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How Parents Can Give Themselves Grace During the Holidays​How Parents Can Give Themselves Grace During the Holidays 

How Parents Can Give Themselves Grace During the Holidays​How Parents Can Give Themselves Grace During the Holidays 

 Sissy Goff and David Thomas, licensed professional counselors and New York Times bestselling authors of “Capable: How to Teach Your Kids the Strengths, Skills and Strategies to Build Reslience,” join TODAY to discuss ways that moms and dads can give themselves grace and enjoy the overwhelming holiday season.  ​​Sissy Goff and David Thomas, licensed professional counselors…

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FDA orders warning on popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs​FDA orders warning on popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs 

FDA orders warning on popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs​FDA orders warning on popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs 

 There’s a new alert on those popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs. The FDA is now mandating a warning label that the drugs may cause sudden blindness. NBC News’ Stephanie Gosk reports.   ​​There’s a new alert on those popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs. The FDA is now mandating a warning label that the drugs may cause sudden…

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FDA orders new warning on GLP-1s over rare eye condition linked to sudden blindness​FDA orders new warning on GLP-1s over rare eye condition linked to sudden blindness 

FDA orders new warning on GLP-1s over rare eye condition linked to sudden blindness​FDA orders new warning on GLP-1s over rare eye condition linked to sudden blindness 

 The Food and Drug Administration said Monday that GLP-1 drugmakers must add a warning label about a rare eye condition that can cause sudden blindness.  ​​The Food and Drug Administration said Monday that GLP-1 drugmakers must add a warning label about a rare eye condition that can cause sudden blindness. 

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The ‘slam dunk’ that wasn’t: Promising cholesterol drug fails to prevent heart attacks or stroke​The ‘slam dunk’ that wasn’t: Promising cholesterol drug fails to prevent heart attacks or stroke 

The ‘slam dunk’ that wasn’t: Promising cholesterol drug fails to prevent heart attacks or stroke​The ‘slam dunk’ that wasn’t: Promising cholesterol drug fails to prevent heart attacks or stroke 

 An experimental drug that held great promise in driving down a dangerous form of cholesterol didn’t show any measurable impact on heart attack or stroke in a clinical trial.  ​​An experimental drug that held great promise in driving down a dangerous form of cholesterol didn’t show any measurable impact on heart attack or stroke in a…

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Which Viral Skin Care Ingredients Are Worth it and Which to Skip​Which Viral Skin Care Ingredients Are Worth it and Which to Skip 

Which Viral Skin Care Ingredients Are Worth it and Which to Skip​Which Viral Skin Care Ingredients Are Worth it and Which to Skip 

 From copper peptides to PDRN made from salmon DNA, social media is filled with advice and viral skin care ingredients, but which products actually deserve a spot in your routine? Board-certified dermatologist Marnie Nussbaum joins TODAY to break it all down.  ​​From copper peptides to PDRN made from salmon DNA, social media is filled with advice…

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CVS Health Plans to Split Into Two Separate Companies​CVS Health Plans to Split Into Two Separate Companies 

CVS Health Plans to Split Into Two Separate Companies​CVS Health Plans to Split Into Two Separate Companies 

 CVS Health says it is splitting in two, putting its retail pharmacy in one unit and its insurance side, which oversees Aetna and Caremark, will be separate. The CEO says the idea is to help customer engagement, affordability and care coordination.  ​​CVS Health says it is splitting in two, putting its retail pharmacy in one unit…

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Insurance denied her cancer treatment. One email changed everything.​Insurance denied her cancer treatment. One email changed everything. 

Insurance denied her cancer treatment. One email changed everything.​Insurance denied her cancer treatment. One email changed everything. 

 After her insurer denied a milder chemotherapy her oncologist prescribed, breast cancer patient Elizabeth Nicholas emailed the CEO — and got it approved 14 hours later. NBC News’ Kate Snow reports.  ​​After her insurer denied a milder chemotherapy her oncologist prescribed, breast cancer patient Elizabeth Nicholas emailed the CEO — and got it approved 14 hours…

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Wisconsin reports its first measles death in decades, the third in the U.S. this week​Wisconsin reports its first measles death in decades, the third in the U.S. this week 

Wisconsin reports its first measles death in decades, the third in the U.S. this week​Wisconsin reports its first measles death in decades, the third in the U.S. this week 

 The infant’s death followed a measles-associated death reported Wednesday in Pennsylvania and another Monday in New York.  ​​The infant’s death followed a measles-associated death reported Wednesday in Pennsylvania and another Monday in New York. 

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Some Babies Born With Peanut Allergy Could Grow Out of it: Study​Some Babies Born With Peanut Allergy Could Grow Out of it: Study 

Some Babies Born With Peanut Allergy Could Grow Out of it: Study​Some Babies Born With Peanut Allergy Could Grow Out of it: Study 

 A promising new study reveals many babies diagnosed with peanut allergies may no longer be allergic. NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar joins the 3rd Hour of TODAY to share more on these findings and what parents of children with a peanut allergy should know.  ​​A promising new study reveals many babies diagnosed with peanut…

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How Rising Rates and Policy Changes May Impact Your Insurance​How Rising Rates and Policy Changes May Impact Your Insurance 

How Rising Rates and Policy Changes May Impact Your Insurance​How Rising Rates and Policy Changes May Impact Your Insurance 

 It’s that time of year again: open enrollment season. With rates rising and changes affecting many plans, you might want to take a closer look at your plan before you renew. NBC’s chief business correspondent Christine Romans joins the 3rd Hour of TODAY to share tips to ensure you pick the best plan for your…

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