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Infectious Diseases

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Food

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COVID-19

New Data: Long COVID Is Most Prevalent in This Age Group

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Happiness

New Report: This Is the No. 1 Happiest State in America

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Vaccines

Research: Doing This After Your Flu or COVID Shot Maximizes Immunity

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Sleep

Sleeping for This Long Each Night May Reduce Heart Disease Risk

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Exercise

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