The Conversation

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Triclosan, often maligned, may have a good side — treating cystic fibrosis infections

To improve digital well-being, put your phone down and talk to people

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Mourning death by suicide: How you can provide support for the bereaved

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Alcohol's health benefits hard to prove, but harms are easy to document

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What is it about yawning?

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How to build a better, safer, more welcoming hospital

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State takeovers of schools are about political power, not school improvement

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3 reasons why the U.S. is vulnerable to big disasters

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Men suffer about 70 percent of fireworks injuries – and other 4th of July facts

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Why is suicide on the rise in the U.S. – but falling in most of Europe?

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How does your body 'burn' fat?

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A Father's Day reminder: Your kids aren't really growing up quickly

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Living with neighborhood violence may shape teens' brains

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Should I kill spiders in my home? An entomologist explains why not to

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If a parent doesn't get treatment for depressed child, is that abuse?

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Juul: Why a trendy e-cig is causing a social – and public health – commotion

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Why we hate making financial decisions – and what to do about it

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New migraine drug: A neurologist explains how it works

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Market for illegal sports betting in U.S.? Not even close to $150 billion

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Higher Education

What can we learn from the way graduates are decorating their caps?

Higher Education

Avoid high student debt and dropping out by asking these 4 questions about any college

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Being clear about your last wishes can make death easier for you and loved ones

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Hepatitis B Medication

New drug is a potential cure for the chronic hepatitis B, scientists say

Psychosis College Students

Most college students with psychosis do not get the help they need, study finds

Sleep study

Getting too much or too little sleep could accelerate aging, study says

Obesity Work Week

Could a four-day work week help reduce obesity rates? It's a question America may want to consider

colorectal cancer screening

Colorectal cancer screening guidelines now include new stool and blood tests

Sunburn Sunscreen 1980s

As a child of the '80s, I got sunburn all the time. Now, I get regular check-ups for skin cancer

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