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March 27, 2017

In Health Bill’s Defeat, Medicaid Comes of Age

International Herald Tribune - Posted: March 27th, 2017, 7:58pm UTC
Medicaid now covers more Americans than Medicare, and it played a major role in stopping the Republican drive to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

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Addiction Specialists Ponder a Potential Aid: Pot

International Herald Tribune - Posted: March 27th, 2017, 2:54pm UTC
Some clinicians think marijuana may help ease the transition out of addiction, while critics say substituting one drug for another is no solution.

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QA: Recalling Early Childhood Memories, or Not

International Herald Tribune - Posted: March 27th, 2017, 2:05pm UTC
Remembering events from no earlier than age 3½ or 4 is typical, studies have found. The phenomenon is known as childhood amnesia.

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Global Health: As Cholera Spreads, Somalia Begins Vaccination Campaign

International Herald Tribune - Posted: March 27th, 2017, 11:42am UTC
There are few options for treating cholera in this desperately poor country. Vaccination may be the only way to contain the outbreak.

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Fruit Juice, in Moderation, Not Tied to Obesity in Children

International Herald Tribune - Posted: March 27th, 2017, 10:08am UTC
A 6- to 8-ounce daily serving of juice was not tied to excess weight gain in children under 18.

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Personal Health: A Positive Outlook May Be Good for Your Health

International Herald Tribune - Posted: March 27th, 2017, 6:00am UTC
Actively cultivating positive emotions may boost the immune system and counter depression.

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The Checkup: When Teenagers Drink, Avoiding the Risks From Driving

International Herald Tribune - Posted: March 27th, 2017, 6:00am UTC
In a study, more restrictive policies about drinking were associated with fewer teenage deaths.

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Personal Health: Positive Thinking May Improve Health and Extend Life

International Herald Tribune - Posted: March 27th, 2017, 6:00am UTC
Actively cultivating positive emotions can boost the immune system and counter depression.

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