How Does the Coronavirus Compare to the Flu?

As new cases appear on the West Coast, some — including the president — see comparisons to the seasonal flu. Here’s a close look at the differences.

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Kept at the Hospital on Coronavirus Fears, Now Facing Large Medical Bills

Care was mandated by the government, but it’s not clear who has to pay.

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Who’s on the U.S. Coronavirus Task Force

Several of the nation’s top health officials are among those sitting on an advisory panel formed by President Trump.

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How Prepared Is the U.S. for a Coronavirus Outbreak?

The country is better positioned than most but still could face critical shortages of respirators and masks. Hospitals have triage plans in place. State and local governments have broad powers to quarantine.

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Surgeon General Urges the Public to Stop Buying Face Masks

“Seriously people,” the surgeon general said on Twitter, warning that a run on the masks could risk a shortage harmful to public health professionals.

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‘Where Do I Find Your Hand Sanitizer?’ Sorry, We Have None.

As shoppers look for products to help protect against an outbreak, they are increasingly finding empty shelves.

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They Recovered From the Coronavirus. Were They Infected Again?

In a few cases, patients again tested positive for the virus after they were no longer ill. But little is known about the virus, and it’s possible that testing flaws may be to blame.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: South Korea Confirms Over 800 New Cases

The country has the largest coronavirus outbreak outside China, with a total of 3,150 cases.

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Coronavirus Fears Reverberate Across Global Economy

The stock market had its worst week since 2008, signaling that one of the longest expansions in history could be ending. Policymakers said they were ready to act.

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When an Epidemic Looms, Gagging Scientists Is a Terrible Idea

In an epidemic, suppression of bad news costs lives and eventually angers the public. The White House is in danger of repeating the error.

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Coronavirus: Live Coverage and Updates

The World Health Organization said the virus, found in at least 56 countries so far, poses a “very high” global risk. But the White House accused the media of sowing fear to hurt President Trump.

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First Drug Shortage Caused by Coronavirus, F.D.A. Says

The agency cited confidential commercial information in not revealing the name of the drug, but critics say releasing details is vital in a public health crisis.

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Is the Coronavirus an Epidemic or a Pandemic? It Depends on Who’s Talking

This week, the World Health Organization stopped short of calling the outbreak a pandemic. Experts weigh in on the debate and explain the significance of the terms.

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To Take On the Coronavirus, Go Medieval on It

Quarantines and restrictive measures served a purpose in the old days. They can now, too.

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Raising a Nontoxic Man

How vulnerably nontoxic should my son make himself in a world that preys on the undefended — but whose opposite is the grotesque alpha-male caricature?

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He Drove Her to the Hospital. She Gave Him the Coronavirus.

Taxi and bus drivers are on the forefront of the spread of the coronavirus in Asia, even as a tourism downturn hurts their business.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: World Reaches ‘Decisive Point’ in Outbreak Fight, W.H.O. Says

More than a dozen countries recorded their first cases in the past 48 hours, as the W.H.O.’s director general said the outbreak had “pandemic potential.”

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China’s Ban on Wildlife Trade a Big Step, but Has Loopholes, Conservationists Say

The coronavirus epidemic prompted China to permanently ban trade of wild animals as food, but not for medicinal use.

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What Has Mike Pence Done in Health?

In naming him to lead the U.S. coronavirus response, President Trump praised his health policy record, but his biggest accomplishments are ones Republicans have opposed.

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He Held a Plank for More Than 8 Hours, Setting a Record

George E. Hood, a 62-year-old former Marine who lives in Illinois, set a new Guinness World Record this month with a time of 8:15:15.

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Dr. Stanley Dudrick, Who Saved Post-Surgical Patients, Dies at 84

Why were they dying after “successful” operations? He discovered the cause and came up with a remedy — intravenous nutrition — a technique that has saved millions of lives.

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Warren, Bloomberg and Rivals Agree: Trump Is ‘Not Ready’ for Coronavirus

Elizabeth Warren called for redirecting funds from President Trump’s border wall to fight possible outbreaks, and many candidates voiced skepticism of the administration’s leadership.

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Raising a Glass to Chronic Disease

While relinquishing my teaching profession, physical vitality, hair and a sense of a secure future, had I anesthetized myself with increasing doses of vino?

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When the Police Stop a Teenager With Special Needs

People with autism or other special needs may repeat words, avoid eye contact and run from authorities.

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Coronavirus Patient in California Was Not Tested for Days

Doctors suspected infection with the virus, but the patient did not fit the federal criteria for testing.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Potential New Paths of Transmission Put Global Authorities on Edge

The pathogen has now invaded 47 countries, with the U.S. and Germany recording the first cases with no obvious source of infection.

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Most Coronavirus Cases Are Mild. That’s Good and Bad News.

More than 80 percent of confirmed coronavirus cases are not severe, according to a large Chinese study. But mild symptoms could also make the epidemic harder to contain.

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They Were Infected With the Coronavirus. They Never Showed Signs.

Even asymptomatic people who are infected may be able to spread the virus. But people without symptoms are rarely tested.

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Coronavirus in California: C.D.C. Confirms Possible Community Transmission Case

A case in California may be the first infection without a known link to travel abroad.

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Gilead to Expand Coronavirus Drug Trials to Other Countries

The drug maker said that in March it would begin two more clinical trials of remdesivir, an experimental antiviral drug, in more nations outside China.

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Frustrated Trump Considers Naming Coronavirus ‘Czar’

President Trump is holding an evening news conference to address the government’s response.

