Finding Female Friends Over 50 Can Be Hard. These Women Figured It Out.

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“There were meet-ups that were generalized for those in their 20s, 30s and 40s, but there was nothing for older women,” said the founder of a group in Los Angeles. “And I didn’t want men.”
Finding Female Friends Over 50 Can Be Hard. These Women Figured It Out. - By ROZETTE RAGO - Category Style - Keyword Women and Girls, Friendship - From The New York Times - Published at December 31, 2018 at 07:00AM

Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Season of Turmoil

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One of the nation’s top cancer hospitals has grappled with how to bring breakthrough treatments to market while remaining true to its mission.
Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Season of Turmoil - By KATIE THOMAS and CHARLES ORNSTEIN - at Health - Keyword: Hospitals, Ethics and Official Misconduct - From The New York Times - Published at December 31, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Opioid Makers Face Wave of Lawsuits in 2019

Opioid Makers Face Wave of Lawsuits in 2019
Opioid manufacturers and distributors will be defending themselves against cases brought by thousands of communities around the country.

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Health Care - December 31, 2018 at 07:00PM - Opioid Makers Face Wave of Lawsuits in 2019

NPR News: How Sen. Orrin Hatch Shaped America's Health Care In Controversial Ways

How Sen. Orrin Hatch Shaped America's Health Care In Controversial Ways
Republican Orrin Hatch is leaving the Senate after 42 years. He led bipartisan efforts to get more kids and AIDS patients health care. He also thrived on donations from the drug industry.

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NPR News: How Sen. Orrin Hatch Shaped America's Health Care In Controversial Ways

How Sen. Orrin Hatch Shaped America's Health Care In Controversial Ways
Republican Orrin Hatch is leaving the Senate after 42 years. He led bipartisan efforts to get more kids and AIDS patients health care. He also thrived on donations from the drug industry.

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Health Care - December 31, 2018 at 05:04PM - How Sen. Orrin Hatch Shaped America's Health Care In Controversial Ways

NPR News: How Sen. Orrin Hatch Shaped America's Health Care In Controversial Ways

How Sen. Orrin Hatch Shaped America's Health Care In Controversial Ways
Republican Orrin Hatch is leaving the Senate after 42 years. He led bipartisan efforts to get more kids and AIDS patients health care. He also thrived on donations from the drug industry.

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Health & Science - December 31, 2018 at 05:04PM - How Sen. Orrin Hatch Shaped America's Health Care In Controversial Ways

NPR News: When Too Cute Is Too Much, The Brain Can Get Aggressive

When Too Cute Is Too Much, The Brain Can Get Aggressive
Adorable babies and cute puppies can make us happy. But researchers say their cuteness can be so overwhelming that it unleashes some ugly thoughts.

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Health & Science - December 31, 2018 at 05:02PM - When Too Cute Is Too Much, The Brain Can Get Aggressive

NPR News: Affordable Care Act Can Stay In Effect While Under Appeal, Judge Says

Affordable Care Act Can Stay In Effect While Under Appeal, Judge Says
The federal judge in Texas issued a stay on the health care law more than two weeks after ruling it unconstitutional due to a recent elimination of a tax penalty on uninsured people.

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Health Care - December 31, 2018 at 12:56PM - Affordable Care Act Can Stay In Effect While Under Appeal, Judge Says

NPR News: Nancy Grace Roman, 'Mother Of Hubble' Space Telescope, Has Died

Nancy Grace Roman, 'Mother Of Hubble' Space Telescope, Has Died
Nancy Grace Roman was a force at NASA. She was one of the first female executives at the space agency, the first chief of astronomy, and also known as the "mother" of the Hubble Space Telescope.

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Health & Science - December 30, 2018 at 07:58PM - Nancy Grace Roman, 'Mother Of Hubble' Space Telescope, Has Died

NPR News: Endangered Species Observers Have Spotted The First Right Whale Calf Of The Season

Endangered Species Observers Have Spotted The First Right Whale Calf Of The Season
The sighting is a glimmer of hope for a species that has seen a hard few years: 19 right whales died in 2017 and 2018, and not a single North American right whale calf was seen last season.

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Health & Science - December 30, 2018 at 04:51AM - Endangered Species Observers Have Spotted The First Right Whale Calf Of The Season

In Rehab, ‘Two Warring Factions’: Abstinence vs. Medication

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A reluctant evolution is taking place in residential drug treatment for opioid addiction. Here’s a look at one center’s wary shift.
In Rehab, ‘Two Warring Factions’: Abstinence vs. Medication - By ABBY GOODNOUGH - at Health - Keyword: Drug Abuse and Traffic, Addiction (Psychology), Buprenorphine (Drug), Therapy and Rehabilitation - From The New York Times - Published at December 29, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Earthquake Off Philippines Coast Hits A Region Already On High Alert

Earthquake Off Philippines Coast Hits A Region Already On High Alert
U.S. Geological Survey says it was magnitude of 7.0. No casualties have been reported. On Dec. 22, a tsunami possibly caused by the volcano Anak Krakatau hit Indonesia and killed at least 430 people.

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Health & Science - December 30, 2018 at 12:15AM - Earthquake Off Philippines Coast Hits A Region Already On High Alert

NPR News: Author Of 'The New Childhood' Advises Parents: Don't Panic About Screen Time

Author Of 'The New Childhood' Advises Parents: Don't Panic About Screen Time
NPR's Debbie Elliot speaks with Jordan Shapiro about his new book, "The New Childhood," which explains how children should engage with the digital technology around them.

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NPR News: How Environmental Policies Fared In Trump's Cross Hairs In 2018

How Environmental Policies Fared In Trump's Cross Hairs In 2018
NPR's Debbie Elliott asks Bloomberg energy reporter Jennifer Dlouhy about the Trump administration's moves to weaken environmental regulations this past year.

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Health & Science - December 29, 2018 at 08:04PM - How Environmental Policies Fared In Trump's Cross Hairs In 2018

NPR News: How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots

How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots
Half of the parents of young children in a recent survey said their kids fear going to the doctor. Some admit skipping vaccines and needed appointments. Here's how to nip medical anxiety in the bud.

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NPR News: How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots

How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots
Half of the parents of young children in a recent survey said their kids fear going to the doctor. Some admit skipping vaccines and needed appointments. Here's how to nip medical anxiety in the bud.

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Health Care - December 29, 2018 at 07:00PM - How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots

NPR News: How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots

How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots
Half of the parents of young children in a recent survey said their kids fear going to the doctor. Some admit skipping vaccines and needed appointments. Here's how to nip medical anxiety in the bud.

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Health & Science - December 29, 2018 at 07:00PM - How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots

NPR News: Trump EPA Says Mercury Limits On Coal Plants Too Costly, Not 'Necessary'

Trump EPA Says Mercury Limits On Coal Plants Too Costly, Not 'Necessary'
The EPA says it will keep limits on toxic mercury emissions from coal plants, but now deems them not cost-effective. Environmental groups worry the move could hinder future regulations.

