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    Patricia Anderson, who has endured 40 months of long Covid symptoms, on a folding seat cane that she now uses for stability. “I was very sick for a long time, and I never really got better,” she said.
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    Long Covid Poses Special Challenges for Seniors

    Older people are less likely to be diagnosed but more likely to experience certain kinds of illnesses, research suggests.

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    Women May Face Higher Risk of Stroke Following Infertility Treatment

    In the largest study of its kind, scientists found higher odds of stroke after childbirth among women who had received the treatments. Still, the number of strokes remained very low overall.

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    Health experts are hoping Narcan will become commonplace in public libraries, subways, dorms, corner delis and street vending machines.
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    Narcan Is Headed to Stores: What You Need to Know

    The overdose-reversal drug should be more widely available, health experts have said. It arrives in many stores next week, no prescription necessary.

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    Beachgoers in Newport Beach, Calif. Critics of e-bikes say they are marketed essentially as motorcycles for children.
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    As Teens Take to E-Bikes, Parents Ask: Is This Freedom or Danger?

    Across the country, parents are expressing a mix of enthusiasm, contrition and uncertainty about the trendy mode of transportation.

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    Nassau County Judge Leonard D. Steinman said that years of abuse had caused the plaintiff to develop severe and lasting psychological disorders that continue to this day.
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    Former Pediatrician Ordered To Pay $22 Million in Sexual Abuse Suit

    The judgment is the first handed down against Stuart Copperman. More than 100 similar lawsuits are pending.

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    Cannabis Use Disorder Is ‘Common’ Among Marijuana Users, Study Finds

    Medical and recreational users alike are susceptible to problematic use of marijuana.

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    Texas Is the Latest State to Drop the ‘Tampon Tax’

    So far, 24 states have eliminated sales taxes on period products that have been criticized as discriminatory.

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    Retinol Has Many Skin Benefits. Here’s How to Use It.

    To counter the signs of aging or treat acne, start slow and be patient.

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    Ballet Is a Great Workout for an Aging Body

    Classes for ‘silver swans’ can help you improve balance and find joy.

     By Dorie Chevlen and

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    Does the MIND Diet Prevent Dementia?

    Healthy eating might help protect your brain, experts say, but other factors play in as well.

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    The Art of Being a Morning Person (Even if You’re Actually Not One)

    Night owls may never truly love the early hours. But there are simple ways to make them feel a little less painful.

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    What to Know About the New Covid Variants

    EG.5 is spreading quickly, but experts say it’s no more dangerous than previous versions. Another new variant, called BA.2.86, is being closely watched because of its mutations.

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    A wave of Covid-19 outbreaks is raising fears about more infections in the fall and winter.
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    Not Over Yet: Late-Summer Covid Wave Brings Warning of More to Come

    Hospitalizations are still low but have been rising in recent weeks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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    Is It Time to Wear a Mask Again?

    Experts recommend when and how to use them, as Covid continues to circulate.

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    Wait, Is That Rapid Test Really Expired?

    As Covid cases rise, at-home tests are a critical tool to keep yourself and others safe. Here are answers to a few common questions about when and how to use them.

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    Patricia Anderson, who has endured 40 months of long Covid symptoms, on a folding seat cane that she now uses for stability. “I was very sick for a long time, and I never really got better,” she said.
    CreditEmily Elconin for The New York Times

    Long Covid Poses Special Challenges for Seniors

    Older people are less likely to be diagnosed but more likely to experience certain kinds of illnesses, research suggests.

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