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Friday, August 29, 2014

Quarantine for Ebola Lifted in Liberia Slum

The president of Liberia had rejected the advice of Ebola experts in quarantining the West Point neighborhood, a move that resulted in deadly clashes.

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Medicare Will Settle Short-Term Care Bills

Under the proposed settlement, hospital claims involving inpatient stays that are now under appeal would be paid at the rate of 68 cents for every dollar billed.

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Well: Ask Well: The Problem with Bunions

Non-surgical treatments can reduce the pain or discomfort from a bunion and keep it from worsening.

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The New Old Age Blog: Dizzying Times

I was unsympathetic when my mother complained of strange dizzy spells. Who’s sorry now?

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Well: Ask Well: The Problem with Bunions

Non-surgical treatments can reduce the pain or discomfort from a bunion and keep it from worsening.

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Study Says ZMapp Works Against Ebola

All 18 monkeys exposed to a lethal dose of the virus and given the experimental drug survived, raising hopes that ZMapp will work in people.

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Well: Just Add Farro

Wheat berries like farro, spelt and kamut are usually associated with cold weather. But they can be used for summer dishes, too. Farro is softer and good for stuffing vegetables. Spelt works well in salads.