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South Korea is fighting its baby bust and could be a model for battling population decline​South Korea is fighting its baby bust and could be a model for battling population decline 

South Korea is fighting its baby bust and could be a model for battling population decline​South Korea is fighting its baby bust and could be a model for battling population decline 

 South Korea, dealing with one of the lowest fertility rates in the world, is trying to change course by offering loads of incentives for young adults to have kids. The real solution might not be only economic, but cultural too. NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer reports from Seoul.  ​​South Korea, dealing with one of the lowest…

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Richard Norton, actor and martial artist, died after peptides triggered heart attack, coroner says​Richard Norton, actor and martial artist, died after peptides triggered heart attack, coroner says 

Richard Norton, actor and martial artist, died after peptides triggered heart attack, coroner says​Richard Norton, actor and martial artist, died after peptides triggered heart attack, coroner says 

 Australian actor and martial artist Richard Norton, who faced off in movies against Chuck Norris and Jackie Chan, died of a heart attack tiggered by peptides, according to a coroner’s report.  ​​Australian actor and martial artist Richard Norton, who faced off in movies against Chuck Norris and Jackie Chan, died of a heart attack tiggered by…

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FDA plans to update nutritional rules for infant formula​FDA plans to update nutritional rules for infant formula 

FDA plans to update nutritional rules for infant formula​FDA plans to update nutritional rules for infant formula 

 The Food and Drug Administration plans to introduce new rules around what nutrients must be added to infant formula. The changes the FDA plans to propose, which were shared in advance with NBC News, would tweak the minimum and maximum levels of four nutrients: iodine, manganese, vitamin A and vitamin D.   ​​The Food and Drug Administration…

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Nearly half of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 say they’ve gambled in the last year, survey finds​Nearly half of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 say they’ve gambled in the last year, survey finds 

Nearly half of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 say they’ve gambled in the last year, survey finds​Nearly half of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 say they’ve gambled in the last year, survey finds 

 The report’s lead author said minors now have more access to gambling through “video games, sports broadcasts and other products.”  ​​The report’s lead author said minors now have more access to gambling through “video games, sports broadcasts and other products.” 

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Health Concerns Raised for Elementary School Near Data Centers​Health Concerns Raised for Elementary School Near Data Centers 

Health Concerns Raised for Elementary School Near Data Centers​Health Concerns Raised for Elementary School Near Data Centers 

 An elementary school in Loudoun County, Virginia is nearly surrounded by 11 data centers and community members are concerned about the pollution that be might produced and what their kids might be breathing. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports for TODAY.  ​​An elementary school in Loudoun County, Virginia is nearly surrounded by 11 data centers and community members…

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Clocks Change This Weekend: What You Can Do Now to Adjust​Clocks Change This Weekend: What You Can Do Now to Adjust 

Clocks Change This Weekend: What You Can Do Now to Adjust​Clocks Change This Weekend: What You Can Do Now to Adjust 

 This weekend, Daylight Saving Time ends and even though we “fall back” and gain an extra hour, it can still mess with our body clocks. Dr. Mike Varshavski, board certified family medicine physician, joins TODAY to share ways to keep your sleep cycle on track.  ​​This weekend, Daylight Saving Time ends and even though we “fall…

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Pat Croce Shares Lessons From ‘Enjoy Yourself Now!’​Pat Croce Shares Lessons From ‘Enjoy Yourself Now!’ 

Pat Croce Shares Lessons From ‘Enjoy Yourself Now!’​Pat Croce Shares Lessons From ‘Enjoy Yourself Now!’ 

 Pat Croce, the enthusiastic former president and co-owner of the Philadelphia 76ers who once climbed the Walt Whitman Bridge to hang the team’s banner, joins TODAY talk about his new book “Enjoy Yourself Now! 66 Sacred Shifts to Instantly Awaken the Peaceful Presence Within You.”  ​​Pat Croce, the enthusiastic former president and co-owner of the Philadelphia…

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Many with ACA coverage face a new crisis in 2027: Insurers fleeing the market​Many with ACA coverage face a new crisis in 2027: Insurers fleeing the market 

Many with ACA coverage face a new crisis in 2027: Insurers fleeing the market​Many with ACA coverage face a new crisis in 2027: Insurers fleeing the market 

 Courtney Mroch was already paying a high price for health insurance when she learned her insurer, Cigna, was pulling out of Tennessee’s Affordable Care Act marketplace.  ​​Courtney Mroch was already paying a high price for health insurance when she learned her insurer, Cigna, was pulling out of Tennessee’s Affordable Care Act marketplace. 

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RFK Jr. takes shortcut to make some unapproved peptides available for use​RFK Jr. takes shortcut to make some unapproved peptides available for use 

RFK Jr. takes shortcut to make some unapproved peptides available for use​RFK Jr. takes shortcut to make some unapproved peptides available for use 

 HHS is pausing legal action against compounding pharmacies that make certain peptides, effectively allowing them to offer the unapproved drugs immediately.  ​​HHS is pausing legal action against compounding pharmacies that make certain peptides, effectively allowing them to offer the unapproved drugs immediately. 

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Dr. Jen Ashton Answers TODAY Viewers’ Top Health Questions​Dr. Jen Ashton Answers TODAY Viewers’ Top Health Questions 

Dr. Jen Ashton Answers TODAY Viewers’ Top Health Questions​Dr. Jen Ashton Answers TODAY Viewers’ Top Health Questions 

 Dr. Jen Ashton, board-certified in OBGYN and obesity medicine and host of the popular “Dear Dr. Jen” podcast, joins TODAY to share her professional opinions on top health questions from viewers.  ​​Dr. Jen Ashton, board-certified in OBGYN and obesity medicine and host of the popular “Dear Dr. Jen” podcast, joins TODAY to share her professional opinions…

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