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Health & Science - December 29, 2018 at 02:13AM - Trump EPA Says Mercury Limits On Coal Plants Too Costly, Not 'Necessary'

NPR News: The Health Of The World In 2018, By The Numbers

The Health Of The World In 2018, By The Numbers
There is cause for optimism — and for despair. One statistic is so distressing that the Red Cross calls it "a hideous milestone for the 21st century."

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NPR News: Favorite Visual Stories Of 2018

Favorite Visual Stories Of 2018
NPR's list of memorable visual stories includes coverage of the 2018 midterm election, migrant caravans, Puerto Rico's hurricane recovery and, of course, a musical insect invasion.

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Health & Science - December 28, 2018 at 11:51PM - Favorite Visual Stories Of 2018

For the Dogs

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Benefits were held for Animal Medical Center, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the New York Botanical Garden.
For the Dogs - By By - Category Style - Keyword - From The New York Times - Published at December 28, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Safely Evacuating The Elderly In Any Emergency Takes Planning And Practice

Safely Evacuating The Elderly In Any Emergency Takes Planning And Practice
After three hurricanes, a big snow storm and an ice storm, residents and staff of a retirement community in Charleston are starting to view evacuations as the reality of growing old on the coast.

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Health Care - December 28, 2018 at 05:00PM - Safely Evacuating The Elderly In Any Emergency Takes Planning And Practice

The Junk Removers Manhandle My Heart

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Meandering through grief, a man tries to replace his sofa. It doesn’t go well.
The Junk Removers Manhandle My Heart - By MIKE RUCKER - Category Style - Keyword Furniture, Love (Emotion) - From The New York Times - Published at December 28, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: 'WSJ' Report: Psychiatric Hospitals With Safety Violations Remain Accredited

'WSJ' Report: Psychiatric Hospitals With Safety Violations Remain Accredited
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Wall Street Journal reporter Stephanie Armour about her investigation of how many psychiatric hospitals with troubling safety records continue to receive accreditation.

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Health Care - December 28, 2018 at 04:29AM - 'WSJ' Report: Psychiatric Hospitals With Safety Violations Remain Accredited

NPR News: The Unregulated Terrain Of Gene-Editing Technology

The Unregulated Terrain Of Gene-Editing Technology
A Chinese scientist's claim that he'd created the first gene-edited babies rocked the world, raising big questions about whether the scientific world is capable of policing powerful new gene-editing techniques.

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Health & Science - December 28, 2018 at 04:29AM - The Unregulated Terrain Of Gene-Editing Technology

NPR News: Fresh Starts: Tales Of Renewal For A New Year

Fresh Starts: Tales Of Renewal For A New Year
The turn of the year is a time when we set the old aside and welcomed the new into our lives. When one chapter ends, another begins.

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Health & Science - December 28, 2018 at 05:25AM - Fresh Starts: Tales Of Renewal For A New Year

NPR News: 2018 Was A Milestone Year For Climate Science (If Not Politics)

2018 Was A Milestone Year For Climate Science (If Not Politics)
2018 saw a string of more precise — and dire — assessments that a warming climate is affecting the weather. That didn't keep President Trump and others from questioning those scientific conclusions.

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Health & Science - December 28, 2018 at 05:24AM - 2018 Was A Milestone Year For Climate Science (If Not Politics)

NPR News: Patients Are Turning To GoFundMe To Fill Health Insurance Gaps

Patients Are Turning To GoFundMe To Fill Health Insurance Gaps
Medical fundraisers account for 1 in 3 of the website's campaigns and bring in more money than any other GoFundMe category. Americans' confidence they can afford health care is slipping, some say.

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Health Care - December 28, 2018 at 04:29AM - Patients Are Turning To GoFundMe To Fill Health Insurance Gaps

What’s Wrong With Books for Christmas?

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A reader defies her sister-in-law’s holiday wish lists — and faces the consequences.
What’s Wrong With Books for Christmas? - By PHILIP GALANES - Category Style - Keyword Customs, Etiquette and Manners - From The New York Times - Published at December 27, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Virtual Reality Helps Hospice Workers See Life And Death Through A Patient's Eyes

Virtual Reality Helps Hospice Workers See Life And Death Through A Patient's Eyes
A Maine medical school and nearby hospice center are trying out a VR program aimed at fostering more empathy for dying patients among health workers-in-training. Not everyone is sold on the idea.

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Health & Science - December 28, 2018 at 12:18AM - Virtual Reality Helps Hospice Workers See Life And Death Through A Patient's Eyes

NPR News: Virtual Reality Helps Hospice Workers See Life And Death Through A Patient's Eyes

Virtual Reality Helps Hospice Workers See Life And Death Through A Patient's Eyes
A Maine medical school and nearby hospice center are trying out a VR program aimed at fostering more empathy for dying patients among health workers-in-training. Not everyone is sold on the idea.

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Health Care - December 28, 2018 at 12:18AM - Virtual Reality Helps Hospice Workers See Life And Death Through A Patient's Eyes

The Ecstasy and the Agony of Being a Grandmother

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Becoming a grandmother was joyful and thrilling, but it was tempered by a stinging knowledge: that my grandchild’s life would unspool into a string of birthdays I will not live to see.
The Ecstasy and the Agony of Being a Grandmother - By ROBIN MARANTZ HENIG - Category Style - Keyword Pregnancy and Childbirth, Grandparents - From The New York Times - Published at December 27, 2018 at 07:00AM

Five Times the Internet Was Actually Fun in 2018

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There were lots of bad things online this year. Let’s celebrate some of the exceptions.
Five Times the Internet Was Actually Fun in 2018 - By DANIEL VICTOR - Category Style - Keyword Computers and the Internet, Social Media - From The New York Times - Published at December 27, 2018 at 07:00AM

The Sound of Silence

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How many crazy gizmos are needed to achieve your optimum sleep environment?
The Sound of Silence - By PENELOPE GREEN - Category Style - Keyword Sleep, Noise - From The New York Times - Published at December 27, 2018 at 07:00AM

Listen: Margarita Levieva, Pamela Adlon and Darby Stanchfield Read From Modern Love

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In a special episode, the Modern Love podcast presents three holiday-themed essays.
Listen: Margarita Levieva, Pamela Adlon and Darby Stanchfield Read From Modern Love - By Unknown Author - Category Style - Keyword Podcasts - From The New York Times - Published at December 26, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Sicily Is Shaken By Earthquake As Mount Etna Erupts Once Again

Sicily Is Shaken By Earthquake As Mount Etna Erupts Once Again
The mountain erupted two days ago, triggering 1,000 mostly small tremors. At least ten people were injured and a number of buildings were damaged in Wednesday's quake.

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Health & Science - December 27, 2018 at 05:37AM - Sicily Is Shaken By Earthquake As Mount Etna Erupts Once Again

NPR News: What's Next For Tiny Satellites?

What's Next For Tiny Satellites?
Two briefcase-sized satellites gave the control room of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in November what scientists had never been able to get before: real-time information about a spacecraft's landing.

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Health & Science - December 27, 2018 at 04:06AM - What's Next For Tiny Satellites?

NPR News: 'Reluctant Psychonaut' Michael Pollan Embraces 'New Science' Of Psychedelics

'Reluctant Psychonaut' Michael Pollan Embraces 'New Science' Of Psychedelics
Author Michael Pollan experimented with mushrooms, LSD and other psychedelics while researching his latest book, How to Change Your Mind. Originally broadcast May 15, 2018.

