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Why no Pi? Variants are still stuck on Omicron even as coronavirus continues to mutate
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Why no Pi? Variants are still stuck on Omicron even as coronavirus continues to mutate

You may have heard that there’s a new Omicron spinoff that’s quickly gaining ground in the United States. Maybe you…
Uganda declares end of Ebola outbreak
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Uganda declares end of Ebola outbreak

CNN  —  Ugandan authorities have officially declared the end of a recent Ebola outbreak after 42 consecutive days with no…
XBB.1.5 may be ‘most transmissible subvariant of Omicron to date,’ scientists warn
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XBB.1.5 may be ‘most transmissible subvariant of Omicron to date,’ scientists warn

Health experts voiced concern Wednesday over the rapid growth of the new Omicron sublineage XBB.1.5, advising the public to stay…
As flu tapers off, Covid-19 again shows signs of a winter spike
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As flu tapers off, Covid-19 again shows signs of a winter spike

First, the respiratory virus season brought us RSV to worry about, and then came influenza. Now, Covid-19, which had taken…
Staying hydrated is linked to lower risk for disease, faster aging and early death, study finds
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Staying hydrated is linked to lower risk for disease, faster aging and early death, study finds

You may know that being adequately hydrated is important for day-to-day bodily functions such as regulating temperature and maintaining skin…
12 countries ban entry of travelers from China due to COVID-19
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12 countries ban entry of travelers from China due to COVID-19

Several countries around the world have announced a new ban on the entry of travelers from China following reports of…
Respiratory viruses could surge following the holidays, public health experts warn
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Respiratory viruses could surge following the holidays, public health experts warn

There is growing concern among infectious disease and public health experts that the US could face even more respiratory infections…
Covid-19 and drug overdoses drive US life expectancy to lowest level in 25 years, CDC reports
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Covid-19 and drug overdoses drive US life expectancy to lowest level in 25 years, CDC reports

Life expectancy in the United States dropped for the second consecutive year in 2021, falling to the lowest it has…
A Covid-19 ‘senior wave’ is driving up hospitalizations
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A Covid-19 ‘senior wave’ is driving up hospitalizations

When Linda Stewart felt a tickle in her throat a few weeks ago, she got worried. She’s a 76-year-old woman,…
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