CPR, by Default

When very old patients suffer cardiac arrest, doctors usually try to revive them — even if they were already near death.
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Bonnie Burstow, Psychotherapist Who Rejected Psychiatry, Dies at 74

A self-described “feminist therapist,” she was a prominent voice in the anti-psychiatry movement, contending that the field is patriarchal.
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Deaths (Obituaries), Psychiatry and Psychiatrists, Mental Health and Disorders, Women and Girls
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NPR News: The Senate Chaplain Presides And Abides

The Senate Chaplain Presides And Abides
Barry Black has served as Senate chaplain since 2003. Each day he leads the Senate in prayer — as heard during President Trump's impeachment trial.

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Religion
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NPR News: Muslims Near Detroit, Mich. On Faith And Politics, Part 1

Muslims Near Detroit, Mich. On Faith And Politics, Part 1
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Muslims in Dearborn, Mich. on the third anniversary of President Trump's ban on immigrants from mostly Islamic countries. They also react to recent U.S. Mideast policy.

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Religion
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3 Major U.S. Airlines Suspend China Flights Over Coronavirus

American, Delta and United will halt service to the Chinese mainland, widening the impact of the outbreak on business and travel.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Airlines and Airplanes, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Travel and Vacations
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NPR News: Amid Nike Controversy, Track's Governing Body Sets New Rules For Shoes

Amid Nike Controversy, Track's Governing Body Sets New Rules For Shoes
Concerns have swirled for years over whether Nike's Vaporfly line of shoes gives athletes an unfair advantage. The new rules appear to ban one Vaporfly model, but another will reportedly qualify.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 February 1, 2020 at 01:14AM
Category Health & Science

3 Major U.S. Airlines Suspend China Flights Over Coronavirus

American, Delta and United will halt service to the Chinese mainland, widening the impact of the outbreak on business and travel.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Airlines and Airplanes, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Travel and Vacations
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U.S. Imposes Coronavirus Quarantine on Group in California Evacuated From Wuhan

The government took the rare step with 195 Americans who have been undergoing testing for the coronavirus at a California air base after being flown home from the Chinese city.
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Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Quarantines, Tests (Medical), Epidemics, your-feed-healthcare
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Delta Will Suspend Flights to China

The airline will stop flying to the Chinese mainland starting on Feb. 6, as the global health emergency spread.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Airlines and Airplanes, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Travel and Vacations
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Doctors on TikTok Try to Go Viral

They have M.D.s, but are they up for this challenge?
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Doctors, Rumors and Misinformation, Social Media, Mobile Applications, Computers and the Internet, Children and Childhood, Medicine and Health, Sex Education, Vaccination and Immunization, E-Cigarettes, your-feed-science
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A Traveler’s Guide to the Best Bets in Las Vegas

Take the bus, look for daytime performances, eat tacos and splurge on museums that immerse you in Vegas lore.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Budget Travel
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How Chaos at Chain Pharmacies Is Putting Patients at Risk

Pharmacists across the U.S. warn that the push to do more with less has made medication errors more likely. “I am a danger to the public,” one wrote to a regulator.
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Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), Accidents and Safety, Drugstores, Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, Health Insurance and Managed Care, Medicine and Health
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‘It’s Rampant’: Disposable Flavor Pods Are the New Thing in Vaping

Thanks to a loophole in the F.D.A.’s new flavor ban, teenagers are switching from Juul to disposable e-cigarettes still available in flavors like Cherry Crush and Unicorn.
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E-Cigarettes, Teenagers and Adolescence, Recalls and Bans of Products, Nicotine, your-feed-healthcare
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Pharmacists Make Mistakes. You Can Protect Yourself.

Medication errors come in many forms. Check the label. Read the instructions. Ask your pharmacist questions.
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Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), Accidents and Safety, Drugstores, Medicine and Health
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NPR News: Catholics Consider Presidential Candidates Ahead Of Iowa Caucuses

Catholics Consider Presidential Candidates Ahead Of Iowa Caucuses
In Dubuque, a majority of working-class Catholic voters flipped from Democrat to Republican in 2016 — for the first time since Dwight Eisenhower. Will Democrats draw them back in 2020?

