesday evening. His campaign said he will be resting for several days.

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‘I Am Fearless Again’: New Veterans’ Group Gives Women a Sense of Belonging

This new nationwide networking organization restores the social and professional connections that many women lose after leaving the military.

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Being Young, Active and Physically Fit May Be Very Good for Your Brain

Physically fit young adults have healthier white matter in their brains and better thinking skills than young people who are out of shape.

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Johnson & Johnson Reaches Settlement in First Federal Opioids Trial

The drugmaker will pay $10 million in the case, plus additional contributions worth $10.4 million, to avoid going to trial in two Ohio counties for its role in the opioids crisis.

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U.S. Judge Temporarily Blocks Georgia Abortion Law

Similar laws have been blocked in other states. Conservatives hope the Supreme Court will ultimately decide to weaken or overturn the constitutional right to an abortion.

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Up Close and Personal: New Essays From Leslie Jamison

In her second collection, “Make It Scream, Make It Burn,” the author of “The Empathy Exams” wages a journalistic battle between sentiment and detachment.

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D.E.A. Let Opioid Production Surge as Crisis Grew, Inspector General Says

The watchdog office, which is under the umbrella of the Justice Department, said the agency authorized large increases in the production of painkillers even as drug-related deaths soared.

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Hysterectomy May Raise Depression and Anxiety Risk

Four to 6 percent of women will develop depression or anxiety after hysterectomy, a new study found.

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The Real Problem With Beef

An extensive study confirms that red meat might not be that bad for you. But it is bad for the planet, with chicken and pork less harmful than beef.

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Finding Balance in a Tiny, Wobbly Boat

Rowing is a rigorous workout for the muscles as well as for mindfulness: Not wanting to flip keeps you focused.

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Meat’s Bad for You! No, It’s Not! How Experts See Different Things in the Data.

As the latest controversy over new research illustrates, nutrition science can be open to interpretation.

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Foods High in Vitamin A May Help Ward Off Skin Cancer

Diets high in vitamin A were linked to a lower risk for squamous cell carcinoma.

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