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Nicole Kidman, who ‘makes movies better,’ gets AFI Life Achievement AwardApr 28, 2024 9:00 am - Morgan Freeman spoke the words, but pretty much everyone who took the stage at the presentation of the AFI Life Achievement Award agreed: “Nicole Kidman. She makes movies better.”
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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 sayApr 28, 2024 8:29 am - U.S. births fell last year, in a substantial drop marking an apparent end to pandemic-related fluctuations and a return to a long-standing national decline.
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USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for the first timeApr 28, 2024 8:28 am - The nation’s school meals will get a makeover under new nutrition standards that limit added sugars for the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday.
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More doctors can prescribe a leading addiction treatment. Why aren’t more people getting help?Apr 28, 2024 8:27 am - It’s easier than ever for doctors to prescribe a key medicine for opioid addiction. So why aren’t more doctors prescribing it?
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Mastering gluten-free cooking without breaking the bankApr 28, 2024 8:25 am - Despite what you may have heard, a gluten-free diet doesn’t need to be expensive or restrictive. And thanks to the growing awareness around celiac disease and gluten sensitivities, there’s never been a better time to try out gluten-free recipes.
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What to know about Zyn, the tiny nicotine pouch that’s sparked a big health debateApr 28, 2024 6:00 am - A tiny Philip Morris product called Zyn has been making big headlines, sparking debate about whether new nicotine-based alternatives intended for adults may be catching on with underage teens and adolescents.
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Cyberattacks are on the rise, and that includes small businesses. Here’s what to knowApr 28, 2024 5:54 am - Cyberattacks on businesses are rising, including small businesses. It's a troubling trend because a breach can be very costly and time consuming if owners don't have a pl...
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How to escape from a money rutApr 28, 2024 5:52 am - Sometimes, climbing out of a money rut starts with a pep talk — to yourself. “I like affirmations and speaking out loud,” says Giovanna Gonzalez, a financial educator and...
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Music review: Pet Shop Boys have done it yet again with catchy and bittersweet ‘Nonetheless’Apr 26, 2024 3:33 pm - Known for their synthesizer-backed dance tracks with emotionally resonant lyrics, Pet Shop Boys created their own style of electric pop — influenced by glam rock and disco — that has stood the test of time with consistent releases over the years. Their latest album, “Nonetheless,” falls right in line with the pattern.