CNN — Covid-19 has become the eighth leading cause of death among children in the United States, according to a study published Monday. Children are
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Updated boosters roughly halve the risk of getting sick from Covid-19 | CNN
CNN — Updated Covid-19 boosters roughly halve a person’s risk of becoming ill with the coronavirus, even from infections caused by the fast-spreading XBB.1.5 subvariant.
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Many Women Underestimate Breast Density as a Risk Factor for Breast Cancer, Study Finds | CNN
CNN — Dense breast tissue has been linked to an up to four times higher risk of breast cancer. However, a new study suggests that
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Flu, Covid-19 and RSV all trending lower for first time in months | CNN
CNN — A difficult respiratory virus season in the United States appears to be easing as three major respiratory viruses that have hit the country
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First cases of gonorrhea resistant to several classes of antibiotics identified in the United States | CNN
CNN — Public health officials said they discovered two cases of gonorrhea that appear to have reduced susceptibility to all types of antibiotics available to
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Some People May Be Able to Lengthen Time Between Colonoscopies, Study Finds | CNN
CNN — A new study raises the question of whether some people may wait longer than the recommended 10 years to repeat a colonoscopy after
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Grizzly bears test positive for bird flu in Montana, officials say | CNN
CNN — Three grizzlies have been euthanized in Montana after falling ill and testing positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI), according to
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The flu became fatal within 48 hours for a 3-year-old girl. Now his family gets vaccinated every year | CNN
CNN — Jessica Richman felt fear wash over her – again. In October, she saw her 3-year-old daughter, Layla, become abnormally lethargic, develop a high
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Flu activity peaked with no spike in cases after holiday, but respiratory virus season still in full swing | CNN
CNN — The flu continues to be widespread in the United States, but the first wave of the season – which swept the country weeks
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Updated obesity treatment guidelines for children and adolescents include medication and surgery for some young people | CNN
CNN — Updated American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for the treatment of obesity recommend prompt use of behavioral therapy and lifestyle changes, and indicate that
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