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Do Home Water Filters Work? What Experts Say

Lead, bacteria and PFAS are among the contaminants cropping up in drinking water. [...]

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Ashley Judd Reflects on Grief a Year After Her Mother Naomi Judd’s Death

The actress and mental health advocate shares how she coped while mourning the loss of her mother, the country music singer Naomi Judd, who died by suicide. [...]

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Sometimes getting on the bike or hitting the pavement is more a mental game than a physical one. [...]

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Sign Up for Well’s June Walking Series

We’ll share tips and inspiration to help you get moving this June. [...]

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Hiking Guide for Beginners: How to Pack, Choose Trails and Stay Safe

Exploring the great outdoors offers a host of mental and physical benefits. But there are a few things you need to know first. [...]

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How Day Drinking Affects Your Body and Mood

A buzz in the sun can hit harder than dinnertime drinks. Experts shed light on the science. [...]

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Surgeon General Warns That Social Media May Harm Children and Adolescents

The report by Dr. Vivek Murthy cited a “profound risk of harm” to adolescent mental health and urged families to set limits and governments to set tougher standards for use. [...]

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The Best and Worst Habits for Eyesight

Are carrots good? Is blue light bad? Experts weigh in on nine common beliefs. [...]

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FDA Approves Pfizer’s RSV Vaccine for Adults 60 and Older

Though agency advisers had some safety concerns, the Pfizer shot is expected to be available before the winter R.S.V. season. [...]

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How to Lower Deaths Among Women? Give Away Cash.

Mortality rates fell by 20 percent among women in countries that began cash transfer programs to the poor. Children also benefited. [...]

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We Dated for Three Years. He Forgot It All.

When Tyler’s ex-boyfriend Sam gets amnesia, she becomes the keeper of their past. [...]

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Do We Have to Pay for Our Children’s ‘Platonic Partners’ on Family Vacations?

Mindful of costs, a reader wonders whether she and her husband are obligated to extend the same hospitality to their daughter’s best friend as to their son’s partner. [...]

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What Is Binge Eating Disorder? What to Know About Causes and Treatment

Binge eating disorder entered the diagnostic manual on mental health conditions 10 years ago. It’s still getting overlooked. [...]

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Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words. [...]

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¿El síndrome del intestino irritable tiene cura?

Esto es lo que los expertos saben (y no saben) sobre esta afección desconcertante. [...]

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To Prevent Heart Attacks, Doctors Try a New Genetic Test

Polygenic risk scores could help patients, including younger ones, understand whether they really need early treatment for heart disease. [...]

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Maternity’s Most Dangerous Time: After New Mothers Come Home

Recent research shows that most pregnancy-related deaths occur in the year after a baby is born. The discovery is changing how doctors care for new mothers. [...]

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Complications After Delivery: What Women Need to Know

New mothers are at risk for up to a year, research has shown. But the first six weeks are the most perilous. [...]

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Ketamine Shows Promise for Hard-to-Treat Depression in New Study

Research this week presents the most robust evidence to date that ketamine is at least as effective as electroconvulsive therapy for patients with treatment-resistant depression who do not have psychosis. [...]

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Rethink Flip-Flops? Ways to Keep Your Feet Healthy This Summer

Podiatrists suggest examining your feet year-round and implementing a few other habits during warmer months. [...]

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Biases in How We Communicate Can't Be Fixed With Emojis

Some people believe that emojis clarify their texts and social media posts. The research says otherwise. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
Why Hope Matters to Life Outcomes

Why is an economist like me studying hope? Because we have a crisis of despair and premature deaths in this country and there are things we can do about it. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
3 Questions that Can Strengthen a Relationship

The majority of hurt that happens in a relationship is unintentional. Use these 3 questions to identify the triggers and strengthen your bond. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
4 Ways to Flourish in a World of Accelerating Technology

You can make mindful connections that will do more than any technology to keep you happy and healthy.  [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
Why the Anxiety? Befriend Your OCD and Get Back to Yourself

A Personal Perspective: Having OCD is like being in a perpetual Law and Order episode. Here's how you can befriend the culprit so you can get back to yourself. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
Destigmatizing Different Kinds of Polyamory

Living authentically without fear of discrimination. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
Why Does Pizza Seem Addictive?

