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Trump blasts Congress over failure of GOP health care bill

Trump blasts Congress over failure of GOP health care bill

Trump's early morning tweet unleashed a barrage of criticism at Congress over the collapse of the GOP's flagship legislative priority. For seven years, the party has pledged to repeal President Barack Obama's law.
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Listen: What you need to know about single-payer health plans

As Republican senators work to pass a bill to repeal and replace Obamacare, many are asking whether the U.S. should switch to a single-payer health care system.
by Kerri Miller, Marcheta Fornoff and Elizabeth Shockman

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'It's raining needles': Drug crisis creates pollution threat

'It's raining needles': Drug crisis creates pollution threat

People, often children, risk getting stuck by discarded needles, raising the prospect they could contract blood-borne diseases such as hepatitis or HIV or be exposed to remnants of heroin or other drugs.
by The Associated Press

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Forest bathing: A retreat to nature can boost immunity and mood

Forest bathing: A retreat to nature can boost immunity and mood

If hiking is about a destination, forest bathing is about an immersion of the senses into the natural world. It's the newest wellness trend, and studies suggest several health benefits.
by Allison Aubrey

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Artificial sweeteners don't help people lose weight, review finds

Artificial sweeteners don't help people lose weight, review finds

It's easy to think that artificial sweeteners are a health win. But a review of research finds that there's no evidence they help people lose weight, and they may be associated with other problems.
by Katherine Hobson

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Health plan hinges on the young, but they're a tough sell

Health plan hinges on the young, but they're a tough sell

Insurers need young and healthy enrollees to buy insurance because they keep premiums down for everyone. The current law attempts to do that by mandating that everyone get coverage. The Republican plan replaces that mandate with penalties for those who let coverage lapse.
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