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Health, Science
HEALTH-BLACKOUTS — Ben Yeager's drinking history was troubling, and that was before he ended up in a stranger's house.2,765 words, by Ben Yeager (post special). One photo. Moved Tuesday.
HEALTH-ALLERGIES — If your mouth and throat itch when you eat some kinds of fruit, pollen may be the culprit. 1,440 words, by Suzanne Allard Levingston (Post special). One graphic. Moved Tuesday.
ECIGARETTES — Nicotine isn't the only hazard to be found in e-cigarettes; While many users perceive e-cigs as safer than traditional cigarettes, some of the flavorings that make them so enticing may have their own toxic consequences. 1,375 words, by Sara Shipley Hiles (Post special). Moved Tuesday.
HEALTH-VACCINES — As the school year begins, it's time to think about vaccination policies; some states are looking for ways to encourage immunization after last year's measles outbreak. 840 words, by Michelle Andrews (Post special). Moved Tuesday.
HEALTH-ALCOHOL — That second glass of wine may catch up to you as you age; the body grows more sensitive to alcohol as the years go by. 885 words, by Jill U. Adams (Post special). Moved Tuesday.
KIDS-ALCOHOL — Having the "booze talk" with kids before they take their first sip of alcohol is crucial, according to a report released Monday by the American Academy of Pediatrics. 425 words, by Brady Dennis (Post). Moved Monday.
HEALTH-LICE — As if you didn't have enough to worry about with the new school year starting, now there's this: "Selfie lice." In recent days, the Interwebs have been abuzz with fear over the latest scourge to hit our borders and it has to do with social media and those pesky little critters that tend to latch onto kids' hair. 675 words, by Ariana Eunjung Cha (Post). Moved Monday.
HEALTH-HEART — As a new way of looking at our chances of having a heart attack or stroke, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a sobering nationwide statistic Tuesday on the "age" of your heart. 590 words, by Lenny Bernstein (Post). Moved Tuesday.
HEALTH-RUNNING — Scientists have discovered why running makes you happy; it has to do with what researchers call the "satiety hormone." 350 words, by Ariana Eunjung Cha (Post). Moved Tuesday.
HEALTH-EXERCISE _Speed-play exercises — or "fartleks," as they are known in Sweden, where it originated — help alleviate the boredom of long runs. 775 words, by Carolee Belkin Walker (Post special).
HEALTH-EXERCISE-CYCLE — How a member of the cleaning staff at SoulCycle became one of its most sought-after instructors. 650 words, by Cathy Alter (Post special). Upcoming.
NUTRITION — Who says you have to outgrow brown-bagging your lunch? It tastes better, is better for you and costs less than eating out. 895 words, by Ellie Krieger (Post special).
HOSPITAL-BILLS _Consumers are increasingly getting hit with surprise hospital bills from out-of-network providers. 540 words, by Lena H. Sun (Post). Moved Tuesday.
SPACE-WATER — When it comes to recycling water, the Russian and American space programs strongly disagree. 320 words, by Rachel Feltman (Post). Moved Tuesday.
SCORPION _A "bizarre" giant sea scorpion may have been the world's first big predator. 380 words, by Rachel Feltman (Post). Two photos. Moved Tuesday.
SCHIZOPHRENIA — People with schizophrenia harbor different collections of oral bacteria than those without the mental illness, according to two new studies, which could offer a new tool for diagnosis involving a test as simple as a saliva sample. 415 words, by Amy Ellis Nutt (Post). Moved Monday.
SCIENCE-SCAN — In "The Quotable Feynman," Michelle Feynman has edited a collection of quotes from her father, Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman, a man of multiple dimensions. 405 words, by Nancy Szokan (Post). Moved Tuesday.
Arts, Entertainment
TV-NARCOS _With its new drama "Narcos," Netflix is tricking American audiences into embracing subtitles. 880 words, by Stephanie Merry (Post).
TV-RENEW — How TV networks decide whether to renew or cancel your favorite shows. 915 words, by Alyssa Rosenberg (Post).
FILM-WALK — Robert Redford stars in "A Walk in the Woods," the adaptation of Bill Bryson's book about hiking the Appalachian Trail. 600 words, by Stephanie Merry (Post). One photo.
CRAVEN-COMMENT _Nine harmless things that are now terrifying, thanks to the late horror master Wes Craven. 910 words, by Stephanie Merry (Post).
Lifestyle
MULTICULTI-WEDDINGS _For multicultural couples, parents' ethnic rituals fight for space in the vision of ultra-personalized unions. 1,450 words, by Lavanya Ramanathan (Post). Five photos.
COLLEGE-WORDS - Washington State University class bans 'offensive' terms like male, female, illegal alien. 830 words, by Justin Wm. Moyer (Post). Moved on National wire.
ALLERGY-WIFI — Are "WiFi allergies" a real thing? A quick guide to electromagnetic hypersensitivity. 1,050 words, by Caitlin Dewey (Post).
HOVERBOARDS _Your fancy scooter is cool, but it's not a "hoverboard." Why don't we have hoverboards yet? 1,085 words, by Jessica Contrera (Post).
DAMNLOVE — Tired of Tinder? Here's Damn Love, an app that's all about breakups. 1,120 words, by Lisa Bonos (Post). One photo.
YOGA — TOKYO — Aerial yoga is a new type of physical fitness exercise that has been spreading in Tokyo and elsewhere in the last few years. With the support of a hammock, people can move their body effortlessly and enjoy the feeling of floating in the air. 615 words, by Tamotsu Saito (Japan News). Three photos.
BAGGAGECHECK — Relationship advice from a clinical psychologist and author of "The Friendship Fix." 465 words, by Andrea Bonior (Post special).
Workplace Advice (both moved on Financial wire):
CAREER-COACH — Career Coach: Work-Life Balance? Does your company care? It should. 970 words, by Joyce E.A. Russell (Post special). Upcoming.
There is no WATERCOOLER (Miller, Post special) this week.
Food
FOOD-PEPPERS - Stuff summer peppers with the flavors of France - Oven-Charred Peppers and Cherry Tomatoes. 1,210 words, by Dorie Greenspan (Post special). One photo.
ONTHEFRIDGE — Dinner in 20 minutes: Italian Halibut With Grapes and Olive Oil. 320 words, by Bonnie S. Benwick (Post). One photo.
FOOD-NOURISH — Grilled Vegetable Stacks. 680 words, by Ellie Krieger (Post special). One photo.
GLUTEN — WASHINGTON — The gluten-free movement is ruining the world's love for pasta. 940 words, by Roberto A. Ferdman (Post).
Travel
PASSPORTS _Don't get stuck in the millions-strong surge of passport applications. Renew now. 350 words, by Andrea Sachs (Post).
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