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  ‘Herd Immunity’ May Be Curbing U.S. Zika Numbers

  But smaller future outbreaks are likely, scientists warn

  • Posted August 17, 2017
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  Nearly 4 Million Worldwide Die Each Year From Asthma, COPD

  In poorer countries these respiratory illnesses too often go undiagnosed and untreated, report finds

  • Posted August 17, 2017
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  Eliminating Obamacare Subsidies Would Up Premiums by 20 Percent: CBO

  Payments to insurers defray out-of-pocket costs for poorer Americans, but President Trump has threatened...

  • Posted August 16, 2017
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  Local Crime Can Put Kids on the Run

  Smartphone study finds young avoid their neighborhoods when threat of danger rises

  • Posted August 15, 2017
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  Health Tip: Plan for a Heat Wave

  Here's how

  • Posted August 15, 2017
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  Maybe That’s Why It’s Called Work

  Tough schedules, hard physical labor and stress in the workplace are widespread, survey finds

  • Posted August 14, 2017
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  ER Rates Soar as Toddlers Ingest Pot, French Study Finds

  Accidental intoxication rose 133 percent in a decade; U.S. experts call findings highly relevant

  • Posted August 14, 2017
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  Health Tip: Avoid a Sure Way to Ruin Your Vacation

  Prevent traveler's diarrhea

  • Posted August 14, 2017
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  Calming Those Back-to-School Jitters

  Child development expert offers advice on how to ease anxiety as classes start

  • Posted August 13, 2017
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  An Expert’s Guide to Preventing Food Poisoning

  Start by washing your hands and then prepare food carefully, emergency room doctor advises

  • Posted August 12, 2017
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  How Safe and Effective Is Your Sunscreen?

  One out of three may not offer the right protection, study suggests

  • Posted August 11, 2017
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