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‘Rapid autopsy’ programs seek clues to cancer within hours of death

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Hospitals lure diabetes patients with self-care courses, but costs can weigh heavily

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Eagles' Chris Long calls out boycott of Kanye West over Trump support

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Redesigning maternal care: OB-GYNs urged to see new mothers sooner and more often

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Allen Iverson says he's annoyed Kobe Bryant gets snubbed in NBA's GOAT debate

Southwest cancels 40 flights Sunday for accelerated engine inspections

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Tina Fey on '30 Rock' revival rumors: 'Muppet Babies' prequel

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Wawa voted America's favorite sandwich shop

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Kevin Bacon's bizarre 'Funny or Die' short is — wow

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Older Americans are hooked on vitamins despite scarce evidence they work

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