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Democrats in state government roll out big health care proposals

Democrats in state government roll out big health care proposals

Riding the momentum from November's elections, Democratic leaders in the states are wasting no time delivering on their biggest campaign promise — to expand access to health care and make it more affordable.
by Associated Press

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Democrats' health care ambitions meet the reality of divided government

Democrats' health care ambitions meet the reality of divided government

Congressional Democrats want to protect health coverage and protections of the Affordable Care Act. With the Senate in Republican hands, House Democrats will hold hearings and may turn to the courts.
by Alison Kodjak

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Childbirth injury led a new mom to start a parenting podcast 'To Feel Less Alone'

Childbirth injury led a new mom to start a parenting podcast 'To Feel Less Alone'

Hillary Frank struggled after a childbirth injury left her in chronic pain for months. Her podcast The Longest Shortest Time, and her book Weird Parenting Wins aim to give other parents a voice.
by Terry Gross

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Study suggests Alzheimer's disease may develop differently in African-Americans

Study suggests Alzheimer's disease may develop differently in African-Americans

Black Americans are more likely than whites to develop Alzheimer's. Yet black people studied appeared to have lower levels of a toxic substance associated with the disease, researchers say.
by Jon Hamilton

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Is it a nasty cold, or the flu? Some tips to tell the difference

Is it a nasty cold, or the flu? Some tips to tell the difference

It's that time of year again. You wake up with a scratchy throat, stuffy nose, a little achy -- maybe a fever. Is it a classic head cold, or do you need to be more concerned? Could it be the flu?
by Patti Neighmond

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