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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
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Beyond the Pyramid: How Food Guides Vary Around the WorldGoodbye, food pyramid — hello, food pagoda!
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Top 10 Leading Causes of DeathFrom heart disease to diabetes, we count down the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Protecting Pregnant Women in the US from Zika Is a Top Priority, Officials SayOutbreaks of the Zika virus are likely to occur in the United States; so to prepare, health officials are developing plans to combat Zika that focus on protecting pregnant women from the virus.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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The Happiest Places in the US: Top Metro Areas for Well-BeingWhere's the best place to live when it comes to well-being?
By Sara G. Miller Published
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The Odds of DyingThere are many ways to go, but what are the odds, really?
By Laura Geggel Published
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Two Charts Show December’s Crazy WarmthDecember has been crazy warm across the East, leading to 10,000 daily heat records compared to 500 cold ones.
By Andrea Thompson Published
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Plague Cases in US Are Unusually High This YearThere's been an unusually high number of plague cases in the United States this year, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Why Does Plague Still Occur in the Western US?Three cases of plague have occurred in the United States in recent months, and although the illness is rare, it's not uncommon to have a few cases here each year.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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