Monday, May 15, 2017

Texas Seeks Medicaid Money It Gave Up Over Planned Parenthood Ban by ABBY GOODNOUGH


By ABBY GOODNOUGH

Four years after Texas gave up millions of dollars in federal Medicaid funds, a request presents an important early test for the Trump administration.

Published: May 14, 2017 at 08:00PM

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A Strong Case Against a Pesticide Does Not Faze E.P.A. Under Trump by RONI CARYN RABIN


By RONI CARYN RABIN

For decades, scientists have warned of mounting evidence that exposure to chlorpyrifos may threaten children’s development.

Published: May 14, 2017 at 08:00PM

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How a Tsunami in Japan Endangered Children in Cambodia by DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.


By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.

The catastrophe set off an unexpected shortage of iodine, leaving children in faraway countries vulnerable to cognitive deficits.

Published: May 14, 2017 at 08:00PM

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When the Immune System Thwarts Lifesaving Drugs by GINA KOLATA


By GINA KOLATA

Patients often produce antibodies to the very treatments keeping them alive, sometimes to disastrous effect. The search for solutions is just beginning.

Published: May 14, 2017 at 08:00PM

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Sunday, May 14, 2017

What You Need to Know if You Have Breast Implants by DENISE GRADY


By DENISE GRADY

There is no need to remove implants if you have no problems, but if you have swelling, fluid buildup, lumps or asymmetry you should see a doctor.

Published: May 13, 2017 at 08:00PM

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A Shocking Diagnosis: Breast Implants ‘Gave Me Cancer’ by DENISE GRADY


By DENISE GRADY

A rare cancer of the immune system, linked to implants, has had devastating effects on women, many of whom had reconstructive surgery after breast cancer.

Published: May 13, 2017 at 08:00PM

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Saturday, May 13, 2017

Candidate to Lead the W.H.O. Accused of Covering Up Epidemics by DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.


By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.

As Ethiopia’s health minister, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus ignored cholera outbreaks, a global health expert and adviser to a rival candidate charges.

Published: May 12, 2017 at 08:00PM

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