Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Turtles Bred for Food in Asia Can Transport Cholera by DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.


By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.

Cholera bacteria can thrive on the shells and in the intestines of edible turtles shipped to food markets, scientists say.

Published: June 13, 2017 at 08:00PM

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Monday, June 12, 2017

Hearing Aids at the Mall? Congress Could Make It Happen by PAULA SPAN


By PAULA SPAN

Under the proposed Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017, the devices would become more widely available and much cheaper.

Published: June 11, 2017 at 08:00PM

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The Liver: A ‘Blob’ That Runs the Body by NATALIE ANGIER


By NATALIE ANGIER

The underrated, unloved liver performs more than 300 vital functions. No wonder the ancients believed it to be the home of the human soul.

Published: June 11, 2017 at 08:00PM

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More Than 10 Percent of World’s Population Is Obese, Study Finds by MATT RICHTEL


By MATT RICHTEL

A study in The New England Journal of Medicine showed problem had swept the globe, including regions that have historically had food shortages.

Published: June 11, 2017 at 08:00PM

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Sunday, June 11, 2017

Flexibility That A.C.A. Lent to Work Force Is Threatened by G.O.P. Plan by REED ABELSON


By REED ABELSON

People in transition because of layoffs, moves, illness or new ventures turned to Obamacare’s marketplaces as a stopgap, but that option may soon be gone.

Published: June 10, 2017 at 08:00PM

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Seizing on Opioid Crisis, a Drug Maker Lobbies Hard for Its Product by ABBY GOODNOUGH and KATE ZERNIKE


By ABBY GOODNOUGH and KATE ZERNIKE

Despite limited evidence to prove its drug works, the maker of Vivitrol has used political connections and marketing to push for its use for detoxing.

Published: June 10, 2017 at 08:00PM

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Saturday, June 10, 2017

Michigan Case Adds U.S. Dimension to Debate on Genital Mutilation by PAM BELLUCK


By PAM BELLUCK

The first-ever charges in America call attention to the practices of a small Muslim sect, and have women coming forward to describe their experiences.

Published: June 9, 2017 at 08:00PM

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