The Consumer: The Heart Perils of Pain Relievers
Researchers see cardiovascular risks in frequent high doses of some common medicines.
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POSTED 06/19/2013 at 01:44 PM -- 
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Well: Obesity in Teenagers Is Tied to Hearing Loss
In a new study, obesity in adolescents was linked to an increased risk of hearing loss, independent of risk factors including poverty or exposure to loud noises. ...
POSTED 06/19/2013 at 01:39 PM --
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Study Finds Sharp Drop in HPV Infections in Girls
The prevalence of dangerous strains of the human papillomavirus, a principal cause of cervical cancer, has dropped by half in the last decade, officials say.
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POSTED 06/19/2013 at 01:07 PM --
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Skin Deep: Rethinking Makeup’s Sun Protection
The Food and Drug Administration’s new labeling rules for sunscreen have been closely parsed by the health community. But how will they affect your beauty routine? ...
POSTED 06/19/2013 at 12:53 PM --
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Well: When the Bully Is a Sibling
New research suggests that aggression between siblings, especially chronic abuse, can inflict psychological wounds as damaging as the anguish caused by school bullies.
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POSTED 06/19/2013 at 10:04 AM --
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Phys Ed: The 4-Minute Workout
A single, strenuous four-minute workout can effectively improve health and fitness as much as longer workouts can, researchers found. Download the “Well 4-Minute Workout” playlist for your workout.
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POSTED 06/19/2013 at 10:03 AM --
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Ask an Expert: Gardening Advice for Aging Bodies, Part 1
Patty Cassidy, a horticultural therapist, answers readers’ questions about container gardens, tools for those with arthritis and more. ...
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Board to Vote on Condoms in Boston Schools
A new health policy that would make condoms available in the district’s high schools is up for a vote on Wednesday night. ...
POSTED 06/18/2013 at 10:36 PM --
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Nickelodeon Resists Critics of Food Ads
In resisting calls to ban ads for nutritionally questionable food, Nickelodeon argued that its job was children’s entertainment, not nutrition. ...
POSTED 06/18/2013 at 09:51 PM --
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Op-Ed Contributor: Our Genes, Their Secrets
Why the Supreme Court’s ruling on gene patents is only a partial victory for DNA-data sharing. ...
POSTED 06/18/2013 at 09:00 PM --
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A.M.A. Recognizes Obesity as a Disease
The decision by the American Medical Association could have implications for health care companies and the pharmaceutical industry. ...
POSTED 06/18/2013 at 08:20 PM --
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De Blasio Offers Ideas in Policy Book for Election
To make the case that he should be elected mayor of New York City, in the 69-page document, Bill de Blasio details proposals in 12 areas while summarizing his record as public advocate. ...
POSTED 06/18/2013 at 08:01 PM --
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The New Old Age Blog: A Deadline Missed
More than a month has passed since home care workers were to have been given minimum-wage protections.
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POSTED 06/18/2013 at 04:48 PM --
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The New Old Age Blog: A Family Ritual Gains New Life
Children’s books bind together a mother and daughter.
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POSTED 06/18/2013 at 10:49 AM --
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Well: In Bullies’ Hands, Nuts or Milk May Be a Weapon
A survey of children with food allergies showed that a third of them reported being bullied with threatening behavior.
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POSTED 06/17/2013 at 05:48 PM --
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Letters: Animals Are Patients Too
A letter to the Editor.
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POSTED 06/17/2013 at 05:22 PM --
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Letters: Factors for Dental Checkups (1 Letter)
A letter to the Editor.
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POSTED 06/17/2013 at 05:21 PM --
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Letters: ‘Back To Sleep’ Dividends (1 Letter)
A letter to the Editor.
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POSTED 06/17/2013 at 05:20 PM --
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Really?: The Claim: Biofeedback Devices Can Lower Blood Pressure
Biofeedback devices for blood pressure frequently offer a Zen-like approach, using music and visual cues to guide users through breathing exercises. But studies show they may have little long-term impact.
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POSTED 06/17/2013 at 05:13 PM --
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Outside Review of Clinical Data Finds a Spinal Treatment’s Benefit Overstated
Independent reviews of clinical trial data concluded that Infuse, a bioengineered bone product, was not significantly better than a traditional bone graft, and that it might pose risks. ...
POSTED 06/17/2013 at 05:00 PM --
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