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Well-kept parks, clean air and water, safe and friendly neighborhoods: these and many other factors outside our control contribute to health.

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'Well' Explores The Social And Political Underpinnings Of Health

5:01am June 04, 2019

by Stephanie O'Neill

In a new book, physician Sandro Galea calls for a change in how we talk about health in America. The real drivers of wellness, he argues, are not personal choice, but our history, policies and values.

The genetic variation Chinese scientist He Jiankui was trying to re-create when he edited twin girls' DNA may be more harmful than helpful to health overall, a new study says.

2 Chinese Babies With Edited Genes May Face Higher Risk Of Premature Death

7:59pm June 03, 2019

by Rob Stein

Analysis of DNA from more than 400,000 people in the U.K. suggests a genetic modification that protects against HIV may actually increase the overall risk of premature death.

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Talking about sex and consent can be awkward, but it's important — learning to do it better can help make sure that everyone is on the same page and also that you have the kind of sex that you want to have, whether that involves handcuffs or not.

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How To Talk About Sex (And Consent): 4 Lessons From The Kink Community

5:03pm June 01, 2019

by Mallory Yu

A lot of us stumble over conversations about sex. But people who are into kink make an art of talking about what they want or don't want. Here's their advice for making awkward talks sexy.

Kids with overweight or obesity may suffer long-term effects when they're teased or bullied, often gaining more weight later, a new study finds.

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Teasing Kids About Their Weight May Make Them Gain More

10:43am May 30, 2019

by Susie Neilson

A long-term study finds that children who are bullied or shamed for their weight may gain more weight over time than peers who aren't teased.

New research show that daily light walking is important for maintaining health as you age. But if you can't hit 10,000 steps, don't worry.

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10,000 Steps A Day? How Many You Really Need To Boost Longevity

9:42pm May 29, 2019

by Allison Aubrey

Walking every day has been shown again and again to be important for staying healthy as you age. But how much do you need to walk to promote a long life?

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Chronic stress at work can lead to burnout, a syndrome defined by the World Health Organization as including depleted energy, exhaustion, negativity, cynicism and reduced productivity.

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WHO Redefines Burnout As A 'Syndrome' Linked To Chronic Stress At Work

9:36pm May 28, 2019

The World Health Organization has updated its handbook of diseases to include an expanded definition of burnout. It closely links it to workplace stress and says it can lead to reduced productivity.

Charges for nitrous oxide during labor and delivery haven't been standardized.

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Bill Of The Month: $4,836 Charge For Laughing Gas During Childbirth Is No Joke

5:30pm May 28, 2019

by Lauren Weber

Nitrous oxide is making a comeback for pain relief during childbirth. But charges for the option vary from free at some hospitals to thousands of dollars at others.

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Reporter Jenny Gold and her husband, Alex Gourse, with their newborn son at Prentice Women's Hospital in Chicago two days after his birth.

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I Went Through My Pregnancy With Strangers. It Was The Best Decision I Could've Made

7:32pm May 27, 2019

by Jenny Gold

Group prenatal visits are catching on — they can save money and reduce the risk of premature births. For one mother, it turned out to be the best decision she made during her pregnancy.

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Infants' Tylenol comes with a dosing syringe, while Children's Tylenol has a plastic cup. Both contain the same concentration of the active ingredient, acetaminophen.

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Tylenol For Infants And Children Is The Same. Why Does 1 Cost 3 Times More?

1:20pm May 27, 2019

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

Infants' Tylenol is the same strength as Children's Tylenol. Turns out, the price difference has to do with packaging and safety features.

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Having a purpose in life, whether building guitars or swimming or volunteer work, affects your health, researchers found. It even appeared to be more important for decreasing risk of death than exercising regularly.

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What's Your Purpose? Finding A Sense Of Meaning In Life Is Linked To Health

11:44am May 25, 2019

by Mara Gordon

Researchers found that people who did not have a strong life purpose were more likely to die than those who did — specifically more likely to die of cardiovascular diseases.