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Obama’s energy plan ‘step in right direction’ for asthma sufferers, doctors say
President Barack Obama unveiled the final version of his plan to cut emissions from U.S. power plants Monday, flanked by…
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Boston mayor wants ban on chewing tobacco at ballparks
BOSTON – From iconic Fenway Park to little league fields in Southie, Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh wants to ban…
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Which aphrodisiacs actually work?
For as long as humans have been mating and reproducing, they’ve been searching for ways to boost desire, Dr. Michael…
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Jessica Alba’s company under fire as customers complain sunscreen doesn’t work
Jessica Alba’s Honest Company has come under fire from customers who say one of its sunscreens doesn’t protect against the…
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Being connected to friends, family and social groups may offer some protection against suicide, suggests a new U.S. study. Among…
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What you must know about the chemicals in your sunscreen
You probably don’t need to be told (again) how important wearing sunscreen is for reducing your risk of skin cancer,…
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Online symptom-checkers are often wrong
Online symptom checkers often misdiagnose patients’ problems, often encouraging people to seek care for minor issues that don’t need immediate…
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Hospice care may start later for patients in assisted living
Hospice care may start closer to the end of life for residents of assisted living facilities than for people receiving…
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FDA approves Sanofi/Regeneron cholesterol drug with limits
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a potent new cholesterol-lowering drug from Sanofi SA and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc on…
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