Peptides in cheese can act on the brain and lead to a feeling of calm. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
I Asked ChatGPT if Teens Should Use It. Here’s What It Said.

When you ask AI-powered chatbots like ChatGPT if teens should be using them, it'll tell you yes, but with some considerations. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
What’s More Important, Your Own Happiness or Your Family’s?

Researchers surveyed people in 49 cultures to assess the relative importance of personal happiness and family happiness. Surprisingly, they found the same result everywhere. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
A Doomscrolling Self-Assessment

We know that uncontrolled preoccupation with news is bad for us; here's a quick self-assessment of how news gets to you, and to your nerves. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
Does Your Partner Have Too Much Power Over You?

Research has found that feeling powerless in relation to your romantic partner can have a range of negative consequences. Here’s why they occur and how to identify them. [...]

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The Cacao Craze

Have you heard about cacao and cacao ceremonies? Could these circles provide the deeper connections we all crave? I give cacao circles an enthusiastic "Yes!" [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
Dogs Demystified: A Delightful Guide to All Things Canine

This new encyclopedic and easy-to-read book is a must for becoming fluent in “dog” and for bettering the dog-human relationship. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
The Legal Profession’s Journey Toward Well-Being

Nearly 3,000 lawyers answered questions related to well-being and the relation to law firms’ culture and policies. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
Synchronicity Awareness May Increase Life Satisfaction

Research demonstrates that, in many ways, synchronicity awareness can improve aspects of life. Since coincidences are common, seize these opportunities. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
How Being Rational Can Go Wrong

We often attribute polarization and extremism to people acting in a biased or irrational way. But rationality may have a dark side that creates these problems without us noticing. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
How White Supremacy Is Built Into Societies

White supremacy is not just about neo-Nazis and other extremists; it's built into the fabric of societies around the world. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
What Happens in Your Body When You Work Out?

Learn exactly what happens in your body during workouts and you may be more motivated to go for that brisk walk. Any exercise habit could extend your life. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
Breaking Down Biases: Men as Allies for Women in Leadership

Two military officer-professors who are male-ally experts share how men can play a crucial role in creating a more equitable workplace. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
Will the charging networks arrive in time?

MIT Mobility Forum considers whether startups can provide the infrastructure for electric vehicles, or if more automakers must step in. [...]

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Bringing safe surgery to patients everywhere

The MIT D-Lab-supported startup SurgiBox has developed a portable kit that doctors can use to create sterile operating environments where they’re needed most. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Joining the battle against health care bias

Leo Anthony Celi invites industry to broaden its focus in gathering and analyzing clinical data for every population. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Solve at MIT 2023: Collaboration and climate efforts are at the forefront of social impact

Over 300 social impact leaders from around the world convened on MIT’s campus to discuss global challenges and how to solve them together. [...]

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New MIT-Denmark collaboration to expand opportunities for global impact

A grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation will allow more MIT interns to connect with innovators in Denmark. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Success at the intersection of technology and finance

Citadel founder and CEO Ken Griffin visits MIT, discusses how technology will continue to transform trading and investing. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Demystifying startup life

The Pozen Fellowship program immerses students in a startup environment. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea visits MIT

A campus summit with the leader and his delegation centered around dialogue on biotechnology and innovation ecosystems. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
MIT Solve names Hala Hanna as new executive director

Hanna chosen to continue building MIT Solve into a global community with lasting impact on the world's biggest challenges. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Making property assessments as simple as snapping a picture

The technology of MIT alumni-founded Hosta a.i. creates detailed property assessments from photos. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
3 Questions: New MIT major and its role in fighting climate change