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Health & Science - December 27, 2018 at 01:47AM - 'Reluctant Psychonaut' Michael Pollan Embraces 'New Science' Of Psychedelics

How Skin-Care Companies Are Tackling Issues Faced by Women of Color

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There are plenty of foundation shades on the market now, but women of varied skin tones often need different skin-care products, too.
How Skin-Care Companies Are Tackling Issues Faced by Women of Color - By BEE SHAPIRO - Category Style - Keyword Skin, Women and Girls, Race and Ethnicity - From The New York Times - Published at December 26, 2018 at 07:00AM

Theaster Gates Is a Toast of the Fashion and Art Circuit

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During Art Basel for his latest exhibition, the artist talked style and race, and recalled his run-in with a surprisingly un-diva-like Naomi Campbell.
Theaster Gates Is a Toast of the Fashion and Art Circuit - By RUTH LA FERLA - Category Style - Keyword Art, Blacks - From The New York Times - Published at December 26, 2018 at 07:00AM

A Quick Way to Update Your After-Dark Look

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With some clever calculation, the right accessory can revamp your fail-safe dress or go-to separates.
A Quick Way to Update Your After-Dark Look - By NATALIE MATTHEWS BUTCHER - Category Style - Keyword Fashion and Apparel, Shopping and Retail - From The New York Times - Published at December 26, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: There's A Lot At Stake In The Weekly U.S. Drought Map

There's A Lot At Stake In The Weekly U.S. Drought Map
As drought has deepened across the West, much attention is paid to a colorful map that shows the hardest hit areas. The scientists who update the map each week face enormous pressure to get it right.

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Health & Science - December 26, 2018 at 10:00PM - There's A Lot At Stake In The Weekly U.S. Drought Map

NPR News: Japan Embraces Commercial Whaling, Pulls Out Of Global Alliance That Banned Practice

Japan Embraces Commercial Whaling, Pulls Out Of Global Alliance That Banned Practice
Japan is leaving the International Whaling Commission, which put a moratorium on commercial whaling in the 1980s. Japan will allow commercial hunts for the first time in 30 years next July.

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Health & Science - December 26, 2018 at 08:41PM - Japan Embraces Commercial Whaling, Pulls Out Of Global Alliance That Banned Practice

NPR News: Insured, But Indebted: Couple Works 5 Jobs To Pay Off Medical Bills

Insured, But Indebted: Couple Works 5 Jobs To Pay Off Medical Bills
Even after buying employer-provided health insurance, an Arizona couple incurred a mountain of medical debt since a new baby was born.

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Health Care - December 26, 2018 at 06:00PM - Insured, But Indebted: Couple Works 5 Jobs To Pay Off Medical Bills

NPR News: The Good News About These Short Days

The Good News About These Short Days
Astrophysicist Adam Frank says to stop cursing the darkness of this time of year and enjoy its place in our cosmic concert.

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Health & Science - December 26, 2018 at 04:13AM - The Good News About These Short Days

NPR News: 2018: A Big Year In Space

2018: A Big Year In Space
This past year was a weird and eventful one for news from outer space. We saw everything from a red sports car being shot off the planet to a detailed new map of our Milky Way to a mysterious hole drilled in the International Space Station.

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Health & Science - December 26, 2018 at 04:13AM - 2018: A Big Year In Space

Tiny Love Stories: ‘If You’re Reading This, Nick, I Love You’

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Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
Tiny Love Stories: ‘If You’re Reading This, Nick, I Love You’ - By Unknown Author - Category Style - Keyword Love (Emotion), Modern Love (Times Column), Dating and Relationships - From The New York Times - Published at December 25, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: How Working On Christmas Became A Privilege For 2 Young Doctors

How Working On Christmas Became A Privilege For 2 Young Doctors
In late December, medical interns are halfway through their first year of hands-on work with patients. The holiday season marks a special challenge as these doctors take on more responsibility.

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Health Care - December 25, 2018 at 08:02PM - How Working On Christmas Became A Privilege For 2 Young Doctors

NPR News: A Policy Knot Leaves Oklahomans From Marshall Islands Struggling To Get Health Care

A Policy Knot Leaves Oklahomans From Marshall Islands Struggling To Get Health Care
Their former homeland was a U.S. testing site for nuclear bombs, but they can't get Medicare or Medicaid in Oklahoma. A resident of Enid, Okla., who was born in the islands is trying to change that.

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Health Care - December 25, 2018 at 04:56PM - A Policy Knot Leaves Oklahomans From Marshall Islands Struggling To Get Health Care

NPR News: After Other Options Fail, A Family Tries Medical Marijuana For Son With Autism

After Other Options Fail, A Family Tries Medical Marijuana For Son With Autism
Rhode Island is among a growing number of states allowing children with autism to be treated with medical marijuana. The benefits are unproved and the full extent of the risks are unknown.

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NPR News: As Partial Shutdown Continues, FDA Prepares To Furlough Employees

As Partial Shutdown Continues, FDA Prepares To Furlough Employees
About 40 percent of the Food and Drug Administration employees will go on unpaid leave starting Wednesday. The remaining staffers will respond to emergencies and continue work funded by user fees.

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Health Care - December 25, 2018 at 03:44AM - As Partial Shutdown Continues, FDA Prepares To Furlough Employees

NPR News: I Gave A Spur-Of-The-Moment Christmas Gift — And Asked Myself A Hard Question.

I Gave A Spur-Of-The-Moment Christmas Gift — And Asked Myself A Hard Question.
I had gone home to rural Zimbabwe for the holiday. In the village shop, two skinny young boys came in to buy cooking oil and bread. They hoped to use any leftover change to buy treats.

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NPR News: If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It's Good For Your Health

If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It's Good For Your Health
A growing body of research shows keeping a log of what you are thankful for can lower stress, help you sleep better, and may even reduce the risk of heart disease. But it's not for everyone.

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This Internet Person Thinks Your ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Memes Are Terrible

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He would like you to stop doing them in 2019.
This Internet Person Thinks Your ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Memes Are Terrible - By Unknown Author - Category Style - Keyword Social Media - From The New York Times - Published at December 24, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It's Good For Your Health

If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It's Good For Your Health
A growing body of research shows keeping a log of what you are thankful for can lower stress, help you sleep better, and may even reduce the risk of heart disease. But it's not for everyone.

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Health Care - December 24, 2018 at 05:01PM - If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It's Good For Your Health

NPR News: Bad Vibes: How Hits To The Head Are Transferred To The Brain

Bad Vibes: How Hits To The Head Are Transferred To The Brain
A question about heading soccer balls inspired a series of experiments to understand how the brain changes shape when someone's head takes a hit.

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Health & Science - December 24, 2018 at 05:01PM - Bad Vibes: How Hits To The Head Are Transferred To The Brain

NPR News: If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It's Good For Your Health

If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It's Good For Your Health
A growing body of research shows keeping a log of what you are thankful for can lower stress, help you sleep better, and may even reduce the risk of heart disease. But it's not for everyone.