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The Difference Between Worry, Stress and Anxiety

They’re not all the same, but we do have tips to help you deal with all of them.

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Coronavirus’s Next Victim? It Could Be Europe’s Open Borders

The crown jewel of the E.U., borderless travel, has been hit hard by the refugee crisis. The virus could deliver another blow.

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At Spanish Hotel Under Coronavirus Lockdown, Meals With Masks

The authorities announced on Wednesday that three more people had tested positive in the country.

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She Had Pain in Her Knee but No Obvious Injury. Why?

An 11-year-old athlete was suffering from pain, but all her tests kept coming back negative. What was going on?

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Europe Is Threatened as Illness Spreads From Italy

Six other European countries have reported cases, and an American soldier in South Korea became the first member of the U.S. armed forces to be infected.

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Shaved Heads, Adult Diapers: Life as a Nurse in the Coronavirus Outbreak

For many female health workers on the front line in China, even things like menstruation have become an occupational hazard.

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German Court Overturns Ban on Assisted Suicide

The decision came after a group of doctors, patients and proponents sued, arguing that a 2015 law effectively infringed on their constitutional rights.

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Are Foods Labeled ‘Low Sugar’ Misleading Consumers?

Food and drink claims like “just a tad sweet” or “healthy” may mask high levels of added sugars.

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How Exercise Might Affect Our Food Choices, and Our Weight

Men and women who started an exercise program no longer found high-calorie, fatty foods quite so irresistible.

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How to Prepare for Coronavirus

Wash your hands. Keep a good supply of essential medicines. Get a flu shot. Experts offer practical tips on how to get ready for a possible outbreak.

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Mallinckrodt Reaches $1.6 Billion Deal to Settle Opioid Lawsuits

The company sold more opioids in the U.S. than any other manufacturer during the height of the addiction crisis, prosecutors have said.

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C.D.C. Officials Warn of Coronavirus Outbreaks in the U.S.

Clusters of infection are likely in American communities, health officials said. Some lawmakers questioned whether the nation is prepared.

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Health Officials Warn of Coronavirus Outbreaks in the U.S.

Clusters of infection are likely in American communities, health officials said. Some lawmakers questioned whether the nation is prepared.

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Vitamin D During Pregnancy May Benefit Children’s Bones

Women who took high doses of vitamin D during pregnancy had children with stronger bones.

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Running in the Time of Coronavirus

The cancellation of the Hong Kong Marathon because of coronavirus concerns didn’t stop some from running.

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Mental-Health Researchers Ask: What Is ‘Recovery’?

There are many ways to measure mental distress. But it’s far harder to predict, or even describe, the improvement that often follows.

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‘I Felt Like Crying’: Coronavirus Shakes China’s Expecting Mothers

Pregnant women describe a lonely, sometimes terrifying experience navigating the country’s overburdened health care system during the outbreak.

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​In Coronavirus Crisis, Korean City Tries Openness, a Contrast to China

Even in the center of the outbreak in Daegu, officials are not restricting the movement of people, which could be a template as the virus moves around the globe.

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Mental-Health Researchers Ask: What Is ‘Recovery’?

There are many ways to measure mental distress. But it’s far harder to predict, or even describe, the improvement that often follows.

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The Distorted Reflections of an Eating Disorder

The mirror became a cruel optical illusion: I kept crunching, tucking, sweating and squatting, but my reflection just got uglier.

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Mental-Health Researchers Ask: What Is ‘Recovery’?

There are many ways to measure mental distress. But it’s far harder to predict, or even describe, the improvement that often follows.

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How to Quarantine at Home

If you live with others, sleep in separate rooms. Keep windows open. Get an indoor pet.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Spanish Hotel Locked Down Amid Outbreak Fears

An Italian doctor staying at a resort in the Canary Islands has tested positive for the virus. New outbreaks in Europe, Asia and the Middle East are renewing fears of a coming global pandemic.

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Westerdam Passengers at Low Risk of Coronavirus Infection, C.D.C. Says

The agency does not know why one passenger’s test results were positive, but said there is no risk to fellow travelers.

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As Fears of a Pandemic Mount, W.H.O. Says World Is Not Ready

The announcement comes as infections surge in Iran, Italy and South Korea. But the number of cases in China has begun to decline — for now.

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7 Essential Books About Pandemics

As the world grapples with the coronavirus outbreak, these works remind us that humans have faced deadly plagues for millenniums.

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Hong Kong Says It Will Begin Evacuating Residents From Wuhan

The death of one Hong Kong resident in the mainland Chinese city heightened fears for thousands of others stuck in the center of the coronavirus outbreak.

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New Genomic Tests Aim to Diagnose Deadly Infections Faster

Rapid genomic tests are poised to change the way doctors diagnose and treat infections, but their cost may limit widespread use.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Outbreaks Raise Fears of Pandemic

South Korea reported hundreds of new infections, and Iran said at least 12 people there had died. In Europe, Italy is working to contain a spike in cases.

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‘All Hands on Deck’: Health Workers Race to Track Thousands of Americans Amid Coronavirus

Local health departments around the United States are scrambling to monitor thousands of people returning from travel in China and elsewhere. Among the tasks: daily calls, emails, texts.

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For China’s Overwhelmed Doctors, an Understanding Voice Across the Ocean

Erjing Cui, a Seattle psychotherapist, volunteers for Yong Xin Kang Yi, a crisis line for medical workers fighting the coronavirus epidemic.

