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  3. The New Old Age
  4. Science
  5. Well
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  1. Fragments of Bird Flu Virus Discovered in Milk

    The milk poses virtually no risk to consumers, experts said. But the finding suggests that the outbreak in dairy cows is wider than has been known.

     By Emily Anthes, Apoorva Mandavilli and Noah Weiland

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  2. Abortion Data Wars: States and Cities Debate How Much Information to Collect

    Some states with Republican-controlled legislatures want more data, while some controlled by Democrats want less, fearing it could be used to target patients or providers.

     By Pam Belluck and Emma G. Fitzsimmons

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  3. Joel Breman, Who Helped Stop an Ebola Outbreak in Africa, Dies at 87

    Part of a team flown in to fight the deadly virus in 1976, Dr. Breman also worked to stamp out tropical diseases like smallpox, malaria and Guinea worm.

     By Adam Nossiter

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  4. Bird Flu Is Infecting More Mammals. What Does That Mean for Us?

    H5N1, an avian flu virus, has killed tens of thousands of marine mammals, and infiltrated American livestock for the first time. Scientists are working quickly to assess how it is evolving and how much of a risk it poses to humans.

     By Apoorva Mandavilli and Emily Anthes

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The New Old Age

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  4. Old and Young, Talking Again

    A society in which members of different generations do not interact "is a dangerous experiment," said one researcher.

     By Paula Span

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  5. When a Spouse Goes to the Nursing Home

    The move to a long-term care facility is often difficult but necessary for frail patients. For their partners, it can mean a new set of challenges.

     By Paula Span

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Dying Broke

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  1. Facing Financial Ruin as Costs Soar for Elder Care

    The United States has no coherent system for providing long-term care, leading many who are aging to struggle to stay independent or to rely on a patchwork of solutions.

     By Reed Abelson and Jordan Rau

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  3. Extra Fees Drive Assisted-Living Profits

    The add-ons pile up: $93 for medications, $50 for cable TV. Prices soar as the industry leaves no service unbilled. The housing option is out of reach for many families.

     By Jordan Rau

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  4. Why Long-Term Care Insurance Falls Short for So Many

    The private insurance market has proved wildly inadequate in providing financial security for millions of older Americans, in part by underestimating how many policyholders would use their coverage.

     By Jordan Rau and JoNel Aleccia

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From Well

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  5. Let Them Eat … Everything

    In the age of Ozempic, the "fat activist" Virginia Sole-Smith is inspiring and infuriating her followers.

     By Lisa Miller

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