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Salmonella Illness in 17 States Tied to Salami, Prosciutto

Salmonella Illness in 17 States Tied to Salami, Prosciutto

Twelve people have been hospitalized and at least 36 people in 17 states became...

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Healing Haiti: The Emotional Trauma of Repeat Crises

Healing Haiti: The Emotional Trauma of Repeat Crises

Experts discuss the psychological effects of ongoing crises and suggest ways for...

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TikTok Creators Are Destigmatizing Men’s Mental Health

TikTok Creators Are Destigmatizing Men’s Mental Health

One TikTok user is helping to destigmatize men’s mental health by being open about...

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Expert Panel Lowers Routine Screening Age for Diabetes to 35

Expert Panel Lowers Routine Screening Age for Diabetes...

Leading experts recommend lowering the age to start screening overweight and obese...

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U.S. Kidney Transplant Outcomes Are Improving

U.S. Kidney Transplant Outcomes Are Improving

Improvements in tissue matching, organ distribution systems, surgical techniques,...

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Liquor Store Sales Rose During Pandemic

Liquor Store Sales Rose During Pandemic

Between March and September 2020, beer, wine and liquor store sales totaled $41.9...

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Why the CDC Doesn’t Recommend Screening Straight Men for STDs

Why the CDC Doesn’t Recommend Screening Straight Men for...

Women and men who have sex with men benefit most from screening efforts, experts...

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Long COVID, Big Bills Even With Short Hospital Stays

Long COVID, Big Bills Even With Short Hospital Stays

A new study of COVID's impact points at lasting health problems as 85% of patients...

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Phone-Snubbing Friends Can Be a Sign of Mental Illness

Phone-Snubbing Friends Can Be a Sign of Mental Illness

Sometimes called phubbing, it happens when one person ignores another to pay attention...

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Why Do Black, Hispanic Newborns Face Higher Health Risks?

Why Do Black, Hispanic Newborns Face Higher Health Risks?

New research reveals differences in the quality of hospital care contributes to...

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The Best Face Masks for Kids, According to Experts

The Best Face Masks for Kids, According to Experts

Finding a face mask that's actually protective for a child is not a straightforward...

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No Lasting Lung Damage After Full Recovery From COVID-19

No Lasting Lung Damage After Full Recovery From COVID-19

New research finds those who've had COVID-19 and had lung problems will likely be...

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FDA Issues Warning About Illnesses, Deaths Linked to Midwestern Pet Foods

FDA Issues Warning About Illnesses, Deaths Linked to Midwestern...

The FDA issued a public warning on Tuesday about contaminated pet food sold by Midwestern...

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Delta Whiplash: How the New Surge Is Affecting Mental Health

Delta Whiplash: How the New Surge Is Affecting Mental Health

The new surge in COVID-19 cases related to the contagious Delta variant is affecting...

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Pesticide to Be Banned Over Links to  Problems in Children

Pesticide to Be Banned Over Links to  Problems in Children

A widely used pesticide will be banned because it's been linked to neurological...

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CDC Launches New Center to Watch for Future Outbreaks

CDC Launches New Center to Watch for Future Outbreaks

The CDC is launching a new hub to watch for early warning signs of future infectious...