How old is too old for kids to co-sleep with parents? Couple sparks debate.

A woman's itchiness leads to stunning diagnosis. How healthy is peanut butter? November 8, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER](   THIS IS TODAY November 7, 2023 [VIEW IN BROWSER]( THIS IS TODAY The fight over abortion rights highlights several key victories across the country on Election Day. Plus, a couple ignite a debate after sharing that their 6- and 12-year-old daughters still sleep together with them in the same room, and a woman reveals the odd symptom that led to her cancer diagnosis.   The Latest   [Democrats win critical races in Virginia, Pennsylvania and Kentucky on Election Day](. The fight over abortion rights boosted Democrats in races at all levels during yesterday's off-year elections around the country. In Ohio, [voters passed a ballot initiative]( that enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution, while Democrats [won back control of the legislature]( in Virginia after Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin campaigned on enacting new abortion restrictions. In Pennsylvania, a Democratic state Supreme Court candidate was able to win a race in which abortion rights were a top issue. Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear [won reelection in Kentucky]( (above) after attacking his opponent on his abortion stance. As far as national politics, five Republican presidential hopefuls will take the stage tonight for the third Republican debate, minus front-runner Donald Trump. [Here's what to know about the debate](, which begins at 8 p.m. ET and will air on NBC News and Peacock. [A woman woke up itching all over her body. It turned out to be a symptom of pancreatic cancer.]( One day in July 2022, Barbara Green, 79, woke up in the middle of the night [itching from the top of her head to the bottom of her feet](. She tried an over-the-counter cream for relief, but said the itchiness felt like "a bug bite that's spread to your entire body." She was stunned when CT scans at the hospital led to a diagnosis of stage 4 pancreatic cancer. “I had no idea there was anything wrong with me," she told TODAY.com. Itchiness can be a symptom if the pancreatic tumor blocks the bile duct, according to the [American Cancer Society](. It's now been 15 months since Green was told she had less than a year to live. [Read more about her journey here](. [A couple share their bed with daughters who are 6 and 12. How old is too old to co-sleep with parents?]( Alabama couple Brandon and Meagan Deal have sparked a debate about co-sleeping by stating on [TikTok]( that they [share a king-size bed]( with their 6-year-old daughter, Sarah, while their 12-year-old daughter, McKenzi, sleeps in a twin bed pushed right up against theirs. McKenzi is deaf and removes her cochlear implant at night. “We’ve heard it all — you know, ‘You’re screwing her up. She's going to have horrible separation anxiety. She’ll never be independent,'" Brandon told TODAY.com. The [comments on their video have been divided](, while experts we spoke with also came down on different sides of the debate. What do you think? [Weigh in here](. [🥜 What's the healthiest kind of peanut butter? A dietitian explains.]( [Peanut butter]( is a pantry staple for those without nut allergies, but is it OK to eat every day? Yes, says nutritionist Frances Largeman-Roth. As always, moderation is key, so sticking to about two tablespoons a day is the sweet spot. She also noted that peanut butter provides healthy fats in addition to 7 grams of protein per serving. When it comes to [which brands are the healthiest](, consider options that have less than 5 grams of added sugar and less than 100 milligrams of sodium per serving. [Continue reading](.       Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. What you do after you exercise can be crucial when it comes to avoiding injuries and making sure you get the most out of your workout. A few minutes of stretching is important to recovery, avoiding soreness and calming down your nervous system. TODAY fitness contributor Stephanie Mansour has [15 cool-down exercises]( to get a full-body stretch after your daily walk, run or gym routine. She demonstrates everything from a standing lunge with a side reach (above) to a standing quad stretch so you can make sure you're using the proper form. [See them all here](.   What's for dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you If you're getting nervous about making the Thanksgiving turkey for your gathering this year, the legendary Martha Stewart has a way that yields moist meat and crispy skin every time. Martha's [roasted turkey in parchment with gravy]( involves wrapping the bird in a 40-inch sheet of parchment and securing it with staples before roasting it. She also has a tasty sausage and pear stuffing recipe to fill the turkey with before cooking. [Get the recipe](.   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. McDreamy is now the McDream-iest. Former "Grey's Anatomy" star Patrick Dempsey, 57, was [named People's Sexiest Man Alive for 2023](, which was revealed last night on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" People has been naming a Sexiest Man Alive since 1985 and somehow it hasn't been until now that Dempsey has worn the crown. "I’ve always been the bridesmaid! I’d completely forgotten about it and never even contemplated being in this position. So my ego is good," Dempsey told People. Earlier this year, [TODAY learned]( our own Al Roker was nominated for People’s “Sexiest Grandpa” and Craig Melvin was in the running for “Sexiest Morning Show Host.”   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield and Shane Lou Enjoying This is TODAY? 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