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Having a 13-Year-Old Means Reliving Middle School

Having a 13-Year-Old Means Reliving Middle School

A mom’s view of raising a young teen in 2023.

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How Social Media Does (And Does Not) Impact Teen Brain Development

How Social Media Does (And Does Not) Impact Teen Brain Development

Despite the headlines, the impact of social apps on adolescent mental health isn’t so clear.

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How Optimism About Aging Can Benefit Your Health

How Optimism About Aging Can Benefit Your Health

People who think positively about getting older often live longer, healthier lives. Here is how to reconsider your perspective.

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Covid Can Disrupt Your Sleep. Here’s How to Fix It.

Covid Can Disrupt Your Sleep. Here’s How to Fix It.

Here’s why, and how to find some relief.

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What’s the Best Way to Treat Body Acne?

What’s the Best Way to Treat Body Acne?

Here’s how to get rid of it and when you might need a dermatologist’s help.

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8 Books About Sobriety to Help You Drink Less, or Quit Altogether

8 Books About Sobriety to Help You Drink Less, or Quit Altogether

We asked addiction experts and people in recovery to share the titles they found most useful.

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Does Ozempic Stop Working Over Time? Why Weight Loss Can Plateau

Does Ozempic Stop Working Over Time? Why Weight Loss Can Plateau

People taking the drug and similar medications will hit an inevitable, and necessary, plateau. Here’s why.

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Comedian Aparna Nancherla Talks Mental Health in New Book ‘Unreliable Narrator’

Comedian Aparna Nancherla Talks Mental Health in New Book ‘Unreliable Narrator’

The comedian’s mental health got so bad she had to stop performing. Now she has returned.

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Want to thrive? First, learn to fail.

Want to thrive? First, learn to fail.

Mistakes are inevitable, but we should embrace them, experts say.

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Does Vitamin C Have Benefits for Your Skin? What Dermatologists Say

Does Vitamin C Have Benefits for Your Skin? What Dermatologists Say

Here’s what dermatologists say about this trendy ingredient.

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Nuevas vacunas contra la covid en EE. UU.: lo que hay que saber

Nuevas vacunas contra la covid en EE. UU.: lo que hay que saber

Las nuevas formulaciones pueden ayudar a combatir mejor el más reciente grupo de subvariantes que circulan en Estados Unidos.

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Fall Marathoners Training: How to Prepare and Push Through 20-Milers

Fall Marathoners Training: How to Prepare and Push Through 20-Milers

You’re entering the most challenging part of training. Here’s how to get ready.

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How to Take Care of Your Kid’s Teeth — and What to Know Before the Dentist

How to Take Care of Your Kid’s Teeth — and What to Know Before the Dentist

When that first tooth emerges, start brushing — and other advice from pediatric dentists.

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Is Turmeric Good for You? What We Know About Its Health Benefits

Is Turmeric Good for You? What We Know About Its Health Benefits

A new study concluded that it could be effective at alleviating stomach discomfort. But a lot is unknown.

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A Decongestant in Cold Medicines Is Ineffective. Here’s What to Use Instead.

A Decongestant in Cold Medicines Is Ineffective. Here’s What to Use Instead.

Here’s what you can use instead.

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Can You Get the New Covid Booster and Flu Shot at the Same Time?

Can You Get the New Covid Booster and Flu Shot at the Same Time?

What to know if you plan to get the shots simultaneously.

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Legal Actions Seek Guarantee of Abortion Access for Patients in Medical Emergencies

Legal Actions Seek Guarantee of Abortion Access for Patients in Medical Emergencies

New cases say fear and confusion about abortion bans in three states are causing doctors and hospitals to deny medically necessary abortions.

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C.D.C. Advisers to Decide Who Should Receive New Covid Vaccines

C.D.C. Advisers to Decide Who Should Receive New Covid Vaccines

Scientists will meet on Tuesday to consider data on newly approved shots from Pfizer and Moderna.

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Can You Offset the Risks of Alcohol? What Experts Say

Can You Offset the Risks of Alcohol? What Experts Say

There’s no magic antidote, but experts say certain lifestyle choices can help.

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New Covid Vaccine: What to Know About the Monovalent Booster

New Covid Vaccine: What to Know About the Monovalent Booster

The updated vaccines could become available within a few days.

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Social Media Literacy Is the Key to Adolescent Online Safety, Not Bans

Social Media Literacy Is the Key to Adolescent Online Safety, Not Bans

One expert says parents should emphasize the importance of digital literacy and privacy, but bans and heavy surveillance don’t work.

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Fascia May Be a Key to Better Health

Fascia May Be a Key to Better Health

Fascia is more important than previously thought. Here’s how, and why, you should care for yours.

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Consejos para padres de adolescentes

Consejos para padres de adolescentes

En esta entrevista, la psicóloga Lisa Damour ofrece consejos a los padres para enfrentar la ansiedad académica, resolver una pelea entre amigos y manejar los deseos de independencia.

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Bruce Springsteen Is Treated for Symptoms of Peptic Ulcer Disease. What Is It?

Bruce Springsteen Is Treated for Symptoms of Peptic Ulcer Disease. What Is It?

Bruce Springsteen postponed shows to get treatment for symptoms of the disease.

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Covid Continues to Rise, but Experts Remain Optimistic

Covid Continues to Rise, but Experts Remain Optimistic

An uptick in hospitalizations and deaths persists, but the numbers are relatively low and new vaccines are around the corner.

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