Ali Jadbabaie and Robert van der Hilst discuss how a new joint degree program in climate system science and engineering will prepare students to solve global-scale environmental problems. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
MIT Energy Conference grapples with geopolitics

With an eye toward the war in Ukraine and other international issues, the student-run conference brought together energy leaders from around the world. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Taking the guesswork out of the architecture business

Monograph, a startup founded by MIT alumni, helps architecture firms manage projects and design better buildings. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Greening roofs to boost climate resilience

Roofscapes, a startup founded by three MIT students, is planning to build green spaces on pitched roofs in Paris, to decrease temperatures while improving quality of life. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Clothing brand helps give survivors of sexual violence a path forward

The Congo Clothing Company, founded by Milain Fayulu SM ’22, funds job training for survivors of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Coding for health equity

Senior Mercy Oladipo is building tools to address disparities in health care. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Giving refugees design education — and newfound hope

MIT D-Lab workshops equip refugees in Greece and elsewhere with the skills and confidence to solve problems in their communities. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Fiber “barcodes” can make clothing labels that last

Drawing inspiration from butterfly wings, reflective fibers woven into clothing could reshape textile sorting and recycling. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
New class of "designer" titanium alloys could be made from waste

A novel 3D-printing process has opened up a new class of strong, ductile, tuneable titanium alloys that could potentially be made from waste products, without expensive additives like vanadium. It… [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Single-use, biodegradable "Tab Soap" washes away cost barrier to hygiene

While the benefits of handwashing for public health are well-known, in some developing countries soap is an unaffordable luxury. Researchers have now developed a single-use, biodegradable soap-on-a-tab that shows great… [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
New weapon found in fight to combat obesity, diabetes

An international team of scientists is one step closer to unlocking the molecular mechanisms at work in fat tissue, which could ultimately lead to treatments to effortlessly ‘switch on’ calorie… [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Mashups made easy: AI powers new remix app

Ever wanted to throw together Cardi B, Michael Jackson, and Jay-Z to create the perfect party starter? Now you can, thanks to researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology’s Center… [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
It’s shape, not just wiring: How brain structure influences function

For over 100 years, scientists have agreed that discrete collections of brain cells fire off signals to other brain areas through a series of interconnected fibers. In a new study,… [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Aston Martin's DB12 smells like success

George Bernard Shaw famously characterized fashion as "an induced epidemic," and the launch of Aston Martin’s new DB12 at a showbiz party on the Côte d'Azur this week was a… [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Colorful crystals could warn of cold chain mishaps

While many goods simply have to be kept frozen until use, some – such as certain vaccines – will break down even if they get warmed but remain frozen. An… [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Smart keyboard has integrated screen and crowd-based mod-ability

Canadian company Work Louder thinks the humble keyboard can do a lot more than we've seen from it over the past six decades or so. The firm has loaded its… [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Energy efficient Bench Headquarters cuts its carbon footprint

Foster + Partners has revealed plans for a new headquarters for clothing brand Bench. The office tower has been carefully designed to respond to the local climate and seismicity, while… [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Buttercup tiny house makes a little extra space for socializing

One of the major challenges with downsizing is that there's rarely enough space to invite guests over. Despite its size of just 24 ft (7.3 m) in length, the Buttercup… [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Adorable portable projector sports bendy legs for flexible placement

Though projectors can certainly be described as stylish, they can rarely (if ever) be seen as cute. But that's exactly what we have with a portable laser projector called Mimono,… [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Meet the Diprotodon's ancestor, the original big flat-footed marsupial

Scientists have identified an ancient marsupial for the first time, whose special adaptations allowed it to walk great distances across the continent now known as Australia some 3.5 million years… [...]

