Saturday, November 19, 2016

Along the Autism Spectrum, a Path Through Campus Life by JAN HOFFMAN


By JAN HOFFMAN

The first generation of students with an autism diagnosis is fanning out to schools across the country. They face a complex array of academic and social challenges.

Published: November 18, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Friday, November 18, 2016

Zika Is No Longer Global Emergency, W.H.O. Says by DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.


By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.

The World Health Organization said it did not consider the crisis over for the mosquito-borne virus.

Published: November 17, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Are Frozen Fruits and Vegetables as Nutritious as Fresh? by RONI CARYN RABIN


By RONI CARYN RABIN

The differences in nutrient levels between fresh and frozen are so minor that they would be unlikely to have an impact on overall health.

Published: November 17, 2016 at 07:00PM

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They’re Growing Older. Their Mortgage Debt Is Growing Deeper. by PAULA SPAN


By PAULA SPAN

After pulling cash from their homes during the boom years, many older people are saddled with rising debt, making retirement more difficult.

Published: November 17, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Wednesday, November 16, 2016

How to Argue Fairly and Without Rancor (Hello, Thanksgiving!) by CHRISTINE HAUSER


By CHRISTINE HAUSER

Social psychologists and philosophers have tips on avoiding the pitfalls of emotionally charged discussions, and how to make them constructive.

Published: November 15, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Study Shows Promise for Expensive Cholesterol Drugs, but They Are Still Hard to Obtain by GINA KOLATA


By GINA KOLATA

A study of so-called PCSK9 inhibitors showed they can reduce the size of plaques in arteries that may cause heart attacks, a signal that they will show benefit in reducing heart attack risk.

Published: November 14, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Monday, November 14, 2016

Zika Infection in U.S. Is Still Rare So Far, Blood Donations Indicate by CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS


By CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS

By the end of this week, all blood banks in the continental United States must begin testing donated blood for contamination with the virus.

Published: November 13, 2016 at 07:00PM

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