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NPR News: A New Form Of Northern Lights Discovered In Finland – By Amateur Sky Watchers

A New Form Of Northern Lights Discovered In Finland – By Amateur Sky Watchers
It was the members of a Facebook group who noted that the auroras they'd seen didn't look like any that had been previously catalogued. So physicists asked them to take a few carefully timed photos.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 31, 2020 at 05:13AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Opinion: Trump's Fundamentally Flawed 'Vision' For Mideast Peace

Opinion: Trump's Fundamentally Flawed 'Vision' For Mideast Peace
Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel B. Shapiro warns of "severe ramifications" from the plan. The major problems, he writes, "result from having talked to only one side in the conflict — Israel."

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Administration Offers Plan for Medicaid Block Grants, Long a Conservative Goal

States will be able to cap a portion of spending for the safety-net program, a change likely to diminish the number of people covered by the health program.
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Medicaid, States (US), Health Insurance and Managed Care, United States Politics and Government, Poverty, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010), your-feed-healthcare
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36 Hours in Whistler

A weekend in the British Columbia ski resort uncovers hints of a quaint mountain town, one-percenter indulgences and out-of-this-world skiing.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Skiing, Travel and Vacations
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As Coronavirus Explodes in China, Countries Struggle to Control Its Spread

The time to prevent more epidemics is now, and countries are trying to seize the moment.
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Epidemics, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome), MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome), Viruses, Medicine and Health, Influenza, your-feed-healthcare
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NPR News: Worried About Catching The New Coronavirus? In The U.S., Flu Is A Bigger Threat

Worried About Catching The New Coronavirus? In The U.S., Flu Is A Bigger Threat
At least 8,000 people have died from the flu in the U.S. this season. The good news: Easy steps you can take now to protect against the flu may also help you steer clear of the new coronavirus.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 30, 2020 at 04:37AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Scientists Find Imperfections In 'Minibrains' That Raise Questions For Research

Scientists Find Imperfections In 'Minibrains' That Raise Questions For Research
Brain organoids grown in the lab look a lot like developing human brains. But a new study finds some important differences that could affect how scientists use them.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 30, 2020 at 04:29AM
Category Health & Science

Mask Hoarders Are Raising Risk of a Coronavirus Outbreak in the U.S.

Stores are selling out of masks, and health care workers risk infection if they cannot get the protective gear.
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Masks, Protective Clothing and Gear, Shortages, Emergency Medical Treatment, Medicine and Health, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Drugstores, Hygiene and Cleanliness
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NPR News: The State Of A Potential Vaccine For The New Coronavirus

The State Of A Potential Vaccine For The New Coronavirus
Several teams are working on a vaccine to protect against the new coronavirus. Although a vaccine is many months off, new technologies have helped build potential vaccines in record time.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 30, 2020 at 04:03AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Face Masks: What Doctors Say About Their Role In Containing Coronavirus

Face Masks: What Doctors Say About Their Role In Containing Coronavirus
The first step in answering that question is to clarify which kinds of masks we're talking about.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 30, 2020 at 12:42AM
Category Health & Science

How to Ski European Pistes for Less

The European Alps are home to hundreds of resorts, many with a budget-friendly price tag.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Skiing, Travel and Vacations, Budget Travel, Alpine Skiing, Hotels and Travel Lodgings
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A Few Etiquette Tips for Getting Around Japan

Heading to Tokyo for the 2020 Summer Olympics? Here are some lesser-known tips on avoiding faux pas and other cultural missteps while there.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Customs, Etiquette and Manners, Olympic Games (2020), Stations and Terminals (Passenger)
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For Some Resorts, Multi-Mountain Passes Mean Crowded Slopes and Longer Lift Lines

The popularity of IKON and Epic passes have ski resorts cutting off weekend sales at the windows and warning crowds on social media to stay home.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Skiing, Travel and Vacations, Alpine Skiing
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Researchers Are Racing to Make a Coronavirus Vaccine. Will It Help?

