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Increased fasting could lead to a longer life

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New clues could help doctors predict breast cancer relapse

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HBO phases out adult programming to focus on original content

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Higher Education

Penn State president, others on how to make college more affordable

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Michael B. Jordan has challenged Will Smith to a cook-off

Gonorrhea resists all but one antibiotic – and that may not last much longer

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Yoga for anxiety: Even 10 minutes of daily practice can help transform your life

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Biorhythms and birth control: FDA stirs debate by approving ‘natural’ app

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Why you can literally smell rain coming

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Child pornography may make a comeback after court ruling guts regulations protecting minors

Why it matters that teens are reading less

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FDA approves generic version of EpiPen

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Cameras can catch cars that run red lights, but that doesn't make streets safer

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The start of high school doesn't have to be stressful

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Flip a switch and shut down seizures?

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Health Insurance

How genetic tests muddy your odds of getting a long-term-care policy

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How the federal government came to control your car's fuel economy

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How new fathers use social media to make sense of their roles

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Children's Health

Many U.S. school districts unprepared for infectious disease outbreaks

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Glassdoor report says Philly leads U.S. in wage growth

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People who board elevators before others exit are a pox on society

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Are Snapchat filters causing an increase in body dysmorphic disorder?

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Can you be Christian and support the death penalty?

Comcast, Amazon reach deal to launch Prime Video on Xfinity X1 platform

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Genetic testing: Should I get tested for Alzheimer's risk?

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Struggling to lose weight? Your gut may be to blame

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Why everyone should try yoga with cats

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It's time to kill off the 'I hope this finds you well' email greeting for good

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The lifesaving power of gratitude (or, why you should write that thank you note)

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Scared of CRISPR? 40 years on, IVF shows how fears of new medical technology can fade

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