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Debating the Value of PSA Prostate Screening

In many men identified as having prostate cancer following PSA screening, the disease is neither aggressive nor likely to kill them before something else does.

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When a Teenager’s Irregular Periods Are Cause for Concern

One common cause is polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, which is difficult to diagnose in adolescents.

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Milk and Juice Are Not as Needed as You Might Think

There are reasons to question an expert panel’s recommendations for children.

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Religious Groups in China Step Into the Coronavirus Crisis

In temples, mosques and churches, China’s believers have been eager to fight the virus. Not all their efforts have been well received.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: South Korea Raises Threat Alert Level

The move empowers the government to lock down cities, as Italy imposes its own regional lockdown and cases rise in Iran.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: South Korean Cases Spike, and Fear Builds

A major city is locked down and 28 countries outside of China have reported a total of 1,500 cases.

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Great Running Spots Across America

If you’re like me, vacation planning also means “where am I going to run?” planning.

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Coronavirus Cases in the United States Reach 34, and More Are Expected

The contagion “represents a tremendous public health threat,” said one federal health official.

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Coronavirus Cases in the United States Reach 34, and More Are Expected

The contagion “represents a tremendous public health threat,” said one federal health official.

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At Walgreens, Complaints of Medication Errors Go Missing

Consultants working on a report for the drugstore chain were told not to mention some concerns raised by employees. Safety issues have also been flagged at CVS.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Fears of Global Spread as Cases Accelerate in Iran and South Korea

Iran acknowledged 18 cases in three cities, with four fatalities, and a surge in cases in South Korea was linked to a secretive church.

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Microbes Point the Way to Shipwrecks

Distinct microbiomes flourish around sunken ships as they become artificial reefs, new research in the Gulf of Mexico reveals.

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Is There Such a Thing as a ‘Sugar High’?

Many parents blame sugar for their children’s hyperactive behavior. But the myth has been debunked.

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COVID-19 and Travel: Answers to Travelers' Questions

With COVID-19 disease upending plans and commerce globally, expert advice on how to think about traveling now.

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‘No More Hugging, No More Kissing.’ At Home in Hong Kong With 2 Frontline Doctors.

Drs. Eunice and Pierre Chan have taken extraordinary measures to treat patients and protect their family amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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What a Party in Japan May Tell Us About the Coronavirus’s Spread

Will the virus spiral beyond China? Public health experts are closely studying cluster cases in other Asian countries.

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Why the Coronavirus Seems to Hit Men Harder Than Women

Women mount stronger immune responses to infection, scientists say. And in China, men smoke in much greater numbers.

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‘No More Hugging, No More Kissing.’ At Home in Hong Kong With 2 Frontline Doctors.

Drs. Eunice and Pierre Chan have taken extraordinary measures to treat patients and protect their family amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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Whisky Knows Her Toys

A Border collie in Norway learned the names and categories of her many, many toys, just by playing a game with her owners.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Japan Reports First Deaths of Ship Passengers

The two passengers who had been quarantined on the Diamond Princess were in their 80s and had underlying health issues, the authorities said. They had been hospitalized for more than a week.

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Stalked by the Fear That Dementia Is Stalking You

Testing for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia is hardly foolproof, and could even backfire.

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How Common Mental Shortcuts Can Cause Major Physician Errors

Tendencies like left-digit bias can have life-altering consequences for patients.

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How to Raise Siblings Who Get Along

Playing together is part of it, but so is having chores kids can complete as a team (especially if they can sneak in some fun while they work).

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Can Hearing Aids Help Prevent Dementia?

Research suggests that paying more attention to the “invisible disability” of hearing loss might improve our brains.

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Macrolide Antibiotics Early in Pregnancy Tied to Birth Defects

Taking antibiotics like erythromycin, clarithromycin or azithromycin early in the course of pregnancy may increase the risk of birth defects.

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I Tried 6 Popular Anti-Snoring Devices. Here’s How They Did.

Plenty of devices promise to stop snoring. We found only a few that actually seem to work.

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White-Lipped Peccary Species May Be in Steep Decline

With forests depleted by development, the pig-like animals are disappearing rapidly, scientists have found in a new study.

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To Prevent the Next Coronavirus, Stop the Wildlife Trade

Conservationists see a persistent threat of epidemics so long as tens of millions of animals are traded in Southeast Asia.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Cambodia Says Cruise Ship Passengers Are Virus-Free

The authorities said they had tested 740 passengers from the Westerdam, a cruise ship that was permitted to dock in the country last week after being turned away from ports across Asia.

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Vape Shops Face a Choice: Close or Rebrand?

Hundreds of stores are stocked almost entirely with flavored nicotine products that will soon be illegal to sell in the state.

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Welcoming a Grandchild, Right in the Delivery Room

Many grandparents — mostly mothers and mothers-in-law — are present for the birth of a grandchild.

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Super Cushioned Running Shoes Are All the Rage, but Aren’t Foolproof

Runners wearing maximalist running shoes pound harder and pronate more than in standard shoes.

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Cruise Giant Carnival Works to Manage Deepening Coronavirus Crisis

Carnival could be hurt financially after passengers on two of its ships were found to be infected.

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Video Chats and Ordering In: Coronavirus Quarantine With a Smartphone

This is not your grandmother’s quarantine. People are confined and afraid, but their virtual lives have been largely uninterrupted.

