This blood test may predict heart disease better than ‘bad’ cholesterol. Why aren’t more getting it?​This blood test may predict heart disease better than ‘bad’ cholesterol. Why aren’t more getting it? 

This blood test may predict heart disease better than ‘bad’ cholesterol. Why aren’t more getting it?​This blood test may predict heart disease better than ‘bad’ cholesterol. Why aren’t more getting it? 

 “Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their yearly physicals  ​​“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their yearly physicals 

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Lindsey Vonn crashes seconds into downhill run, airlifted by helicopter​Lindsey Vonn crashes seconds into downhill run, airlifted by helicopter 

Lindsey Vonn crashes seconds into downhill run, airlifted by helicopter​Lindsey Vonn crashes seconds into downhill run, airlifted by helicopter 

 Lindsey Vonn’s pursuit of an against-all-odds Olympic medal ended Sunday in a devastating crash only 13.4 seconds into the downhill final.  ​​Lindsey Vonn’s pursuit of an against-all-odds Olympic medal ended Sunday in a devastating crash only 13.4 seconds into the downhill final. 

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Transform One Dish Into Three Unique Meals With These Recipes​Transform One Dish Into Three Unique Meals With These Recipes 

 TODAY nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer stops by Studio 1A to share an easy weeknight recipe that can be served up three different ways. She makes meatball spinach parmesan, meatballs and spaghetti squash and a cheeseburger salad bowl.  ​​TODAY nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer stops by Studio 1A to share an easy weeknight recipe…

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Blood thinners are a leading cause of drug-related harm. Can the risk be lowered?​Blood thinners are a leading cause of drug-related harm. Can the risk be lowered? 

Blood thinners are a leading cause of drug-related harm. Can the risk be lowered?​Blood thinners are a leading cause of drug-related harm. Can the risk be lowered? 

 More than 8 million people in the U.S. take blood thinners, also called anticoagulants. Many are prescribed the drugs after they develop clots following surgery.  ​​More than 8 million people in the U.S. take blood thinners, also called anticoagulants. Many are prescribed the drugs after they develop clots following surgery. 

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Finland women’s hockey team postpones first game after team suffers a norovirus outbreak​Finland women’s hockey team postpones first game after team suffers a norovirus outbreak 

Finland women’s hockey team postpones first game after team suffers a norovirus outbreak​Finland women’s hockey team postpones first game after team suffers a norovirus outbreak 

 The Finnish women’s hockey team is dealing with a norovirus outbreak, which forced the postponement of Thursday’s scheduled game between Finland and Canada.  ​​The Finnish women’s hockey team is dealing with a norovirus outbreak, which forced the postponement of Thursday’s scheduled game between Finland and Canada. 

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Trump tried to gut science research funding. Courts and Congress have rebuffed him.​Trump tried to gut science research funding. Courts and Congress have rebuffed him. 

Trump tried to gut science research funding. Courts and Congress have rebuffed him.​Trump tried to gut science research funding. Courts and Congress have rebuffed him. 

 Scientists’ worst fears about Trump’s cuts to research funding haven’t come to pass, thanks to several legal challenges and Congress’ recent rejection of his proposed budget cuts.  ​​Scientists’ worst fears about Trump’s cuts to research funding haven’t come to pass, thanks to several legal challenges and Congress’ recent rejection of his proposed budget cuts. 

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Unvaccinated kids hit hard with flu as pediatric deaths rise to 52​Unvaccinated kids hit hard with flu as pediatric deaths rise to 52 

Unvaccinated kids hit hard with flu as pediatric deaths rise to 52​Unvaccinated kids hit hard with flu as pediatric deaths rise to 52 

 Fifty-two children have died of the flu so far this season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday, seemingly putting pediatric deaths on track to outpace last season’s record-breaking high.  ​​Fifty-two children have died of the flu so far this season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday, seemingly putting pediatric deaths…

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