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Health & Science - December 24, 2018 at 05:01PM - If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It's Good For Your Health

NPR News: The Science Behind The Indonedia Tsunami

The Science Behind The Indonedia Tsunami
NPR's Michel Martin talks with geologist Stephen Johnston about how the tsunami in Indonesia overnight was triggered.

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Health & Science - December 24, 2018 at 05:44AM - The Science Behind The Indonedia Tsunami

NPR News: How Helping Patients Get Good Care At Home Helps Rural Hospitals Survive

How Helping Patients Get Good Care At Home Helps Rural Hospitals Survive
Hospitals are now financially rewarded by insurers for safety and efficacy — which often results in patients spending less time as inpatients.

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Health Care - December 23, 2018 at 07:00PM - How Helping Patients Get Good Care At Home Helps Rural Hospitals Survive

NPR News: Researchers Show Parachutes Don't Work, But There's A Catch

Researchers Show Parachutes Don't Work, But There's A Catch
A study found parachutes were no more effective than backpacks in preventing harm to people jumping from aircraft. The researchers' tongue-in-cheek experiment makes a deeper point about science.

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Health & Science - December 22, 2018 at 08:01PM - Researchers Show Parachutes Don't Work, But There's A Catch

NPR News: Huge Martian Crater 'Korolev' Appears Topped With Miles Of Pristine Snow

Huge Martian Crater 'Korolev' Appears Topped With Miles Of Pristine Snow
The European Space Agency's new images show a 51-mile-wide ice-filled depression in the surface of Mars caused by the impact of a meteorite or other celestial body.

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Health & Science - December 22, 2018 at 06:06AM - Huge Martian Crater 'Korolev' Appears Topped With Miles Of Pristine Snow

NPR News: The World Has A New Largest-Known Prime Number

The World Has A New Largest-Known Prime Number
The Mersenne prime was discovered by a computer in Ocala, Fla., on Dec. 7. Mathematicians have spent the past two weeks verifying the calculations.

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Health & Science - December 22, 2018 at 04:30AM - The World Has A New Largest-Known Prime Number

Long-Acting Contraceptives Gaining Acceptance Among U.S. Women

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At any given time, two-thirds of American women aged 15 to 49 are using contraception. More of them are turning to I.U.D.’s and implantable devices.
Long-Acting Contraceptives Gaining Acceptance Among U.S. Women - By NICHOLAS BAKALAR - at Health - Keyword: Birth Control and Family Planning, Women and Girls, Sex - From The New York Times - Published at December 21, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Not Tonight: Why Americans Are Having Less Sex

Not Tonight: Why Americans Are Having Less Sex
U up? Nah.

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Health & Science - December 20, 2018 at 11:06PM - Not Tonight: Why Americans Are Having Less Sex

NPR News: Drones Deliver Vaccines On Island Nation Of Vanuatu

Drones Deliver Vaccines On Island Nation Of Vanuatu
The test program could lead to drone-delivered vaccines for children in hard-to-reach places around the globe.

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This Type of Illiteracy Could Hurt You

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More than half of older Americans lack the skills to gather and understand medical information. Providers must simplify, researchers say.
This Type of Illiteracy Could Hurt You - By PAULA SPAN - at Health - Keyword: Elderly, Reading and Writing Skills (Education), Medicine and Health - From The New York Times - Published at December 21, 2018 at 07:00AM

President Obama and Sugarplum Fairies

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Benefits were held for Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights and the New York City Ballet.
President Obama and Sugarplum Fairies - By DENNY LEE - Category Style - Keyword - From The New York Times - Published at December 21, 2018 at 07:00AM

What 8 Holiday Shoppers Wore to Industry City in Brooklyn

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The former warehouse complex offers dumplings, vintage clothing and family-friendly spaces.
What 8 Holiday Shoppers Wore to Industry City in Brooklyn - By JOHN ORTVED - Category Style - Keyword Fashion and Apparel - From The New York Times - Published at December 21, 2018 at 07:00AM

How Diggy Simmons, the Son of Rev Run, Keeps It Real

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The 23-year-old is coming into his own with a new rap album, “Lighten Up,” and a recurring role on the ABC sitcom “grown-ish.”
How Diggy Simmons, the Son of Rev Run, Keeps It Real - By BEE SHAPIRO - Category Style - Keyword Exercise, Rap and Hip-Hop - From The New York Times - Published at December 21, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Lucianne Walkowicz: Should We Be Using Mars As A Backup Planet?

Lucianne Walkowicz: Should We Be Using Mars As A Backup Planet?
Lucianne Walkowicz is all for space exploration, but says we shouldn't expect Mars to save us from a damaged Earth. She warns us not to lose sight of preserving the home we already have.

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Health & Science - December 21, 2018 at 09:23PM - Lucianne Walkowicz: Should We Be Using Mars As A Backup Planet?

NPR News: Lisa Nip: How Can We Engineer The Human Body To Survive On Mars ... And Beyond?

Lisa Nip: How Can We Engineer The Human Body To Survive On Mars ... And Beyond?
Space is an extreme environment filled with radiation, and next to no oxygen. To survive there, Lisa Nip says humans are going to have to change themselves ... genetically.

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Health & Science - December 21, 2018 at 09:23PM - Lisa Nip: How Can We Engineer The Human Body To Survive On Mars ... And Beyond?

NPR News: Stephen Petranek: How Will Humans Live On Mars?

Stephen Petranek: How Will Humans Live On Mars?
Stephen Petranek says, in the next decade, we will send humans to colonize Mars. He lays out the technology--from water-extraction to bricks made of Martian soil--that'll make life possible there.

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Health & Science - December 21, 2018 at 09:23PM - Stephen Petranek: How Will Humans Live On Mars?

NPR News: James Green: Could The Building Blocks Of Life Exist Elsewhere In Our Solar System?

James Green: Could The Building Blocks Of Life Exist Elsewhere In Our Solar System?
Earth may not be the only place in our solar system with life, says James Green. New data shows life might have existed on Mars, and could exist now. But what does that mean for us on Earth?

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Health & Science - December 21, 2018 at 09:23PM - James Green: Could The Building Blocks Of Life Exist Elsewhere In Our Solar System?

NPR News: Scientists Find A Brain Circuit That Could Explain Seasonal Depression

Scientists Find A Brain Circuit That Could Explain Seasonal Depression
Research suggests the winter blues are triggered by specialized light-sensing cells in the retina that communicate directly with brain areas involved in mood.

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Health & Science - December 21, 2018 at 05:03PM - Scientists Find A Brain Circuit That Could Explain Seasonal Depression

NPR News: Short-Term Health Plans Boost Profits For Brokers And Insurers

Short-Term Health Plans Boost Profits For Brokers And Insurers
Trump administration efforts to undo Obama-era health insurance rules have helped increase sales of limited health plans that cost consumers less than traditional coverage.

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Health Care - December 21, 2018 at 04:00PM - Short-Term Health Plans Boost Profits For Brokers And Insurers

The Mystery of the Holiday Fruitcake, Solved!

