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Therapeutic Food Shortage Puts African Children at Risk of Starvation, U.N. Agency Says
Supplies of a highly nutritious treatment are running out, according to UNICEF.
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Apple is preparing to turn its AirPods Pro 2 into easy-to-use aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
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The new film chronicles the life of the paralyzed star, covering his friendship with Robin Williams and gut-wrenching details about his care and family.
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For 20 years, Modern Love has recorded people’s lives. The column has also had real-life reverberations on readers.
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What to Know About Postpartum Psychosis
The rare condition can cause hallucinations and delusional thoughts in expecting or new mothers. But it is treatable.
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Does Your School Use Suicide Prevention Software? We Want to Hear From You.
Concerned about anxiety and depression among students, some schools are monitoring what children type into their devices to detect suicidal thinking or self-harm.
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The 7-Minute Stress Workout
Sometimes moving the body can help quiet the mind.
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Andrew Garfield Wants to Crack Open Your Heart
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3% of American High Schoolers Identify as Transgender, First National Survey Finds
A survey by the C.D.C. found high rates of sadness, bullying and suicide attempts among transgender and gender-questioning teenagers.
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How to Let People Down and Be OK With It
Setting boundaries often means disappointing others. We asked therapists for advice on how to do it — without feeling guilty.
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