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In Coronavirus Fight, China Sidelines an Ally: Its Own People

The outbreak has exposed the powerlessness of private charities, civic groups and others who could help the effort but whom the Communist Party considers rivals.

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How a Pharmacy Handles Mask Hoarders and Coronavirus Fears

At a small pharmacy in Hong Kong, part of the job has become calming nervous customers desperate for supplies.

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Live Updates: Over 150 Million Chinese Are Under Coronavirus Lockdown

More than 10 percent of the country’s population faces restrictions on how often they can leave their homes.

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Hidden Beneath the Hospital Gown

In contrast to the authority and protection the doctor’s white coat confers, hospital gowns make patients exposed, vulnerable and stripped of their identity.

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Why Teenagers Reject Parents’ Solutions to Their Problems

It’s usually because we’re not giving them what they’re really looking for.

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How to Build Healthy Habits

It’s not about willpower. Good habits happen when we set ourselves up for success. Our new challenge will show you how.

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Hidden Beneath the Hospital Gown

In contrast to the authority and protection the doctor’s white coat confers, hospital gowns make patients exposed, vulnerable and stripped of their identity.

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Video Game Makers Want to Get Players Off the Couch

Developers are offering a physical twist to keep traditional fans interested and draw new ones who are bored with their workouts.

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Senator Tom Cotton Repeats Fringe Theory of Coronavirus Origins

Scientists have dismissed suggestions that the Chinese government was behind the outbreak, but it’s the kind of tale that gains traction among those who see China as a threat.

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Payout From a National Opioids Settlement Won’t Be as Big as Hoped

Expectations of a whopping payday set off thousands of lawsuits. But lawyers for the suing cities and states now concede that companies will shell out far less.

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Is Coffee Good for You?

Yes! But it depends on the kind of coffee and the quantity.

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Rate of New Fatalities Drops in China

China’s National Health Commission on Monday reported 2,048 new cases of coronavirus infections and 105 new deaths over the previous 24 hours.

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She Didn’t Want a Pelvic Exam. She Received One Anyway.

Medical schools and students are grappling with an unsettling practice: Performing pelvic exams on unconscious, non-consenting patients.

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How to Stop a Disease From Crossing Borders

The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Global Health Protection talks about the coronavirus and her organization’s efforts to keep people safe when they travel.

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She Didn’t Want a Pelvic Exam. She Received One Anyway.

Medical schools and students are grappling with an unsettling practice: Performing pelvic exams on unconscious, non-consenting patients.

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Ink Rx? Welcome to the World of Paramedical Tattoos

Needles and pigments are helping medical patients heal emotionally.

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The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

I was skeptical, but it turns out there is something to be said for a daily fast, preferably one lasting at least 16 hours.

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Coronavirus Updates: Evacuated Americans Carried Virus From Cruise Ship to Airplane

Fourteen passengers, who were believed to be well before they were evacuated from a cruise ship in Japan on Monday, were found to be infected before boarding a charter plane to the United States.

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U.S. Passengers Evacuate Quarantined Cruise Ship in Japan

Americans boarded two flights chartered by the State Department and headed to the United States after the number of coronavirus cases aboard the Diamond Princess grew to 355.

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Coronavirus Infection Found After Cruise Ship Passengers Disperse

Amid assurances that the Westerdam was disease free, hundreds of people disembarked in Cambodia and headed for airports. One was later found to be infected.

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U.S. Says It Will Evacuate Americans From Cruise Ship

Passengers and crew members quarantined off Japan were told by the American Embassy that a chartered flight would arrive on Sunday to take them back to the United States.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: After Hundreds Leave Cruise Ship, American Passenger Tests Positive

Cambodia let the ship dock, and welcomed its passengers ashore, after five other nations turned it away. Now, Malaysia says an 83-year-old passenger has tested positive twice for the coronavirus.

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France Confirms First Death in Europe From Coronavirus

The death of an 80-year-old Chinese tourist in a Paris hospital was the first known fatality from the new virus outside Asia.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: First Death Outside Asia Reported in France

The victim was an 80-year-old tourist from China who had been hospitalized since Jan. 25, the French health minister said.

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Sugary Drink Consumption Plunges in Chile After New Food Law

A study finds that a landmark law requiring warning labels on unhealthy foods made a swift difference in purchases of sodas, bottled water and juices.

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The End of Australia as We Know It

What many of us have witnessed this fire season feels alive and monstrous. With climate change forcing a relaxed country to stumble toward new ways of work, leisure and life, will politics follow?

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Appeals Court Rejects Trump Medicaid Work Requirements in Arkansas

The ruling, written by a Reagan appointee, said the administration failed to show how such rules would help Medicaid to meet its mission of covering the poor.

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Some Assisted-Living Residents Don’t Get Promised Care, Suit Charges

Court decisions in California may shed light on how large chains make staffing decisions.

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They Wanted Research Funding, So They Entered the Lottery

A survey of New Zealand scientists found that recipients of a randomized funding program favored random allocations of some kinds of grant money.

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U.S. Supports Aid to North Korea for Fighting the Coronavirus

The North has reported no cases of the virus, but relief groups say it is woefully unprepared to deal with an outbreak.

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How Many Coronavirus Cases in China? Officials Tweak the Answer

China’s health authorities have decided to no longer count as confirmed cases those patients who test positive but don’t show symptoms. Skepticism was immediate.

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Huge Shelters for Coronavirus Patients Pose New Risks, Experts Fear

It’s not clear how patients are screened or treated in China’s makeshift wards, nor even how long they are to remain.