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My father resembled a fruitcake. He also sent fruitcakes. Mine never arrived.
The Mystery of the Holiday Fruitcake, Solved! - By DAVID ROMPF - Category Style - Keyword Gifts, Christmas, Children and Childhood, Love (Emotion) - From The New York Times - Published at December 21, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Altria Buys 35 Percent Stake In E-Cigarette Maker Juul

Altria Buys 35 Percent Stake In E-Cigarette Maker Juul
The $12.8 billion deal gives the parent company of Philip Morris a way to hedge its bets as U.S. cigarette smoking declines. And it gives Juul a powerful partner as it faces scrutiny over teen vaping.

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12 People Hospitalized With Infections From Stem Cell Shots

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The F.D.A. issued warnings to a California company, and said unregulated treatments will be subject to more scrutiny.
12 People Hospitalized With Infections From Stem Cell Shots - By DENISE GRADY - at Health - Keyword: Stem Cells - From The New York Times - Published at December 20, 2018 at 07:00AM

Nothing Wrong With Blabbing About My Cousin at the Strip Club, Right?

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Sounds like a recipe for a family-Christmas disaster, our advice columnist says.
Nothing Wrong With Blabbing About My Cousin at the Strip Club, Right? - By PHILIP GALANES - Category Style - Keyword - From The New York Times - Published at December 20, 2018 at 07:00AM

Ariel Winter Makes Friends at the Animal Shelter

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The young star of “Modern Family” volunteers at the Animal Haven in Lower Manhattan. And tries not to adopt another dog.
Ariel Winter Makes Friends at the Animal Shelter - By ALEXIS SOLOSKI - Category Style - Keyword Dogs, Adoptions - From The New York Times - Published at December 20, 2018 at 07:00AM

A Yeezy Alum Who Now Designs for Versace

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Salehe Bembury dreams up the opulent fashion sneakers sought after by hypebeasts and art stars.
A Yeezy Alum Who Now Designs for Versace - By ALEX HAWGOOD - Category Style - Keyword Fashion and Apparel, Shoes and Boots, Sneakers - From The New York Times - Published at December 20, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Sidestepping Congress, Trump Administration Proposes More Work Rules For Food Stamps

Sidestepping Congress, Trump Administration Proposes More Work Rules For Food Stamps
The Agriculture Department wants to limit states' ability to apply for exemption waivers. It wants more able-bodied people to work in exchange for federal food benefits.

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Juul Closes Deal with Tobacco Giant Altria

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Altria pays $12.8 billion to acquire a 35% stake of the popular vaping start-up. Public health advocates criticized the union.
Juul Closes Deal with Tobacco Giant Altria - By SHEILA KAPLAN and MATT RICHTEL - at Health - Keyword: Smoking and Tobacco, E-Cigarettes, Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures - From The New York Times - Published at December 20, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: 5 Ways Nixing The Affordable Care Act Could Upend The Entire U.S. Health System

5 Ways Nixing The Affordable Care Act Could Upend The Entire U.S. Health System
If the decision of a judge in Texas to invalidate the federal health law holds up, expect broad effects on your health care — from insurance coverage to Medicare payments to preexisting conditions.

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Health Care - December 20, 2018 at 05:00PM - 5 Ways Nixing The Affordable Care Act Could Upend The Entire U.S. Health System

NPR News: 5 Ways Nixing The Affordable Care Act Could Upend The Entire U.S. Health System

5 Ways Nixing The Affordable Care Act Could Upend The Entire U.S. Health System
If the decision of a judge in Texas to invalidate the federal health law holds up, expect broad effects on your health care — from insurance coverage to Medicare payments to preexisting conditions.

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NPR News: Tornado Touches Down Near Seattle, Causing Damage But No Deaths

Tornado Touches Down Near Seattle, Causing Damage But No Deaths
The Port Orchard twister was extremely rare, especially for December, says the National Weather Service. No serious injuries were reported, but homes and other buildings were affected by the storm.

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Health & Science - December 20, 2018 at 07:51AM - Tornado Touches Down Near Seattle, Causing Damage But No Deaths

NPR News: Study: Kids More Likely To Die From Cars And Guns In U.S. Than Elsewhere

Study: Kids More Likely To Die From Cars And Guns In U.S. Than Elsewhere
A New England Journal of Medicine study looks at death rates for children in the U.S. and compares them to rates from countries around the world.

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NPR News: Judge Who Invalidated Obamacare Has Been A 'Go-To-Judge' For Republicans, Critics Say

Judge Who Invalidated Obamacare Has Been A 'Go-To-Judge' For Republicans, Critics Say
Court watchers weren't shocked when Reed O'Connor, a U.S. District judge in Texas, ruled the Affordable Care Act invalid. Critics say he usually sides with Republicans on ideological cases.

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Health Care - December 20, 2018 at 04:20AM - Judge Who Invalidated Obamacare Has Been A 'Go-To-Judge' For Republicans, Critics Say

NPR News: Judge Who Invalidated Obamacare Has Been A 'Go-To-Judge' For Republicans, Critics Say

Judge Who Invalidated Obamacare Has Been A 'Go-To-Judge' For Republicans, Critics Say
Court watchers weren't shocked when Reed O'Connor, a U.S. District judge in Texas, ruled the Affordable Care Act invalid. Critics say he usually sides with Republicans on ideological cases.

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NPR News: To Find Good News In The Universe Just Look To The Clouds

To Find Good News In The Universe Just Look To The Clouds
Astrophysicist Adam Frank likes to spread the universe's good news. Today's — the clouds in the sky exhibit a ceaseless power of creative transformation.

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Health & Science - December 20, 2018 at 04:07AM - To Find Good News In The Universe Just Look To The Clouds

Juul May Get Billions in Deal With One of World’s Largest Tobacco Companies

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A deal between the e-cigarette start-up and Altria, the maker of Marlboros, would create a powerful partnership in marketing and lobbying.
Juul May Get Billions in Deal With One of World’s Largest Tobacco Companies - By MATT RICHTEL and SHEILA KAPLAN - at Health - Keyword: Smoking and Tobacco, E-Cigarettes - From The New York Times - Published at December 19, 2018 at 07:00AM

Top Cancer Doctor Resigns As Editor of Medical Journal

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Dr. José Baselga, the former chief medical officer of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, was asked to resign after he failed to disclose corporate ties in dozens of scientific articles.
Top Cancer Doctor Resigns As Editor of Medical Journal - By KATIE THOMAS and CHARLES ORNSTEIN - at Health - Keyword: Cancer, Conflicts of Interest - From The New York Times - Published at December 19, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Why The U.S. Remains The Most Expensive Market For 'Biologic' Drugs In The World

Why The U.S. Remains The Most Expensive Market For 'Biologic' Drugs In The World
Biologic drugs, often made with the help of living organisms, are especially lucrative because they have scant competition from biosimilars, drugs akin to generics. It's a different story in Europe.

