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Full Coverage of this storyBird Flu May Be Airborne on Dairy Farms, Scientists Report
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Air, wastewater may play roles in H5N1 transmission on dairy farms
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Avian influenza now a global emergency
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Study: Viruses in cattle more likely to infect birds than humans
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Full Coverage of this story2 dead and at least 58 sick from growing Legionnaires' disease cluster in New York City
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Full Coverage of this storyDiet Swap Study Reveals How Ultra-Processed Foods Can Derail Weight Loss
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Eating minimally processed meals doubles weight loss even when ultraprocessed foods are healthy, study finds
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Ultra-processed food slows weight loss even on healthy diet, study finds
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Full Coverage of this storyDenver, Jeffco confirm 4 human cases of West Nile virus
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Denver, Jeffco confirm first 2025 human cases of West Nile virus
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West Nile cases confirmed in 4 people in Jefferson County, Denver
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West Nile virus: Health experts urge precautions in Colorado
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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile in Arapahoe County
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Full Coverage of this storyHealth officials warn of spread of Victorian-era disease... as cases hit new highs
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Whooping cough mysteriously packing a wallop in southern Utah in big numbers
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New data shows increase in whooping cough cases across South Carolina
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Full Coverage of this storyVibrio Vulnificus Cases Rising In Southern US
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'Flesh-eating' bacteria sends Outer Banks man to ICU as NC Vibrio cases near 60
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Full Coverage of this storyWe took part in America's largest ever study on how to beat dementia
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Healthy Lifestyle Can Help People at Risk for Dementia, Study Finds
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Scientists Say These Daily Routines Can Slow Cognitive Decline
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Want to keep your brain sharp as you age? Science may have a recipe.
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Trying to keep your brain young? A big new study finds these lifestyle changes help
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Full Coverage of this story5 everyday foods and drinks silently damaging your long-term health, say nutrition experts
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Full Coverage of this storyAs Trust in Public Health Craters, Idaho Charts a New Path
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Low-dose X-ray treatment is being used for arthritis, plantar fasciitis and other benign conditions
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Full Coverage of this storyDeath rates from cardiovascular disease have fallen dramatically — what were the breakthroughs behind this?
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Full Coverage of this storyPairing cigarettes with this other habit ups your chance of oral cancer by 624% in the next 5 years
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Full Coverage of this storyDoctor says this simple blood test could help identify heart attack risk in advance
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Full Coverage of this story10 Foods That Lower Cholesterol
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Full Coverage of this storyQuote of the Day: 10,000 Steps? A Nice, Round Number, but Not the Magic One.
Tired of walking 10,000 steps a day? You can aim for this instead, research suggests
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Full Coverage of this storyHow To Increase Collagen And Boost Elasticity In The Skin
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The Mere Sight of a Sick Person Can Trigger Our Immune System
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Neural anticipation of virtual infection triggers an immune response
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Your Brain Treats Even a Fake Cough like a Real Threat
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Humans may have untapped 'superpowers' from genes related to hibernation, scientists claim
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When does the body really start aging? The answer may surprise you.
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When does your body's aging accelerate? Study reveals the 'turning point' (and it's earlier than you thin
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Full Coverage of this storyUp to 1 in 5 Americans Think They're Allergic to Penicillin. Most Aren't.
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Man Had No Symptoms Suggesting His Cracked Tooth Was Infected. He Was Then Diagnosed with a Life-Threatening Brain Abscess
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If you wake up between 3-5 AM without an alarm, your brain is trying to tell you something important
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Full Coverage of this storyA walking expert says these exercises will help you build up the strength to walk again if you’re out of practice
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5 ways to get more out of every step you take on the road to better health
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Ready for a Walk? These 7 Next Level Health Benefits Can Improve Your Life.
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Full Coverage of this storyBrain health: 10-minute habits that are perfect brain exercises
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Full Coverage of this storyPeople who look surprisingly young for their age usually eat these 8 plant-based foods
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Full Coverage of this storyColumn | Fans aren’t actually cooling you down. Try this instead.
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Full Coverage of this storyDental Floss Could Deliver Next-Gen Vaccines, No Needles Required
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Full Coverage of this storyThis Surprising Health Duo Is Quietly Destroying Your Memory
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Full Coverage of this storyMillions of women get UTIs each year. An antibiotic 30 years in the making is finally offering hope.
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Cardiologists Are Begging You To Add These 3 Budget-Friendly Foods to Your Grocery List for Better Circulation
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High amounts of ultra-processed foods may increase lung cancer risk by 41%
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Ultraprocessed Food Consumption May Be Linked to Increased Lung Cancer Risk
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Full Coverage of this story3 diets may help lower diabetes risk: What do they have in common?
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Cambridge study says healthy diets could reduce risk of diabetes
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Several healthy eating patterns may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes across diverse ethnic groups
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