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Starry skies and scenery steal the show in Milky Way photo competition

Our gorgeous galaxy is once again the focus of an astrophotography collection. Travel photography blog Capture the Atlas has published its Milky Way Photographer of the Year gallery for 2023,… [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Bombardier moves to second prototype of its blended-wing Ecojet

Bombardier says it's stepping up prototype testing on its blended-wing Ecojet project, aiming to use its lift-generating fuselage, low-drag wingspan and propulsion advances to heavily reduce fuel burn and cut… [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Blood biomarkers reveal impact of tumor-removal surgery on brain cells

Surgery to remove brain tumors comes with risks, one being that it may cause damage to the surrounding brain tissues. Researchers have found that biomarkers found in the blood are… [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
6,000-mile plume spurts from icy moon into water "donut" around Saturn

Saturn’s moon Enceladus is famous for its plumes that spray water into space. Now the James Webb Space Telescope has watched the biggest known plume so far, spanning thousands of… [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Dog personality determined by much more than breed, study finds

The bond between humans and dogs has existed for thousands of years. Often, the decision to get a Rottweiler over a Chihuahua is made based on personality. A new study… [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Brain function found to decline rapidly in years after a heart attack

Recovery from a heart attack is most often focused on lifestyle changes to support and protect cardiovascular health. But researchers out of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have… [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Bizarre 460-foot "battery tanker" set to ship electrons by 2026

Japanese company PowerX is moving ahead with its strange plan to build a "mobile power station" in the form of a 140-meter (460-ft) electric "battery tanker," which will carry 241… [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Genetic study reveals why Scottish woman feels no pain, heals faster

A few years ago, Scottish woman Jo Cameron was found to be a medical marvel who felt next to no pain, fear or anxiety, and had faster wound healing, thanks… [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News

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The UK’s landmark effort to stop dirty money flowing into its real estate sector may be working

Leading up to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the U.K.’s real estate sector had built up an unsavory reputation for being a great place to stash your illicit cash. Government… [...]

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Development finance is opaque, but transparency is improving

On January 25, 2023, Brookings and Publish What You Fund launched the first global DFI Transparency Index. Publish What You Fund’s work was the product of over three years of… [...]

Transparency
Halting generative AI advancements may slow down progress in climate research

Nature Climate Change, Published online: 29 May 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01686-5Large language models offer an opportunity to advance climate and sustainability research. We believe that a focus on regulation and validation of… [...]

Nature Climate Change
Slowing of the ocean’s deep breath

Nature Climate Change, Published online: 25 May 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01662-zThe deepest reaches of the ocean are ventilated by sinking of cold and relatively saline seawater around Antarctica. Observations from the Australian… [...]

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Philosophers reinforce economists’ support for climate change mitigation

Nature Climate Change, Published online: 25 May 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01693-6The value of climate change mitigation largely depends on the social discount rate, which has almost exclusively been influenced by economists. A… [...]

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Stratospheric ozone loss by very short-lived substances

Nature Climate Change, Published online: 25 May 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01687-4The ozone layer is slowly recovering due to the Montreal Protocol. The only exception is the ozone in the tropical lower stratosphere,… [...]

Nature Climate Change
New ‘Changing Planet’ season highlights progress, hope amid climate crisis

Conservation International CEO M. Sanjayan embarks on the second year of an ambitious global journey for the PBS series “Changing Planet,” which explores how six of the world’s most iconic… [...]

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5 experts share how hope fuels their work

Yes, it’s easy to feel despondent. The planet is overheating and nature is declining at unprecedented rates. But environmental chaos is not inevitable. Conservation International experts share why they have… [...]

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In 'The Last of Us,' a warning for future pandemics

In a recent New York Times op-ed, Conservation International pandemic prevention fellow Neil Vora explains how climate change is raising the risk of new health threats, including fungal pandemics, and… [...]

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From tiny nation, a ‘hallmark moment’ for climate justice

A small Pacific island nation is behind a landmark U.N. resolution that could hold carbon-polluting countries to account for failing to act on climate change. Conservation News explains what the… [...]

