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When the Benefits of Statins Outweigh the Risks Knowing the odds of side effects and making sure to get periodic checkups that would pick up an adverse reaction, I chose to focus on the drugs’ potential benefits. Read More…

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The Risks to Babies of Older Fathers Most women know that reproductive risks to themselves and their babies rise as they get older, but few men realize that their advancing years may also confer a risk. Read More…

For Roy Wood Jr., Alabama Is Painful History, New Hope and Home The “Daily Show” correspondent is moved by the memorial to lynching victims in Montgomery and inspired by Birmingham’s mayor, business startups and baseball. Read More…

After Backlash, Personal Voter Information Is Removed by New York City The Board of Elections reversed its decision and removed online access to its voter registration books after many raised privacy concerns. Read More…

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Can a Co-op Board Member Mine My Personal Information? A co-op board application package contains sensitive information. What happens when a board member misuses it? Read More…

Pasta Dreams and Flying Machines: Our Tuscan Adventure A father takes his two young sons to Tuscany to savor pasta and the country’s rich history. Along the way, they discover that the straight path is not always the best path. Read More…

A National Goal: Prevent a Million Heart Attacks and Strokes by 2022 There is already a well-established path to countering cardiovascular disease. All it really requires is the will of individuals and society to follow it. Read More…