New technology and better coordination have sped up development. But a coronavirus vaccine is still months — and most likely years — away.
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F.D.A. Warns Purell to Stop Claiming It Can Prevent Ebola or Flu

The Food and Drug Administration told the maker of Purell hand sanitizers to discontinue marketing campaigns that the agency complained also included claims for avoiding illness from other viruses.
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NPR News: Aftermath Of An Interview

Aftermath Of An Interview
Examining the ethics underpinning an interview with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

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U.S. to Expand Screenings for Wuhan Coronavirus

Health officials will begin evaluating arriving passengers for the infection at 20 ports of entry.
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Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
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Savoring Costa Rica, Sip By Sip

Coffee is one of the country’s top exports. A four-day tasting journey to haciendas and plantations follows the beans from tree to cup.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Coffee, Agriculture and Farming, Travel and Vacations
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Momcations. It’s a Thing.

Hotels and tour operators across the globe are rolling out vacation packages designed specifically to give women a break from their spouses and children.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Parenting, Hotels and Travel Lodgings
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NPR News: How Helpful Are Face Masks In Preventing The Spread Of Disease?

How Helpful Are Face Masks In Preventing The Spread Of Disease?
As China continues to report a growing number of cases of Wuhan coronavirus, images of people wearing face masks have become ubiquitous. How effective are these masks in stopping the virus' spread?

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 28, 2020 at 04:11AM
Category Health & Science

Tears for the Magnificent and Shrinking Everglades, a ‘River of Grass’

Florida’s freshwater wonder is threatened like never before with a rising sea level as restoration efforts lag.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Rivers, Invasive Species, Water, Travel and Vacations
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Tears for the Magnificent and Shrinking Everglades, a ‘River of Grass’

Florida’s freshwater wonder is threatened like never before with a rising sea level as restoration efforts lag.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Rivers, Invasive Species, Water, Travel and Vacations
By BY NINA BURLEIGH from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/2RVEZHR
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The Coronavirus: What Travelers Need to Know

Many airlines are accommodating travelers who want to modify, delay or cancel their itineraries to China.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Airlines and Airplanes, Travel and Vacations, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)
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NPR News: Coronavirus Case Confirmed In Arizona, Bringing U.S. Total To 5

Coronavirus Case Confirmed In Arizona, Bringing U.S. Total To 5
The CDC expects the number of confirmed cases of Wuhan coronavirus in the U.S. to increase — but says the overall health risk of disease transmission is the country is low.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 27, 2020 at 05:44AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Space Walk Underway For Final Fix Of International Space Station Device

Space Walk Underway For Final Fix Of International Space Station Device
Two astronauts aboard the International Space Station make their fourth foray outside the spacecraft to prolong the lifespan of a cosmic ray detector.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 25, 2020 at 11:21PM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: A Travel Ban To Contain The Coronavirus Could Worsen Conditions In Wuhan

A Travel Ban To Contain The Coronavirus Could Worsen Conditions In Wuhan
China is enforcing travel restrictions on several cities, affecting millions of people. But research shows that these measures are not effective. In fact, they might make the situation even worse.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 25, 2020 at 07:53PM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Remembering A Congressman Who Bucked His Party On An Impeachment

Remembering A Congressman Who Bucked His Party On An Impeachment
Tom Railsback, former Republican representative from Illinois who died this week at age 87, played a memorable role in the impeachment process of President Richard Nixon.

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6 Items to Stuff in Your Ski Jacket Pockets

Sure, you’ll remember gloves and a helmet. But there’s other important gear to bring along for a successful day on the slopes.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Skiing, Snowboarding, Alpine Skiing
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NPR News: NPR's Presidential Rally Coverage: Single Report Vs. Full Context

NPR's Presidential Rally Coverage: Single Report Vs. Full Context
A newscast prompts wider questions about how the newsroom covers the president's rallies.