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Health Care - December 20, 2018 at 01:02AM - Why The U.S. Remains The Most Expensive Market For 'Biologic' Drugs In The World

Jeff Daniels, LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Anne Hathaway Celebrate ‘Mockingbird’ at the Harvard Club

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Last week’s parties also included Susanne Bartsch’s toy drive and the premiere of “Mary Poppins Returns.”
Jeff Daniels, LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Anne Hathaway Celebrate ‘Mockingbird’ at the Harvard Club - By Unknown Author - Category Style - Keyword - From The New York Times - Published at December 19, 2018 at 07:00AM

‘Mockingbird’ Opens on Broadway

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Last week’s parties also included Susanne Bartsch’s toy drive and the premiere of “Mary Poppins Returns.”
‘Mockingbird’ Opens on Broadway - By BEN WIDDICOMBE - Category Style - Keyword Parties (Social) - From The New York Times - Published at December 19, 2018 at 07:00AM

2018: The Year in Stuff

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Cardi couture, genderless handbags, CBD skin care, natural wine and more: 11 wearables, massagables and drinkables that defined a strange, fractious year.
2018: The Year in Stuff - By MATTHEW SCHNEIER - Category Style - Keyword Fashion and Apparel - From The New York Times - Published at December 19, 2018 at 07:00AM

Bundle Up to Get Down

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Here, three going-out outfits that you won’t freeze in, just in time for New Year’s Eve.
Bundle Up to Get Down - By HAYLEY PHELAN - Category Style - Keyword Fashion and Apparel, Shopping and Retail, Holidays and Special Occasions - From The New York Times - Published at December 19, 2018 at 07:00AM

Will David Lee Roth Be the Estée Lauder of Tattoo Skin Care?

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The Van Halen rocker has a new skin care line for people with tattoos. Just don’t call it a celebrity thing.
Will David Lee Roth Be the Estée Lauder of Tattoo Skin Care? - By BEE SHAPIRO - Category Style - Keyword Skin, Tattoos, Sunscreen - From The New York Times - Published at December 19, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: For One City Manager, Climate Becomes A Matter Of Conscience

For One City Manager, Climate Becomes A Matter Of Conscience
Steven Falk of Lafayette, Calif., has resigned because he says he cannot carry out policies that fail to address the urgent threat of a changing climate.

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Health & Science - December 19, 2018 at 05:02PM - For One City Manager, Climate Becomes A Matter Of Conscience

NPR News: Why Aren't More Users Of Opioids Or Meth Screened For Hepatitis C?

Why Aren't More Users Of Opioids Or Meth Screened For Hepatitis C?
As the number of people who inject drugs and share needles has soared, the rate of infection with Hep C has climbed too. Yet many drug treatment patients aren't tested for the liver-damaging virus.

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Health & Science - December 19, 2018 at 05:00PM - Why Aren't More Users Of Opioids Or Meth Screened For Hepatitis C?

NPR News: Why Aren't More Users Of Opioids Or Meth Screened For Hepatitis C?

Why Aren't More Users Of Opioids Or Meth Screened For Hepatitis C?
As the number of people who inject drugs and share needles has soared, the rate of infection with Hep C has climbed too. Yet many drug treatment patients aren't tested for the liver-damaging virus.

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Health Care - December 19, 2018 at 05:00PM - Why Aren't More Users Of Opioids Or Meth Screened For Hepatitis C?

This Winter, Don’t Just Sit by a Crackling Fire. Smell Like It, Too.

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Log cabin perfumes are here to make your winter extra cozy.
This Winter, Don’t Just Sit by a Crackling Fire. Smell Like It, Too. - By RACHEL SYME - Category Style - Keyword Perfumes and Fragrances, Seasons and Months - From The New York Times - Published at December 19, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Open Scientific Collaboration May Be Helping North Korea Cheat Nuclear Sanctions

Open Scientific Collaboration May Be Helping North Korea Cheat Nuclear Sanctions
New research shared exclusively with NPR suggests that Pyongyang is refining its weapons technology through open scientific research. China leads the way in scientific collaboration with North Korea.

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Health & Science - December 19, 2018 at 03:01PM - Open Scientific Collaboration May Be Helping North Korea Cheat Nuclear Sanctions

Allergan Halts Sales in Europe of Textured Breast Implants Linked to Rare Cancer

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The company’s product, in use worldwide, has been under scrutiny since women began developing a type of lymphoma.
Allergan Halts Sales in Europe of Textured Breast Implants Linked to Rare Cancer - By DENISE GRADY - at Health - Keyword: Implants, Breasts, Medical Devices, Cancer - From The New York Times - Published at December 18, 2018 at 07:00AM

Judge Urges CVS and Aetna to Remain Separate During Antitrust Review

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A federal judge overseeing the merger settlement asked the companies to keep their businesses distinct while he examines the $69 billion deal.
Judge Urges CVS and Aetna to Remain Separate During Antitrust Review - By EMILY BAUMGAERTNER - at Health - Keyword: Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures - From The New York Times - Published at December 18, 2018 at 07:00AM

How to Help Teenagers Quit Vaping

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Though options are limited for now, they exist. For starters, parents should recognize that they are confronting an addiction to nicotine, which is hard to break.
How to Help Teenagers Quit Vaping - By JAN HOFFMAN - at Health - Keyword: Teenagers and Adolescence, Addiction (Psychology), Nicotine, E-Cigarettes - From The New York Times - Published at December 18, 2018 at 07:00AM

Addicted to Vaped Nicotine, Teenagers Have No Clear Path to Quitting

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Parents, schools and public health experts struggle to find effective ways to help young people quit e-cigarettes. “There is no sound science yet.”
Addicted to Vaped Nicotine, Teenagers Have No Clear Path to Quitting - By JAN HOFFMAN - at Health - Keyword: Smoking and Tobacco, Teenagers and Adolescence, Nicotine, Addiction (Psychology) - From The New York Times - Published at December 18, 2018 at 07:00AM

Offset’s ‘Toxic’ Apology to Cardi B Sets Off Social Media Outrage

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People saw his public gesture as a type of behavior that holds up an inequitable society.
Offset’s ‘Toxic’ Apology to Cardi B Sets Off Social Media Outrage - By VALERIYA SAFRONOVA - Category Style - Keyword - From The New York Times - Published at December 18, 2018 at 07:00AM

Tiny Love Stories: ‘We Need to End Whatever This Is’

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Modern Love in miniature, featuring five reader-submitted stories of 100 words or fewer.
Tiny Love Stories: ‘We Need to End Whatever This Is’ - By Unknown Author - Category Style - Keyword Love (Emotion), Modern Love (Times Column), Dating and Relationships - From The New York Times - Published at December 18, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Surgeon General Warns Youth Vaping Is Now An 'Epidemic'

Surgeon General Warns Youth Vaping Is Now An 'Epidemic'
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams issued a forceful advisory about vaping by U.S. teenagers, saying electronic cigarette use among young people has reached levels that require urgent action.

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Health & Science - December 19, 2018 at 12:08AM - Surgeon General Warns Youth Vaping Is Now An 'Epidemic'

NPR News: Surgeon General Warns Youth Vaping Is Now An 'Epidemic'

Surgeon General Warns Youth Vaping Is Now An 'Epidemic'
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams issued a forceful advisory about vaping by U.S. teenagers, saying electronic cigarette use among young people has reached levels that require urgent action.

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NPR News: Bill Of The Month: $43,208 For Repeat Surgery To Replace Broken Medical Device

Bill Of The Month: $43,208 For Repeat Surgery To Replace Broken Medical Device
If implanted medical devices fail, patients and their insurers usually have to pay for repairs. That financial responsibility falls to them even when the problems were solely with the devices.