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Having ‘The Talk’ With My 80-Something Dad

I was not prepared for the phone call from my father’s skilled nursing facility asking for permission to provide him contraceptives.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: China Says 1,700 Medical Workers Have Been Infected

Six of the workers have died, the government said on Friday. It was the first time officials have disclosed the number.

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China Expands Chaotic Dragnet in Coronavirus Crackdown

The “wartime” campaign to round up all who might be sick was extended to cities beyond the epicenter, even as it was marred by confusion that has isolated vulnerable patients and left some to die.

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A Timeline of the Coronavirus

The outbreak of the virus, which began in Wuhan, China, has left tens of thousands sickened and more than 1,000 people dead. Officials have declared it a global health emergency.

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How the Coronavirus Numbers Changed So Sharply

A new way of counting used by the Chinese authorities should catch more cases and get people into treatment earlier. But the scale of the epidemic will remain unclear for some time.

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As Virus Tightens Grip on China, the Art World Feels the Squeeze

Movie theaters have closed, art fairs have been canceled and orchestra performances called off as the epidemic has curtailed travel and foot traffic on the mainland and beyond.

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An American in a Locked Down Chinese Town: ‘Everyone Here Is So Bored’

Policed by his neighbors and inundated with misinformation, Bob Huang watches a small community grow increasingly isolated.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: In Hubei Province, Infections Skyrocket to Nearly 50,000

The number of deaths in Hubei Province more than doubled the prior daily record, while the number of new cases soared by 14,840 to a total of 48,206 cases.

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Tactics for Expressing Misery in the Office

Some people are unhappy at work, and some people merely look unhappy. Which are you?

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Why Doctors Dismiss Dizziness

It’s one of the most common medical complaints, but patients say many doctors don’t take it seriously.

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Lessons in Love From Mom and Dad

Some successful people reflect on what they most appreciate learning from their parents: Being open-hearted, present and responsible.

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In Coronavirus, $45-Billion Cruise Industry Faces a Big Challenge

Cruise companies have been reluctant to release data on bookings, but some travel advisers say they are off by as much as 15 percent.

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Coronavirus Forces Foreign Students in China to Choose: Stay or Go

As Americans and others flee Chinese universities, the crisis is severing ties that have historically brought the country closer to the rest of the world.

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A Store, a Chalet, an Unsealed Pipe: Coronavirus Hot Spots Flare Far From Wuhan

A handful of buildings around the world have been linked to multiple cases of the new virus, raising fears of rapid transmission.

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Coronavirus Cases Seemed to Be Leveling Off. Not Anymore.

On Thursday, health officials in China reported more than 14,000 new cases in Hubei Province alone. A change in diagnostic criteria may be the reason.

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Coronavirus Cases Seemed to Be Leveling Off. Not Anymore.

On Thursday, health officials in China reported more than 14,000 new cases in Hubei Province alone. A change in diagnostic criteria may be the reason.

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How Many Coronavirus Cases in China? Officials Tweak the Answer

China’s health authorities have decided to no longer count as confirmed cases those patients who test positive but don’t show symptoms. Skepticism was immediate.

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A Store, a Chalet, an Unsealed Pipe: Coronavirus Hot Spots Flare Far From Wuhan

A handful of buildings around the world have been linked to multiple cases of the new virus, raising fears of rapid transmission.

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Coronavirus Test Kits Sent to States, 30 Countries Are Flawed, C.D.C. Says

Some tests distributed by the agency deliver “inconclusive” results. The C.D.C. will need to ship new ingredients, further delaying results.

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Juul Bought Ads Appearing on Cartoon Network and Other Youth Sites, Suit Claims

The case, brought by Massachusetts after a lengthy investigation, presents some of the strongest evidence the vaping company was marketing to teenagers.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: China Seeks to Restart Economy While Fighting Outbreak

A Japanese official tested positive after surveying passengers on a ship being held under quarantine in the port of Yokohama.

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Coronavirus Forces Foreign Students in China to Choose: Stay or Go

As Americans and others flee Chinese universities, the crisis is severing ties that have historically brought the country closer to the rest of the world.

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A Store, a Chalet, an Unsealed Pipe: Coronavirus Hot Spots Flare Far From Wuhan

A handful of buildings around the world have been linked to multiple cases of the new virus, raising fears of rapid transmission.

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Combining Aerobics and Weights Tied to Optimal Weight Control

Activities like walking and lifting weights were both tied to a healthier weight, but combining the two may have the most benefits.

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He Had Trouble Breathing, and Inhalers Didn’t Help. What Was Going On?

He’d had episodes of coughing and wheezing since he was a boy. Now in his 60s, he worried his symptoms would force him to quit working.

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Huge Shelters for Coronavirus Patients Pose New Risks, Experts Fear

It’s not clear how patients are screened or treated in China’s makeshift wards, nor even how long they are to remain.

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How Morning and Afternoon People Can Get Along at Work

Whether you’re a morning lark or a night owl, here are some tips to help you get along with that person who always seems to bother you at the wrong time.

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Sugary Drink Consumption Plunges in Chile After New Food Law

A study finds that a landmark law requiring warning labels on unhealthy foods made a swift difference in purchases of sodas, bottled water and juices.

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A $4 Million NICU Bill: The Price of Prematurity

As the number of preterm births rises, families are shouldering unexpected out-of-pocket expenses.

