Health and Fitness
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EPA rule bans toxic chemical that’s commonly used as paint stripper but known to cause liver cancerApr 30, 2024 8:21 am - WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday it has finalized a ban on consumer uses of methylene chloride, a chemical that is widely used as a paint str...
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Pump up your tires — May is National Bike MonthApr 30, 2024 6:00 am - National Bike Month launches May 1, and with it plenty of opportunities to shake the dust off your bike.
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It’s the first drug shown to slow Alzheimer’s. Why is it off to a slow start?
Apr 28, 2024 8:29 am - The first drug shown to slow Alzheimer's hit the U.S. market over a year ago, but sales have lagged and diagnosis and treatment remain complicated.
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U.S. births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say
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USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for the first time
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More doctors can prescribe a leading addiction treatment. Why aren’t more people getting help?
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Mastering gluten-free cooking without breaking the bank
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Grief & healing: Don’t forget to play; it can help rebuild your identityApr 27, 2024 6:00 am - A survivor may believe joining in some merriment may feel like a betrayal of the one who died. Why should we be happy when he or she can’t be here?
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Allergies can make you miserable. Here's how to track pollen levels near you
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Are physician assistants taking over health care?Apr 26, 2024 2:57 am - What does it mean when a physician assistant, not your doctor, walks through the door at your medical appointment?