Alcohol Deaths Have More Than Doubled in Two Decades, Study Finds

Americans are dying of illnesses related to alcohol at roughly twice the rate seen in 1999.

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Does the United States Have an Infertility Crisis?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has pledged to investigate the issue. Here’s what we know — and what we don’t — about infertility in America.

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Fentanyl Rises Again, This Time as Trump’s Diplomatic Weapon Against China

The president-elect’s pledge to use tariffs to stem the flow of opioids from China could backfire if Beijing responds by ending counternarcotics cooperation.

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What’s Going on With All of These Food Recalls?

It might seem like there’s news about E. coli or listeria every week. Here’s what the data on food safety actually show.

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How Healthy Is Turkey?

Give thanks for this bird — and its many nutritional benefits.

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How Long Do Thanksgiving Leftovers Last?

Here’s how to extend the life of your Thanksgiving leftovers — without getting sick.

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Readers Share Their Offbeat Holiday Traditions

Families with holiday rituals are more likely to gather. So here’s to “Ribsgiving,” stinky gifts and fried oysters for Christmas breakfast.

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Can Exercise Help a Hangover?

If you overdid it last night, here’s how to know whether it’s wise to sweat through it.

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Trump Chooses Dr. David Weldon, a Former Congressman, to Lead the C.D.C.

In selecting a doctor who is skeptical of vaccine safety, the president-elect is emphasizing his commitment to reforming the role of federal health agencies in radical ways.

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Listeria Outbreak Kills One, Prompts Recall for Yu Shang Food

Officials have linked 11 listeria cases since October 2021 to items from Yu Shang Food, which is recalling more than 72,000 pounds of products.

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