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About 1 in 3 With Diabetes Have Unknown Heart Risk: Study

If you have type 2 diabetes, you could already be at a higher risk for heart disease without knowing it. [...]

WebMD Health
‘Exciting Time’: FDA Commissioner Talks AI and Misinformation

AI’s potential depends on how it’s used, Robert Califf, MD, said. “It could be used for tremendous gain or it could be used for tremendous harm.” [...]

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Are Psoriasis and Allergies Linked?

Psoriasis and allergies both cause itchy, skin and both involve immune system reactions. Could they be related? [...]

WebMD Health
Psoriasis and Body Image

People with psoriasis share their experiences and how they learned to manage issues with body image, self-esteem, and quality of life. [...]

WebMD Health
Living Day to Day With Psoriasis

Lifestyle changes can help improve your psoriasis and your overall health. Follow these expert tips. [...]

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Psoriasis: Tips for Wearing Makeup

Some people with psoriasis choose to use makeup. Since this condition can cause skin flakiness and sensitivity, it’s important to be careful when applying makeup. Find out which products to… [...]

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An Appeals Court Gave the Sacklers Legal Immunity. Here’s What the Ruling Means.

In return for the shield, the billionaire owners of Purdue Pharma are committed to paying up to $6 billion to help compensate communities and individuals for the ravages of the… [...]

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How to Lower Deaths Among Women? Give Away Cash.

Mortality rates fell by 20 percent among women in countries that began cash transfer programs to the poor. Children also benefited. [...]

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FDA Approves Pfizer’s RSV Vaccine for Adults 60 and Older

Though agency advisers had some safety concerns, the Pfizer shot is expected to be available before the winter R.S.V. season. [...]

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To Prevent Heart Attacks, Doctors Try a New Genetic Test

Polygenic risk scores could help patients, including younger ones, understand whether they really need early treatment for heart disease. [...]

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Maternity’s Most Dangerous Time: After New Mothers Come Home

Recent research shows that most pregnancy-related deaths occur in the year after a baby is born. The discovery is changing how doctors care for new mothers. [...]

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Complications After Delivery: What Women Need to Know

New mothers are at risk for up to a year, research has shown. But the first six weeks are the most perilous. [...]

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Medical students aren't showing up to class. What does that mean for future docs?

Most first- and second-year medical students don't attend lectures. A student and a professor suggest it's a good time to think a lot about medical education, starting with "flipping the… [...]

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National Eating Disorders Association phases out human helpline, pivots to chatbot

In recent years, the demands on the NEDA helpline, and the humans who ran it, escalated. The organization says it was unsustainable. But some have worries about new plans for… [...]

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Worried about your kids' video gaming? Explore their online worlds yourself

Games probably won't rot your kid's brain. But kids do need guidance in using them wisely. Here's how to help them, starting with spending some of your own time in… [...]

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Living Better: What it takes to get healthy in America

Poor diet, lack of exercise, stress and trauma, all drive America's declining life expectancy and high rates of chronic disease. So how can we live better in America? NPR looks… [...]

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Why our allergies are getting worse —and what to do about it

From excessive hygiene to low-fiber diets, author Theresa MacPhail explores the deep-rooted causes of rising allergy rates in her new book Allergic. [...]

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A 'natural death' may be preferable for many to enduring CPR

Despite its reputation as a lifesaver, for the elderly and medically frail, CPR may cause more harm than good. It's why many doctors opt not to receive it themselves. [...]

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Grant Shapps urges No 10 to hand Boris Johnson’s WhatsApps to Covid inquiry

Minister increases pressure on government to provide unredacted notes so inquiry can ‘get on with job’UK politics live – latest updatesA cabinet minister has piled pressure on the government to… [...]

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Covid inquiry must examine impact of UK’s ‘broken sick pay’ system, says TUC

Failure to provide proper financial support left millions exposed to pandemic, says union bossThe Covid inquiry must take an unflinching look at how the UK’s lack of decent sick pay… [...]

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Roasted Red Pepper Dip

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