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Chicago Woman Is Second Patient in U.S. With Wuhan Coronavirus

Federal health officials are monitoring 63 other people in 22 states for signs of infection.
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Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Epidemics, your-feed-science
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Trump Administration Threatens California Over Abortion

If the state doesn’t stop requiring private insurers to cover abortions, the administration said it will cut off federal funding for certain health programs.
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NPR News: Drug To Prevent Premature Birth Divides Doctors, Insurers And FDA Experts

Drug To Prevent Premature Birth Divides Doctors, Insurers And FDA Experts
An expert panel convened by the FDA says the drug Makena should be withdrawn from the market because a review of its effectiveness shows it doesn't work. But OB-GYNS who prescribe the drug disagree.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 24, 2020 at 11:23PM
Category Health & Science

She Owns the Hip Boutique Bird. These Are Her 5 Places to Shop in Los Angeles

Jen Mankins opened the first outpost of her popular store outside of New York City in Los Angeles County. Here are her favorite places to shop there.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Shopping and Retail, Fashion and Apparel, Travel and Vacations
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NPR News: The End May Be Nearer: Doomsday Clock Moves Within 100 Seconds Of Midnight

The End May Be Nearer: Doomsday Clock Moves Within 100 Seconds Of Midnight
The two-minute warning that had held over the past two years has now shrunk to 100 seconds before midnight on the Doomsday Clock set by the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 24, 2020 at 06:44AM
Category Health & Science

Insys Founder Gets 5½ Years in Prison in Opioid Kickback Scheme

The company executive, John Kapoor, was accused of bribing doctors and misleading insurers to increase sales of a highly addictive painkiller.
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Many in China Wear Them, but Do Masks Block Coronavirus?

They may help, but experts say it’s more important to wash your hands.
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As New Virus Spreads From China, Scientists See Grim Reminders

Epidemics of related viruses, like SARS, killed hundreds. But the W.H.O. has postponed a decision on whether the new outbreak is a global emergency.
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NPR News: How To See The Future (No Crystal Ball Needed)

How To See The Future (No Crystal Ball Needed)
When disaster strikes, we want to know, who screwed up? This week we explore the psychology of warnings: Why some warnings get heard, and why some of us are better at seeing what lies ahead.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 24, 2020 at 05:30AM
Category Health & Science

Rental Cars and Cashless Tolls: Convenience Might Cost You

Rental car companies increasingly offer transponders for cashless tolls, but in some cases, travelers end up paying more than they need to.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Automobiles, Travel and Vacations, Tolls
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Wuhan Coronavirus Is Spreading, but W.H.O. Says It Is Not an Emergency

Thursday’s decision by the international health organization followed a delay on Wednesday.
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What We Know About the Wuhan Coronavirus

A mysterious virus has caused an international outbreak of respiratory illness. The infection has turned up in the U.S. and six other countries.
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Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Epidemics, Respiratory Diseases
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Surgeon General Says ‘Shocking’ Portion of People Aren’t Told to Stop Smoking

In a new report, he cited a number of helpful smoking cessation methods but said that e-cigarettes haven’t yet been proven to be an effective method.
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36 Hours in Honolulu

Beyond the beach in the Hawaiian capital, where new takes on traditional dishes, in-depth local history museums and a kitschy cocktail (or two) are on the itinerary.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations
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Las Vegas Doubles Down on Sports, Live and Broadcast

The arrival of professional hockey and football teams dovetails with a surge in sports betting nationally that has inspired local casinos to redesign their betting areas.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Gambling, Travel and Vacations, Bars and Nightclubs
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NPR News: Supreme Court Could Be Headed To A Major Unraveling Of Public School Funding

Supreme Court Could Be Headed To A Major Unraveling Of Public School Funding
At Wednesday's arguments, a majority of the justices suggested a major expansion of public funding for parochial schools.

