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Dr. Joy Browne, Long-Running Psychologist of the Airwaves, Dies at 71

International Herald Tribune - Posted: August 31st, 2016, 9:23pm UTC

Dr. Browne, the syndicated radio and television therapist, dispensed advice, earnest inspiration and gentle goading for nearly four decades.

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Study Finds Increase in Temporary Paralysis Accompanied Zika Outbreaks

International Herald Tribune - Posted: August 31st, 2016, 6:58pm UTC

The analysis adds to substantial evidence that Zika infections — even asymptomatic ones — may bring on a paralysis called Guillain-Barré syndrome.

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F.D.A. Orders Stronger Warning on Common Painkiller-Sedative Mix

International Herald Tribune - Posted: August 31st, 2016, 6:32pm UTC

The move was part of a broader effort by the federal government to reduce deaths from drug overdoses, now more numerous than car crashes in the United States.

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Moderate Drinking Does Not Affect Fertility

International Herald Tribune - Posted: August 31st, 2016, 6:30pm UTC

A new study has found that moderate alcohol consumption does not affect a woman’s ability to get pregnant, although higher amounts might.

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Lead Tests on New York City Schools’ Water May Have Masked Scope of Risk

International Herald Tribune - Posted: August 31st, 2016, 5:00am UTC

Officials said that fewer than 1 percent of samples taken had elevated lead levels. But a review of how the tests were conducted raises questions about the accuracy of the results.

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