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Children Who Get Zika After Birth Tend Not to Fall Seriously Ill, Study Finds

International Herald Tribune - Posted: September 30th, 2016, 6:59pm UTC

A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention involving teenagers and toddlers was a rare bright spot in the epidemic.

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Your Money: A Quest to Gather All My Medical Records in 72 Hours

International Herald Tribune - Posted: September 30th, 2016, 5:05pm UTC

Most people have seen many doctors over many years, so compiling complete medical records would be a nightmare, experts say. But why not try?

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Contraceptives Tied to Depression Risk

International Herald Tribune - Posted: September 30th, 2016, 2:59pm UTC

Users of hormonal contraceptives had an 80 percent increased risk of depression compared to those who didn’t use them.

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Sinosphere: Reported Spike in Maternal Deaths Spurs Questions in China

International Herald Tribune - Posted: September 30th, 2016, 6:32am UTC

An anxious, skeptical debate has broken out over an official’s announcement that the rate surged by nearly one-third in the first half of 2016.

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Well: Are Wild Blueberries More Nutritious Than Farm-Raised?

International Herald Tribune - Posted: September 30th, 2016, 6:30am UTC

Wild blueberries may contain different levels of nutrients than the store-bought variety, but both can be good for your health.

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