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December 18, 2025, 4:40 p.m. Eastern time

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What Is Gout, and Why Is It on the Rise?

The condition is increasingly common, but stigma often prevents sufferers from obtaining treatment.

Trump Moves to End Gender-Related Care for Minors, Threatening Hospitals That Offer It

Proposed new rules would punish the hospitals by pulling all federal financing. Advocates say lawsuits will follow.

A Powerful New Drug Is Creating a ‘Withdrawal Crisis’ in Philadelphia

Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative, mixed into fentanyl has sent thousands to hospitals, not only for overdose but for life-threatening withdrawal. It is spreading to other cities.

Heart Association Revives Theory That Light Drinking May Be Good for You

The American Heart Association report runs contrary to recent studies — and the group’s own guidelines — that found any amount of alcohol to be harmful.

Major Weight Loss and Knee-Pain Relief Seen With New Eli Lilly Drug

The maker of Zepbound reported results from a study of retatrutide, which targets three hormones in the body and led to much more weight loss than any approved drug.

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The participants discuss their experiences with taking GLP 1s for weight loss and diabetes.

Outside Dallas, a Young Family Just Wanted Some Space. Here’s Where They Found It.

After a long stint in Europe, a Texas couple brought their two young daughters home and searched for a house in a good school district with room for grandparents and friends.

Peter Arnett, Pulitzer-Winning War Correspondent, Dies at 91

He won the award for his daring coverage of the Vietnam War for The Associated Press. He went on to cover conflicts for CNN for nearly two decades.

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This Restaurant Gem Is the Answer to Our Fast Casual Fatigue

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