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Health Care - December 18, 2018 at 05:01PM - Bill Of The Month: $43,208 For Repeat Surgery To Replace Broken Medical Device

The Big Online Dating Rebrand

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Apps like Tinder, Bumble and Grindr want you to fall in love again (with them).
The Big Online Dating Rebrand - By JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH - Category Style - Keyword Online Dating - From The New York Times - Published at December 18, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: An Epidemic Is Killing Thousands Of Coal Miners. Regulators Could Have Stopped It

An Epidemic Is Killing Thousands Of Coal Miners. Regulators Could Have Stopped It
More than 2,000 miners in Appalachia are dying from an advanced stage of black lung. NPR and Frontline have found the government had multiple warnings and opportunities to protect them, but didn't.

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Health Care - December 18, 2018 at 05:00PM - An Epidemic Is Killing Thousands Of Coal Miners. Regulators Could Have Stopped It

NPR News: VA Still Arbitrarily Cutting Caregivers From Program, Even As It Aims To Expand

VA Still Arbitrarily Cutting Caregivers From Program, Even As It Aims To Expand
Congress told the VA to expand its caregiver program to include pre-Sept. 11 vets, but the VA has failed to meet a deadline in the law.

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Health Care - December 18, 2018 at 05:00PM - VA Still Arbitrarily Cutting Caregivers From Program, Even As It Aims To Expand

NPR News: Sen. Cory Booker Calls For More Transparency In Medicaid Drug Decisions

Sen. Cory Booker Calls For More Transparency In Medicaid Drug Decisions
Booker is introducing a bill this week in response to an investigation by the Center for Public Interest and NPR. He calls drug firms' infiltration into Medicaid's decision process "nefarious."

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Health Care - December 18, 2018 at 08:29AM - Sen. Cory Booker Calls For More Transparency In Medicaid Drug Decisions

An Island Nation Starts an Experiment: Vaccines Delivered by Drone

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In Vanuatu, 20 percent of children miss their shots because villages are so hard to reach. It has hired an Australian company to fly them in.
An Island Nation Starts an Experiment: Vaccines Delivered by Drone - By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. - at Health - Keyword: Drones (Pilotless Planes), Vaccination and Immunization - From The New York Times - Published at December 17, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Kentucky Attorney General Vows To Protect The Affordable Care Act

Kentucky Attorney General Vows To Protect The Affordable Care Act
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear about the court ruling out of Texas last Friday that struck down the Affordable Care Act.

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Health Care - December 18, 2018 at 04:27AM - Kentucky Attorney General Vows To Protect The Affordable Care Act

Study Shows Big Rise in Teen Vaping This Year

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Use of other drugs, including opioids, alcohol and tobacco cigarettes, was down and marijuana use was steady, the annual survey of American teenagers found.
Study Shows Big Rise in Teen Vaping This Year - By JAN HOFFMAN - at Health - Keyword: Addiction (Psychology), Teenagers and Adolescence, Research - From The New York Times - Published at December 17, 2018 at 07:00AM

The World Needs a Urine Test for TB. But It’s Already Here.

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The W.H.O. has recommended such a test for H.I.V.-positive patients since 2015. But in poor countries, few qualifying patients are receiving it.
The World Needs a Urine Test for TB. But It’s Already Here. - By APOORVA MANDAVILLI - at Health - Keyword: Tuberculosis, Tests (Medical), Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome - From The New York Times - Published at December 17, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Green 'Christmas Comet' Visible In Night Sky

Green 'Christmas Comet' Visible In Night Sky
The comet 46P/Wirtanen just made its closest approach to Earth in centuries. No word on the whereabouts of Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Cupid, Donner or Blitzen (and Rudolph).

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Health & Science - December 17, 2018 at 11:29PM - Green 'Christmas Comet' Visible In Night Sky

NPR News: What You Need To Know About The Affordable Care Act After Texas Ruling

What You Need To Know About The Affordable Care Act After Texas Ruling
A federal judge in Texas rules the ACA is unconstitutional. What does this mean for American healthcare, and who will be affected?

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Health Care - December 17, 2018 at 06:00PM - What You Need To Know About The Affordable Care Act After Texas Ruling

NPR News: What Now? Judge Rules Affordable Care Act Is Unconstitutional

What Now? Judge Rules Affordable Care Act Is Unconstitutional
Steve Inskeep talks to Ezekiel Emanuel, an architect of Obamacare, about a federal district judge's ruling Friday that the law is unconstitutional because of a recent change in federal tax law.

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Health Care - December 17, 2018 at 05:03PM - What Now? Judge Rules Affordable Care Act Is Unconstitutional

NPR News: What You Need To Know About The Affordable Care Act After Texas Ruling

What You Need To Know About The Affordable Care Act After Texas Ruling
A federal judge in Texas rules the ACA is unconstitutional. What does this mean for American healthcare, and who will be affected?

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Health Care - December 17, 2018 at 06:00PM - What You Need To Know About The Affordable Care Act After Texas Ruling

NPR News: News Brief: Trump's Personnel Changes, Obamacare, Weinstein Case

News Brief: Trump's Personnel Changes, Obamacare, Weinstein Case
The White House makes more personnel moves as a government shutdown looms. A federal judge's ruling threatens Obamacare. The latest in the sexual harassment case against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.

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Health Care - December 17, 2018 at 05:03PM - News Brief: Trump's Personnel Changes, Obamacare, Weinstein Case

NPR News: Medical Detectives: The Last Hope For Families Coping With Rare Diseases

Medical Detectives: The Last Hope For Families Coping With Rare Diseases
When Nikki and Danny Miller's two young sons developed strange symptoms, they began searching for a diagnosis. Their odyssey ended when a team of medical sleuths solved the case.

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Health Care - December 17, 2018 at 05:01PM - Medical Detectives: The Last Hope For Families Coping With Rare Diseases

NPR News: Medical Detectives: The Last Hope For Families Coping With Rare Diseases

Medical Detectives: The Last Hope For Families Coping With Rare Diseases
When Nikki and Danny Miller's two young sons developed strange symptoms, they began searching for a diagnosis. Their odyssey ended when a team of medical sleuths solved the case.

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NPR News: Medical Detectives: The Last Hope For Families Coping With Rare Diseases

Medical Detectives: The Last Hope For Families Coping With Rare Diseases
When Nikki and Danny Miller's two young sons developed strange symptoms, they began searching for a diagnosis. Their odyssey ended when a team of medical sleuths solved the case.

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Health & Science - December 17, 2018 at 05:01PM - Medical Detectives: The Last Hope For Families Coping With Rare Diseases

NPR News: Teen Vaping Soared In 2018

Teen Vaping Soared In 2018
A dramatic increase in vaping among high school students is the largest yearly change ever seen in a long-running survey tracking substance use and abuse by teens.

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NPR News: Lab-Grown Meat Draws Big Investors — And Big Opposition

Lab-Grown Meat Draws Big Investors — And Big Opposition
Tech startups are using animal stem cells to grow meat. Big meat companies, including Tyson and Cargill, are investing in the technology, while livestock producers are trying to fight it.

