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Why Older People Are Divorcing More Than They Used To
Rates of gray divorce have risen sharply over the past few decades — and experts have a few theories as to why. Source link
Pakistan Plans to Cut Tax on Menstrual Pads, but Many Say It’s Not Enough
Activists said more action was needed to solve the larger problem: Only 12 percent of Pakistani women and girls use safe, commercially made menstrual products. Source link
A Loophole Brings Cystic Fibrosis Patients a ‘Miracle Drug’ in Generic Form
A generic version of a breakthrough cystic fibrosis drug, manufactured in Bangladesh for a fraction of the American price, may give some families around the world an unlikely lifeline. Source link
5 Foods That Contain Both Protein and Fiber
It’s challenging to find the two nutrients in a single food, experts say. These categories offer a nice mix. Source link
Cities and Schools Are Testing Wastewater for Illicit Drugs
The White House recently endorsed monitoring sewage for evidence of drug use. Critics fear such efforts could violate privacy and stigmatize neighborhoods. Source link
At Camp Breastie, Everyone Knows What It Means to Have Cancer
The annual, four-day retreat in Pennsylvania, attended by hundreds of breast cancer survivors, has become so popular that organizers plan to add a West Coast location. Source link
Dads Get Postpartum Depression, Too
Researchers say an estimated 10 percent of fathers develop symptoms during the perinatal period, with the highest risk three to six months after babies are born. Source link
The Ageless and Undefeated Champs of Tulsa’s Wii Bowling League
The U.V. Okies have dominated a competition with other senior living facilities for six seasons, but they’re not just there to win. Source link
Dads Get Postpartum Depression, Too
Researchers say an estimated 10 percent of fathers develop symptoms during the perinatal period, with the highest risk three to six months after babies are born. Source link
How to Exercise Before and After a Joint Replacement
Here’s how to build strength before surgery — and stay moving afterward. Source link