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Religion
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Major Insurers Pledge $55 Million to Try to Lower Generic Drug Prices

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and others say they have agreed to invest in a nonprofit’s effort to develop and sell cheaper drugs.
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Health Insurance and Managed Care, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), Shortages, Hospitals, Insurance, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), your-feed-healthcare
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Smokers Should Quit at Least 4 Weeks Before Surgery, W.H.O. says

In a new study, the health agency urges hospitals and surgeons to play a bigger role to help the world’s 1 billion smokers kick the habit.
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NPR News: Ready For Meat Grown From Animal Cells? A Startup Plans A Pilot Plant

Ready For Meat Grown From Animal Cells? A Startup Plans A Pilot Plant
Memphis Meats, a start-up company that has just raised $161 million, says it has a "clear path" to bringing cell-based meats to market. Yet the company and its competitors face challenges.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 23, 2020 at 03:56AM
Category Health & Science

Service Animals on Flights May Face Tougher Restrictions

The Department of Transportation is proposing new rules that would limit the animals allowed to just dogs, making it harder to fly with an emotional support animal.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Service Dogs and Other Animals, Airlines and Airplanes
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NPR News: A Language With Chutzpah: Yiddish And American Culture

A Language With Chutzpah: Yiddish And American Culture
Oy vey! Mensches have been speaking Yiddish for over a thousand years.

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Religion
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As New Virus Spreads From China, Scientists See Grim Reminders

Epidemics of related viruses, like SARS, killed hundreds. Now the World Health Organization must decide whether to declare another global health emergency.
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As New Virus Spreads From China, Scientists See Grim Reminders

Epidemics of related viruses, like SARS, killed hundreds. Now the World Health Organization must decide whether to declare another global health emergency.
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A Guide to Hotel Tipping

How much should you tip the porter, concierge, maid and other workers responsible for your stay?
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Tips and Tipping, Hotels and Travel Lodgings, Customs, Etiquette and Manners
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Zanzibar in the Rain

A soggy week on the Tanzanian archipelago leads to a mysterious curio shop, a taste of Zanzibar pizza, conversations with locals and a bit of spice lore.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations
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NPR News: Supreme Court Considers Religious Schools Case

Supreme Court Considers Religious Schools Case
For the first time, the high court will rule on "no-aid" state constitutional provisions that conservative religious groups and school-choice advocates have long sought to invalidate.

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Religion
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What We Know About the Wuhan Coronavirus

A mysterious virus has caused an international outbreak of respiratory illness. Now the infection has arrived in the U.S.
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First Wuhan Coronavirus Patient Identified in the United States

A person in Washington State is infected with a new respiratory virus. The outbreak began at a market in China and now has spread to at least four other countries.
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Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Epidemics, your-feed-science, Viruses
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NPR News: How Much Should The Public Be Told About Risky Virus Research?

How Much Should The Public Be Told About Risky Virus Research?
The U. S. government this week is pondering how much the public needs to be told about funding decisions for lab research that could make risky viruses even worse.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 22, 2020 at 01:01AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: More Data On The Midlife Crisis

More Data On The Midlife Crisis
An economist uses a broad range of data from 132 countries to understand why middle age is such a drag.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 21, 2020 at 06:30PM
Category Health & Science

It’s Primary Season in New Hampshire. Time to Go Skiing!

A veteran political journalist offers a guide to visiting the state in the run up to the February vote, when after hitting the slopes you can hit a stump speech or two.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Skiing, Primaries and Caucuses, Presidential Election of 2020, Travel and Vacations
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Where to Go to Watch the Paint Dry

Seriously. “Open conservation,” or art-restoration labs set up to be viewed, and sometimes, interacted with, are increasingly a part of museums’ offerings.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Art, Restoration and Renovation, Museums, Architecture, Travel and Vacations
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