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Weekend read: Best Lifestyle stories on food, family and faith in case you missed them earlier

Here's an array of good stories from the past week on Lifestyle topics including food, family, faith and healthy living — catch up here this weekend on anything you might have missed.

Amid Florida measles outbreak, surgeon general lets parents decide whether to send unvaccinated kids to school

Amid measles outbreaks in various parts of the U.S., the Florida surgeon general has issued some guidance to parents regarding kids’ school attendance. Doctors offered reactions.

Was Wendy Williams’ dementia caused by alcoholism? Experts share insights

After the announcement of Wendy Williams' dementia diagnosis, experts are speaking about the potential link between alcohol abuse and cognitive issues.

Sunny Hostin takes pro-life stance in ‘View’ clash on in vitro fertilization: ‘Embryo is a baby’

Sunny Hostin clashed with her fellow co-hosts on "The View" Friday, after insisting that human embryos are living beings while discussing in vitro fertilization.

What is colorectal cancer? Signs, symptoms, risks and more of the global health concern

Explore the complexities of colorectal cancer, from signs and symptoms to treatment options, empowering individuals with crucial knowledge for early detection and management.

Grandparents may have significant impact on a mom’s mental health, study finds: 'Wisdom and experience'

Researchers found that grandparental support could protect mothers from depression. Mental health experts Matt Lundquist and Michele Borba revealed what these relationships offer parents.

Meet the American who mended defective infant hearts, Vivien Thomas, high-school educated cardiac surgeon

High-school-educated Vivien Thomas spent decades as a research assistant to renowned cardiac surgeon Dr. Alfred Blalock. Yet Thomas made up for his lack of pedigree with talent.

Dr. Vivien Thomas is a legend of cardiac care — here’s the pulse-pounding tale of the high school-educated heart surgeon

With his dreams of medical school dashed by the Great Depression, Tennessee carpenter Vivien Thomas became one of the world’s most influential cardiac surgeons.

Alabama providers suspend IVF treatments after state court’s ruling as fertility experts weigh in

A decision handed down by the Alabama Supreme Court has led to a halt in IVF services at some locations and a flurry of protests from providers in the fertility space.

Women get more benefit from exercise than men, study finds: ‘More to gain’

A new study from Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles found that females may get more benefits than men when doing the same amount of physical activity. The researchers and other experts weigh in.