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As Foreigners Flee China, Pakistan Tells Its Citizens to Stay

Pakistan has refused to evacuate 800 citizens in Wuhan, fearing an outbreak at home. Some stuck in the hot zone worry they are part of a larger geopolitical game.

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Top Dogs, Top Docs: Minding the Muscles at Westminster

America’s premier competition is not just a beauty contest. Supporting elite canine athletes (and owners) is a growing pack of massage and sports medicine specialists.

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Top Dogs, Top Docs: Minding the Muscles at Westminster

America’s premier competition is not just a beauty contest. Supporting elite canine athletes (and owners) is a growing pack of massage and sports medicine specialists.

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Indonesia Has No Reported Coronavirus Cases. Is That the Whole Picture?

Experts find it astonishing that Indonesia has yet to announce a case despite hosting some 5,000 Chinese tourists a day in Bali before halting flights last week.

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Coronavirus Updates: Thousands Ordered to Quarantine After Cases Are Linked to Shopping Center

Dozens of people were quarantined at a Hong Kong housing complex after the virus appeared to spread through the building’s pipes. The number of total cases in China topped 42,000.

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Excess Vitamin B12 May Be Deadly

Very high blood levels of vitamin B12 were tied to an increased risk of early death.

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A Daily Aspirin for Pregnancy?

Pregnant women who take a daily baby aspirin may reduce the risk for premature birth.

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You’re Not Listening. Here’s Why.

There’s an unconscious tendency to tune out people you feel close to because you think you already know what they are going to say.

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Pangolins Are Suspected as a Potential Coronavirus Host

The world’s most trafficked mammal may be involved in the Wuhan outbreak, but the evidence is far from clear.

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Grizzly Bear Death Rates Are Climbing

Trains, cars and poaching have all contributed to a soaring number of fatalities, prompting fears for the grizzlies’ future.

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In Trump’s Budget, Big Health Care Cuts but Few Details

The president’s proposal can be read as a second-term policy blueprint. On the future of the Affordable Care Act, it’s awfully vague.

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Bruce McEwen, 81, Is Dead; Found Stress Can Alter the Brain

A neuroscientist, he showed how an unrelenting barrage of stress hormones can break down the body, leading to disease, depression, obesity and more.

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An Alzheimer’s Drug Trial Fails: ‘We Don’t Have Anything Now’

With high hopes, drugs to fight brain plaques were tested in people genetically destined to develop dementia. The drugs failed.

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A Job Overseas, but Stranded by Coronavirus Travel Bans

A software engineer finds herself unable to return to her job in Hong Kong after the Philippine government banned travel to the city.

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Lessons That Go Beyond the Coronavirus Outbreak

There are more useful things to do than worry. For one thing, you could wash your hands. (And did you get your flu shot?)

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Coronavirus Updates: Xi Tours Beijing After 97 Die in a Day in China

China’s leader, who has been little seen since the outbreak began, was shown publicly overseeing efforts to contain the coronavirus.

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As Deaths Mount, China Tries to Speed Up Coronavirus Testing

China is racing to screen ever more patients in Hubei Province, acknowledging that delays in diagnosing the virus are a major obstacle to controlling the epidemic.

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Coronavirus Epidemic Reaches Bleak Milestone, Exceeding SARS Toll

This outbreak has killed more people, and more quickly, than a previous epidemic.

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Half of Us Face Obesity, Dire Projections Show

By 2030, nearly one in two adults will be obese, and nearly one in four will be severely obese.

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The Marketing of Stimulants for Children With A.D.H.D.

Doctors must balance patients’ needs, parents’ concerns, pressure from pharmaceutical representatives and challenges from insurance companies.

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Her Grandmother Got the Coronavirus. Then So Did the Whole Family.

“What kind of government is this?’ asks a family of three generations sickened by the new virus and desperate for care in Wuhan, the Chinese city at the center of the outbreak.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Deaths in China Surpass Toll From SARS

More than 800 people have died from the new virus in China. The 2002-3 epidemic, which also began in the country, killed 774 people worldwide.

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Where’s Xi? China’s Leader Commands Coronavirus Fight From Safe Heights

Xi Jinping has backed out of the spotlight as the country faces its worst crisis in years, reflecting the political risks he faces if efforts to contain the virus fail.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: An American in Wuhan Dies of the Virus

The death appeared to be the first of a U.S. citizen from the disease and prompted further questions about Beijing’s handling of the outbreak.

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C.D.C. and W.H.O. Offers to Help China Have Been Ignored for Weeks

Privately, Chinese doctors say they need outside expertise. But Beijing, without saying why, has shown no interest so far.

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New Report on 138 Coronavirus Cases Reveals Disturbing Details

A highly contagious patient, virus transmission inside a hospital and unexpected turns for the worse have emerged as part of the epidemic in China.

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Inundated With Flu Patients, U.S. Hospitals Brace for Coronavirus

Resources are already stretched during flu season. With so much medical equipment and drugs made in China, public health experts are anxiously watching the global supply chain.

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What They Paid to Make a Baby (or 2)

Not everyone who uses I.V.F. winds up with a baby. Five families who did reveal their out-of-pocket costs.

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Could a Keto Diet Be Bad for Athletes’ Bones?

Race walkers on a low-carbohydrate, high-fat ketogenic diet showed early signs indicative of bone loss.

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Condoms With Extras? No Thanks.

Spermicides, tingling gel and other condom add-ons may do more harm than good.

