Monday 25 March 2019

For Many Boys With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Bright Hope Lies Just Beyond Reach


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Saturday 23 March 2019

Medicare for All Would Abolish Private Insurance. ‘There’s No Precedent in American History’


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Friday 22 March 2019

Waiting to Get Pregnant? Know the Risks

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Are you over 35 and ready to get pregnant for the first time? An OB/GYN suggests creating a "reproductive life plan," scheduling a checkup, and doing these other things.



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Gun Deaths Up Sharply Among America's Schoolkids

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"It is sobering that in 2017, there were 144 police officers who died in the line of duty and about 1,000 active duty military throughout the world who died, whereas 2,462 school-age children were killed by firearms," the study’s senior author said.



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Treat Your Dog's Pain and Lameness

old dog

What can you do if your dog shows signs of lameness or pain? And how can you prevent them? Here's what a veterinary expert recommends.



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