Opioid Crisis Started 40 Years Ago, Report Argues
The current opioid overdose crisis is actually part of a 40-year trend that is still headed upward, and current efforts to fight it may not be anywhere near enough, reports NBC News.
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Which Flu Vaccine Should You Get?
Flu specialists have stepped up their reminders about flu vaccines after fresh numbers showed the U.S. had its deadliest flu season in decades, with 80,000 people dead and a record number of hospitalizations.
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Exercise May Help Prevent, Even Slow, Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers say the evidence is mounting that a consistent exercise routine can help you stave off dementia. There is no cure yet and no vaccine. But new methods for staving off dementia and Alzheimer’s are continuing to emerge.
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Is It a Cold or Fall Allergies?
Fall allergy season arrives just before blasts of cooler weather start to blanket the country. Not long after, cold and flu season hits in earnest, and indoor winter allergies kick in. Find out if it’s a virus that’s bugging you, or if pollen’s the problem.
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