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She Had One Goal Before She Died: Finish That Last Marathon

Renee Seman ran six of the world’s major marathons after she learned she had breast cancer.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Trump Praises China’s Response to Outbreak as Death Toll Passes 600

After speaking by telephone with China’s leader, Xi Jinping, President Trump said on Twitter that “he will be successful.”

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Mourning My Mom, One Red Carpet at a Time

The ritual of watching Hollywood awards show coverage helps keep my mom’s voice from fading, if only through the texts I imagine her sending.

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Chinese Doctor, Silenced After Warning of Outbreak, Dies From Coronavirus

Dr. Li Wenliang issued a warning about a strange new virus. Then the authorities summoned him for questioning.

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As Coronavirus Spreads, Mask Makers Go Into Overdrive

A factory in western France has become an unlikely outpost to help overcome a severe shortage as supplies dry up in China.

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In Coronavirus, China Weighs Benefits of Buffalo Horn and Other Remedies

China is advising doctors to consider mixing Western antiviral drugs with traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of the coronavirus. But experts question the efficacy of Chinese remedies.

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China Begins Testing an Antiviral Drug in Coronavirus Patients

Patients in a clinical trial will receive a placebo or remdesivir, which has shown promise in laboratory studies.

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‘I Keep Hearing Painful Coughs’: Life on Quarantined Cruise Ship

Twenty cases of the new coronavirus have been found on the Diamond Princess ship as Japanese health officials continue to screen passengers. They even let people outside for a bit.

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Chinese Doctor, Silenced After Warning of Outbreak, Dies From Coronavirus

Dr. Li Wenliang sounded an alarm about a strange new virus. Then the authorities summoned him for questioning.

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W.H.O. Fights a Pandemic Besides Coronavirus: an ‘Infodemic’

Working with the big tech companies, the U.N. health agency has made strides in combating rumors and falsehoods on the internet about the new infection.

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The Role of Memes in Teen Culture

Memes can provide an opening for parents to talk to adolescents about serious issues like coronavirus or the possibility of war.

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When the Teenager or Young Adult Has Cancer

Adolescents and young adults are a special population of cancer patients.

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A Possible Strategy for Fending Off Surprise Medical Bills

Writing in payment limits when signing hospital forms might provide some leverage over disputes that arise from surprise medical bills, some proponents suggest.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: China’s Death Toll Soars as Wuhan Plans Roundup of Infected

The rise in the death toll and number of new cases came as Chinese leaders told Wuhan to set up mass quarantine centers for people with the coronavirus.

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China Clamps Down on Coronavirus Coverage as Cases Surge

Public frustrations were once left uncensored online, and news outlets reported rigorously on the epidemic. Those days may be past.

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Christina Koch Lands on Earth, and Crosses a Threshold for Women in Space

The astronaut completed three all-female spacewalks and set a record for time in space, but you should remember her for much more.

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Giving the Gift of Mobility in a City Locked Down by Coronavirus

Wearing a powder blue protective suit, face mask and goggles, Zhang Lei ferries Wuhan residents, especially the elderly, to buy groceries, get medicine and go to the hospital.

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Why the New Coronavirus (Mostly) Spares Children

So far, very few young children seem to be falling ill. The pattern was seen in outbreaks of SARS and MERS, too.

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Inside the Race to Contain America’s First Coronavirus Case

The health emergency is global, but in the United States, it is local public health officials who isolate the sick, trace “close contacts’’ and deliver thermometers.

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Losing Track of Time in the Epicenter of China’s Coronavirus Outbreak

People in Wuhan line up for groceries and medical checkups — and are skeptical of official reassurances.

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Giving the Gift of Mobility in a City Locked Down by Coronavirus

Wearing a powder blue protective suit, face mask and goggles, Zhang Lei ferries Wuhan residents, especially the elderly, to buy groceries, get medicine and go to the hospital.

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Deaths in China Rise, With No Sign of Slowdown

Hyundai is suspending production in South Korea amid supply chain problems linked to the coronavirus, and Japan quarantined a cruise ship where 10 infections were found.

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China Pledged to Build a New Hospital in 10 Days. It’s Close.

State news outlets reported that the 1,000-bed facility would accept patients from Monday even as construction workers raced to complete it.

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In Coronavirus, China Weighs Benefits of Buffalo Horn and Other Remedies

China is advising doctors to consider mixing Western antiviral drugs with traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of the coronavirus. But experts question the efficacy of Chinese remedies.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Hong Kong Imposes Quarantines as China Death Toll Rises

President Trump has pledged to work with China on the outbreak, while cruise ships get new scrutiny after infections are found on two.

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Fear and Takeout: 14 Days in Coronavirus ‘Self-Quarantine’

Hundreds of Americans who recently traveled to China are isolating themselves in basements and dorm rooms, waiting to see if they develop symptoms of the dangerous virus.

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Giving the Gift of Mobility in a City Locked Down by Coronavirus

Wearing a powder blue protective suit, face mask and goggles, Zhang Lei ferries Wuhan residents, especially the elderly, to buy groceries, get medicine and go to the hospital.

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Could a Keto Diet Be Bad for Athletes’ Bones?

Race walkers on a low-carbohydrate, high-fat ketogenic diet showed early signs indicative of bone loss.

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Even Without Symptoms, Wuhan Coronavirus May Spread, Experts Fear

A report purporting to describe asymptomatic transmission in Germany has come under fire. But many experts still believe it’s happening.

