united states
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Summer in the US Was Hotter and Wetter Than AverageIt's been a wet, hot American summer, according to a new NOAA climate report.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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US Obesity Rates Start to Level OffAfter years of soaring to new heights, obesity rates in the U.S. appear to be leveling off, according to a new report.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Americans Claim Gluten Sensitivity More Than OthersAvoiding gluten is a worldwide phenomenon, but the reasons why people do so vary, a new study finds.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Animals Can No Longer Escape Human Noise Pollution in the USBy Jen Viegas Published
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Malaria on Rise in US As Travelers Return with DiseaseMore than 2,000 people in the U.S. return from visits abroad with malaria every year, a new report says.
By Tracy Staedter Published
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Killer Chemistry: The Chemical Weapons of World War I (Photos)After World War I showed the horrific effects of chemical weapons, world leaders mobilized to contain these new weapons of mass destruction.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Life Expectancy in South Korea May Reach 90 by 2030Life expectancy is expected to rise in many countries around the world, but in the United States, that increase is predicted to be smaller than in other countries, a new study finds.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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It's Official: 2016 Was Second Hottest Year for US2016 was the second hottest year on record for the U.S. and the 20th consecutive year above average.
By Andrea Thompson Published
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100 Years of Infectious Disease Deaths in US: Study Shows What's ChangedWe've come a long way in treating infectious diseases over the last century, but in recent decades, the rates of death from some infectious diseases have actually increased.
By Rachael Rettner Published
