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How the U.S. Can Get Ahead of a Spreading Disease Caused by Fungal Spores
Thanks to a hit new HBO show, people are very concerned about Valley Fever — but there are clear actions we can take to prevent a crisis
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New Covid-19 Strains: What We Know
The virus is mutating — but what are the most concerning new variants? And what does that mean for our current vaccines?
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Could a New Swine Flu Strain Mean a Second Pandemic?
The measures to stop a flu outbreak are the same as those used to slow a coronavirus. "So in theory," says one expert, "we’ve never been more prepared"
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Thanks to Trump, There's a Hydroxychloroquine Shortage for People Who Need It
People with lupus and other autoimmune disorders rely on the so-called COVID-19 "miracle drug," and now they're unable to get it
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Don't Panic, You Don't Need Hand Sanitizer to Fight Coronavirus
The greatest trick hand sanitizer ever played on humanity was convincing us it needed to exist — as long as we have soap and water, we'll be fine
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What is Necrotizing Fasciitis? Flesh-Eating Bacteria Hits Florida, Again
Every summer seems to have a lurking terror — this year it's a flesh-eating bacteria that's killed two so far
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