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Should You Let Your Dog Lick Your Face?

International Herald Tribune - Posted: October 21st, 2016, 10:04am UTC

There are potential hazards. Some bacteria in dogs’ mouths are zoonotic, meaning the animals can pass them to humans and cause disease, experts say.

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Sinosphere: She Asked Him to Stop Smoking. To China’s Shock, He Delivered a Beating.

International Herald Tribune - Posted: October 21st, 2016, 8:20am UTC

Chinese social media erupted in anger over the attack in an elevator, denouncing a lack of respect for women and a male-dominated smoking culture.

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Sinosphere: She Asked Him to Stop Smoking. To China’s Shock, He Beat Her Instead.

International Herald Tribune - Posted: October 21st, 2016, 8:20am UTC

Chinese social media erupted in anger over the attack in an elevator, denouncing a lack of respect for women and a male-dominated smoking culture.

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Well: Can a Child Drink Too Much Milk?

International Herald Tribune - Posted: October 21st, 2016, 6:45am UTC

Cow’s milk is an excellent source of nutrients for kids, but drinking too much can cause nutritional imbalances.

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The New Old Age: The VSED Exit: A Way to Speed Up Dying, Without Asking Permission

International Herald Tribune - Posted: October 21st, 2016, 6:45am UTC

The idea behind VSED is to peacefully speed up the process of dying, and doesn’t require a physician’s approval or a terminal diagnosis.

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