The US isn’t in a second wave of coronavirus – the first wave never ended
After sustained declines in the number of COVID-19 cases over recent months, restrictions are starting to ease across the United
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Menthol smokers tell us what they're going to do now the cigarettes are banned
As of today, you’ll no longer be able to buy menthol cigarettes or filters. Click, dual, and skinny cigs are
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Nearly 1 in 5 US kids are obese, according to latest data
Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. kids are obese, according to the latest national data. The news is disappointing, given that
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US may need to stay home until SUMMER to fight spread of coronavirus
Americans may need to stay home until JULY to prevent coronavirus from spreading, animated Notre Dame graphs show Researchers created
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US could start reopening in May, top virus advisor says
The United States may be ready to start gradually reopening next month, the government’s top infectious diseases expert said Sunday,
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Coronavirus: why the US is in a mess, and how to fix it
It’s always been a question of when, and not whether, humanity would face another challenge on the scale of the
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What the latest coronavirus tells us about emerging new infections
Viruses are quick studies. They’re prolific at adapting to new environments and infecting new hosts. As a result they are
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US gets 1st case of mysterious new Chinese illness
The U.S. on Tuesday reported its first case of a new and potentially deadly virus circulating in China, saying a
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Study examines opioid involvement in US drug overdoses
Fatal overdoses involving stimulants (cocaine and other psychostimulants, primarily methamphetamine) have been increasing over the past few years. A recent
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Study examines safety-net care for US patients on maintenance dialysis
New research indicates that non-profit/independently-owned and hospital-based dialysis facilities care disproportionately for uninsured patients with kidney failure and those who
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