Monday, December 5, 2016

Yellow Fever Epidemic in Africa Shows Gaps in Vaccine Pipeline by DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.


By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.

The outbreak was stopped by a huge vaccination campaign that stretched supplies by diluting doses.

Published: December 4, 2016 at 07:00PM

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A New Low for Cigarette Smoking by NICHOLAS BAKALAR


By NICHOLAS BAKALAR

The number of Americans who smoke has dropped below 40 million for the first time since they’ve been counted, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Published: December 4, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Is Selfie Culture Making Our Kids Selfish? by SHARON JAYSON


By SHARON JAYSON

The psychologist and parenting expert Michele Borba says society’s fixation with the selfie is having some unintended consequences.

Published: June 22, 2016 at 08:00PM

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Did You Just Forget, or Is It Something More Serious? by CHRISTOPHER MELE


By CHRISTOPHER MELE

Memory lapses that disrupt daily living or cause a person to withdraw from family are more serious than absent-mindedness or confusing names, experts said.

Published: December 4, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Saturday, December 3, 2016

Immune System, Unleashed by Cancer Therapies, Can Attack Organs by MATT RICHTEL


By MATT RICHTEL

Immunotherapy drugs have been hailed as a breakthrough in cancer treatment, but doctors are finding that what makes them effective is also what poses serious risks.

Published: December 2, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Friday, December 2, 2016

Older Adults Are Still Skipping Vaccinations by PAULA SPAN


By PAULA SPAN

People once vigilant about immunizing their children aren’t nearly as careful about protecting themselves as they age.

Published: December 1, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Can You Regain Muscle Mass After Age 60? by GRETCHEN REYNOLDS


By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS

Men and women in their 60s and 70s can build muscles that are as strong as a 40-year-old’s, though the process of bulking up works differently in older people than in the young.

Published: December 1, 2016 at 07:00PM

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