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Health & Science - December 16, 2018 at 08:03PM - Lab-Grown Meat Draws Big Investors — And Big Opposition

NPR News: 'Bleed Out' Shows How Medical Errors Can Have Life-Changing Consequences

'Bleed Out' Shows How Medical Errors Can Have Life-Changing Consequences
Steve Burrows' new HBO documentary, Bleed Out, follows the medical malpractice suit he filed on behalf of his mom, who lapsed into a coma after surgery.

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Health Care - December 16, 2018 at 08:03PM - 'Bleed Out' Shows How Medical Errors Can Have Life-Changing Consequences

NPR News: Nations Agree On Rules To Put Paris Climate Agreement Into Action

Nations Agree On Rules To Put Paris Climate Agreement Into Action
Nations agreed on rules to track the promises they made to reduce emissions, but did not set new emissions reduction goals necessary to avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change.

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Health & Science - December 16, 2018 at 08:24AM - Nations Agree On Rules To Put Paris Climate Agreement Into Action

NPR News: Affordable Care Act Court Challenge

Affordable Care Act Court Challenge
A federal judge in Texas struck down the entire ACA on Friday, but the law will stay in place pending appeals. NPR's Michel Martin talks with Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News about the implications.

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Health Care - December 16, 2018 at 05:44AM - Affordable Care Act Court Challenge

NPR News: Federal Judge Issues Ruling Declaring The Affordable Care Act Unconstitutional

Federal Judge Issues Ruling Declaring The Affordable Care Act Unconstitutional
A federal judge in Texas issued a ruling Friday declaring the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional, apparently setting the stage for another hearing on the health care law by the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Health Care - December 15, 2018 at 11:30PM - Federal Judge Issues Ruling Declaring The Affordable Care Act Unconstitutional

NPR News: Ruling Backs States Opposed To Obamacare; White House Expects Appeal

Ruling Backs States Opposed To Obamacare; White House Expects Appeal
A Texas judge on Friday said that the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional — a ruling likely to be appealed and to make its way up to the Supreme Court.

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Health Care - December 15, 2018 at 08:00PM - Ruling Backs States Opposed To Obamacare; White House Expects Appeal

NPR News: Texas Judge Rules Affordable Care Act Unconstitutional, But Supporters Vow To Appeal

Texas Judge Rules Affordable Care Act Unconstitutional, But Supporters Vow To Appeal
A ruling that the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional is likely to go to the Supreme Court. For now, the decision likely won't affect people who buy insurance on marketplaces created by the law.

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Health Care - December 15, 2018 at 11:31AM - Texas Judge Rules Affordable Care Act Unconstitutional, But Supporters Vow To Appeal

NPR News: Federal Judge Strikes Down Affordable Care Act As Unconstitutional

Federal Judge Strikes Down Affordable Care Act As Unconstitutional
President Trump praised the ruling by a court in Texas as supporters of the ACA said they will appeal.

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Health Care - December 15, 2018 at 11:18AM - Federal Judge Strikes Down Affordable Care Act As Unconstitutional

Texas Judge Strikes Down Obama’s Affordable Care Act as Unconstitutional

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The ruling was over a lawsuit filed this year by a group of Republican governors and state attorneys general. A group of intervening states led by Democrats promised to appeal the decision.
Texas Judge Strikes Down Obama’s Affordable Care Act as Unconstitutional - By ABBY GOODNOUGH and ROBERT PEAR - at Health - Keyword: Health Insurance and Managed Care, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010), United States Politics and Government - From The New York Times - Published at December 14, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Countries Struggle To Agree On Rules For Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Countries Struggle To Agree On Rules For Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
As a major climate conference nears its end in Poland, negotiators are still haggling over the rules nations must follow in order to meet their commitments to reduce greenhouse gases.

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Health & Science - December 15, 2018 at 05:05AM - Countries Struggle To Agree On Rules For Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Where to Find a Ceramic Christmas Tree?

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Yes, this shiny little piece of holiday happiness can be yours once again.
Where to Find a Ceramic Christmas Tree? - By FRANK DeCARO - Category Style - Keyword Christmas, Christmas Trees, Ceramics and Pottery - From The New York Times - Published at December 14, 2018 at 07:00AM

Zachary Levi of ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Embraces His Inner Geek

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Browsing Midtown Comics with the star of the forthcoming “Shazam!” (Yes, fanboy selfies were taken.)
Zachary Levi of ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Embraces His Inner Geek - By ALEXIS SOLOSKI - Category Style - Keyword Comic Books and Strips - From The New York Times - Published at December 14, 2018 at 07:00AM

Joe Biden, Shailene Woodley and Andie MacDowell at Conservation International Gala

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Benefits were also held for the Central Park Conservancy, and Food Allergy Research and Education.
Joe Biden, Shailene Woodley and Andie MacDowell at Conservation International Gala - By DENNY LEE - Category Style - Keyword - From The New York Times - Published at December 14, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Scientists Are Fighting For The Stricken Pickle Against This Tricky Disease

Scientists Are Fighting For The Stricken Pickle Against This Tricky Disease
Downy mildew, once just a nuisance, has evolved into a devastating adversary to the pickle, as it now quickly adapts to fungicides and pickle hybrids, and can lay waste to crops in a matter of days.

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Health & Science - December 14, 2018 at 08:02PM - Scientists Are Fighting For The Stricken Pickle Against This Tricky Disease

NPR News: Health Costs Bear Down On Families Who Don't Qualify For ACA Subsidies

Health Costs Bear Down On Families Who Don't Qualify For ACA Subsidies
Rising costs have driven millions who don't get a subsidy for their Affordable Care Act health plan to drop the coverage or turn to cheaper, less comprehensive — and sometimes inadequate — insurance.

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Health Care - December 14, 2018 at 07:00PM - Health Costs Bear Down On Families Who Don't Qualify For ACA Subsidies

NPR News: ACA Sign-Ups Have Lagged For 2019. But What Does That Mean?

ACA Sign-Ups Have Lagged For 2019. But What Does That Mean?
The pace of enrollment in Affordable Care Act plans is slower than in past years. That could mean fewer people will have health coverage — or that more people are getting insurance via their work.

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Health Care - December 14, 2018 at 05:08PM - ACA Sign-Ups Have Lagged For 2019. But What Does That Mean?

NPR News: ACA Sign-Ups Have Lagged For 2019. But What Does That Mean?

ACA Sign-Ups Have Lagged For 2019. But What Does That Mean?
The pace of enrollment in Affordable Care Act plans is slower than in past years. That could mean fewer people will have health coverage — or that more people are getting insurance via their work.

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Your Dog Has Seen Me Naked

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I love Fido, but does he have to be on the bed while we have sex?
Your Dog Has Seen Me Naked - By RYAN PFEFFER - Category Style - Keyword Dogs, Love (Emotion), Dating and Relationships - From The New York Times - Published at December 14, 2018 at 07:00AM

Breast Cancer Risk May Rise After Childbirth, but Is Still Low

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Women who recently gave birth may have an increased risk of breast cancer that lasts about 20 years. But for most, the overall risk is still small.
Breast Cancer Risk May Rise After Childbirth, but Is Still Low - By DENISE GRADY - at Health - Keyword: Breast Cancer, Pregnancy and Childbirth - From The New York Times - Published at December 13, 2018 at 07:00AM