Health Concerns Mount for Migrant Children at Outdoor Waiting Sites
A federal judge is expected to rule soon on whether the government must provide shelter, food and medical care to minors while they await processing.
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A federal judge is expected to rule soon on whether the government must provide shelter, food and medical care to minors while they await processing.
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Cases of trisomy 18 may rise as many states restrict abortion. But some women choose to have the babies, love them tenderly and care for them devotedly.
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Two new studies show fast-growing use of the pills on the eve of the Supreme Court’s consideration of a case seeking to ban or restrict them.
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The new obesity drugs might be an exception to a chronic, deadly problem: the failure to stick with medication.
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How do champion skaters accomplish their extraordinary jumps and spins? Brain science is uncovering clues.
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Biden Administration Finalizes Rule Curbing Use of Short-Term Health Plans
The new regulation reverses a Trump-era policy that expanded access to health plans with fewer benefits than those sold on the Affordable Care Act’s marketplaces.
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What’s Next for the Coronavirus?
Scientists studying the virus’s continuing evolution, and the body’s immune responses, hope to head off a resurgence and to better understand long Covid.
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A Johns Hopkins scientist was known for rigorous studies of psychedelics. Was he a true believer?
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Surgeons Transplant Pig Kidney Into a Patient, a Medical Milestone
The man continues to improve, doctors said. Organs from genetically engineered pigs one day may make dialysis obsolete.
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When Medicaid Comes After the Family Home
Federal law requires states to seek reimbursement from the assets, usually homes, of people who died after receiving benefits for long-term care.
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Apparently Healthy, but Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s?
New criteria could lead to a diagnosis on the basis of a simple blood test, even in the absence of obvious symptoms.
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A society in which members of different generations do not interact “is a dangerous experiment,” said one researcher.
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When a Spouse Goes to the Nursing Home
The move to a long-term care facility is often difficult but necessary for frail patients. For their partners, it can mean a new set of challenges.
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The Heart Surgery That Isn’t as Safe for Older Women
Coronary artery bypass grafting, the most common cardiac procedure in the United States, was studied mostly in men. Women are paying the price.
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Facing Financial Ruin as Costs Soar for Elder Care
The United States has no coherent system for providing long-term care, leading many who are aging to struggle to stay independent or to rely on a patchwork of solutions.
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Desperate Families Search for Affordable Home Care
Facing a severe shortage of aides and high costs, people trying to keep aging loved ones at home often cobble together a patchwork of family and friends to help.
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Extra Fees Drive Assisted-Living Profits
The add-ons pile up: $93 for medications, $50 for cable TV. Prices soar as the industry leaves no service unbilled. The housing option is out of reach for many families.
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Why Long-Term Care Insurance Falls Short for So Many
The private insurance market has proved wildly inadequate in providing financial security for millions of older Americans, in part by underestimating how many policyholders would use their coverage.
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‘I Wish I Had Known That No One Was Going to Help Me’
Adult children discuss the trials of caring for their aging parents: unreliable agencies, a lack of help and dwindling financial resources.
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Feeling Overwhelmed? Try Tallying Your Tiny Wins.
Taking stock of small achievements can keep you motivated when times are tough, experts say.
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How a Middle-Aged Introvert Got His Groove Back
The idea of a “guys trip” was nerve-racking. But it turned out to be a valuable lesson in friendship.
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Working With Your Hands Is Good for Your Brain
Activities like writing, gardening and knitting can improve your cognition and mood. Tapping, typing and scrolling? Less so.
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More Young People Than Ever Will Get Colorectal Cancer This Year
Colon and rectal cancers are increasing among people younger than 50. Experts have a few ideas about why.
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Some exercisers say cannabis eases their pain and anxiety — and makes fitness more fun.
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A device called LightSound is being distributed to help the blind and visually impaired experience this year’s event.
By Robyn Ross
The gamer, Tyler Blevins, said a mole removed from his foot during a recent checkup with a dermatologist was found to be a melanoma.
By Johnny Diaz
Rowers in the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race this weekend have been warned of dangerously high levels of E. coli in the River Thames, the latest sign of England’s polluted waterways.
By Stephen Castle
A new study suggests that two killer whale populations in the North Pacific are distinct enough to be considered separate species.
By Emily Anthes
Several justices questioned the remedy of applying nationwide restrictions to mifepristone because it would be the first time a court had second-guessed the F.D.A.’s expert judgment on a drug.
By Pam Belluck
The parties in the fight over access to the abortion pill sharply disagree on whether anti-abortion doctors and groups can show they will suffer harm.
By Abbie VanSickle and Pam Belluck
U.S. regulators confirmed that sick cattle in Texas, Kansas and possibly in New Mexico contracted avian influenza. They stressed that the nation’s milk supply is safe.
By Emily Anthes
Pemgarda, available in the coming weeks, is intended for immunocompromised people who are unlikely to mount an adequate response after vaccination.
By Dani Blum
Valter Longo, who wants to live to a healthy 120 or 130, sees the key to longevity in diet — legumes and fish — and faux fasting.
By Jason Horowitz
When people with different tolerances for clutter live together, things can get tense. Experts offer ways to find peace amid the piles.
By Catherine Pearson
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