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Dr. Leonard Shengold, 94, Psychoanalyst Who Studied Child Abuse, Dies

He said mistreating and neglecting children amounted to “soul murder” — a deliberate attempt to crush or eradicate the personality of a vulnerable young person.

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Walgreens Will Pay $7.5 Million to Settle Unlicensed-Pharmacist Claims

For over a decade, Kim Thien Le handled hundreds of thousands of prescriptions without a license, including many for highly addictive opioids like oxycodone, prosecutors in California have said.

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Another H.I.V. Vaccine Fails a Trial, Disappointing Researchers

After more than 30 years of research, 1.7 million people are still infected each year with the virus that causes AIDS.

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Coronavirus Crisis Shows China’s Governance Failure

As the Communist Party cements control, more officials worry about pleasing their bosses than taking care of the people.

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Spreading Along With the Coronavirus: Confusion

People with travel plans to China and other Asian countries, are looking for answers about flight cancellations, refunds and, chiefly, safety.

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The Heavier the Baby, the Fitter the Young Adult?

As birth weight increased, so did levels of cardiovascular fitness at ages 17 to 25, a Swedish study found.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Xi Urges Tougher Response to the Crisis

China’s leader called the outbreak “a major test of China’s system.” Macau said it was closing its casinos, and Hong Kong reported its first death from the virus.

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How Monkeys Taught Me to Appreciate Teen Sleepovers

One of our chief jobs as parents is to encourage our kids to make and maintain strong friendships. It is one of the skills they will need most in life.

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Why Fruits and Vegetables May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

Flavonols, found in fruits and vegetables, were tied to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

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China, Desperate to Stop Coronavirus, Turns Neighbor Against Neighbor

The authorities hunt for people from Wuhan, the center of the outbreak, encouraging citizens to inform on others. Even those without symptoms are being ostracized.

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Hong Kong Tightens Border as Medical Workers Call for Shutdown

More than 2,500 hospital employees went on strike, demanding a complete closing of traffic from mainland China to lessen the risk of spreading coronavirus.

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Rush Limbaugh Reveals He Has Advanced Lung Cancer

The conservative radio talk show host said during a live radio broadcast on Monday that he would keep working, but would take some days off to work out a treatment plan.

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How Chaos at Chain Pharmacies Is Putting Patients at Risk

Pharmacists across the U.S. warn that the push to do more with less has made medication errors more likely. “I am a danger to the public,” one wrote to a regulator.

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Meat Increases Heart Risks, Latest Study Concludes

A new study found a meat-heavy diet carries a small but increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: China Death Toll Is Greater Than in SARS Outbreak

Stocks dropped sharply in China as investors returned from a holiday to the prospect of the world’s No. 2 economy being virtually shut down by the epidemic.

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China Pledged to Build a New Hospital in 10 Days. It’s Close

State news outlets reported that the 1,000-bed facility would accept patients from Monday even as construction workers raced to complete it.

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Hong Kong Tightens Border as Medical Workers Call for Shutdown

More than 2,500 hospital employees went on strike, demanding a complete closing of traffic from mainland China to lessen the risk of spreading coronavirus.

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Helping Teenagers With Menstrual Pain

Painful periods are common around the world but, with treatment, should not cause a teenager to miss school, sports or social outings.

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Would Your Wages Rise Under ‘Medicare for All’?

Research suggests the answer is yes, but not in all cases, and with significant differences across jobs and labor markets.

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She Was Losing Fistfuls of Hair. What Was Causing It?

Sudden hair loss may seem alarming, but it may be caused by a temporary stress and grow back.

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Philippines Reports First Coronavirus Death Outside China

A 44-year-old man who traveled from Wuhan, China, the center of the outbreak, died in the Philippines, officials said.

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Trump Defends Closing Borders to Travelers to Fight Coronavirus

In an interview with Sean Hannity of Fox News, President Trump insulted his potential 2020 rivals, lamented impeachment and defended his administration’s coronavirus policies.

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Wuhan Coronavirus Looks Increasingly Like a Pandemic, Experts Say

Rapidly rising caseloads alarm researchers, who fear the virus may make its way across the globe. But scientists cannot yet predict how many deaths may result.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Death in Philippines Is First Outside China

As the overall death toll passed 300, health workers in Hong Kong threatened to strike if the territory’s government did not completely close the border with mainland China.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Death in Philippines Is First Outside China

As the overall death toll passed 300, health workers in Hong Kong threatened to strike if the territory’s government did not completely close the border with mainland China.

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New York City Eyes First Suspected Case of Coronavirus, Officials Say

A sample was being sent to the federal authorities for confirmation, the city Health Department said.

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China Increasingly Walled Off as Countries Seek to Stem Coronavirus

The number of deaths from the virus outbreak rose to 259 and the number of cases soared to nearly 12,000. Australia and Japan joined the United States in imposing travel restrictions.

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As New Virus Spread, China’s Old Habits Delayed Fight

At critical turning points, Chinese authorities put secrecy and order ahead of openly confronting the growing crisis and risking public alarm or political embarrassment.

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Coronavirus Thwarts Business Travelers Who ‘Need to Be in the Room’

The growing uncertainty over the safety of visiting or leaving China is bedeviling companies around the world.

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Coronavirus: Live Updates and Coverage

Most foreign nationals will not be allowed to enter the United States if they’ve been to China in the preceding two weeks.

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As Coronavirus Explodes in China, Countries Struggle to Control Its Spread

The time to prevent more epidemics is now, and countries are trying to seize the moment.

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