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- The 2019-2020 flu season so far, charted
- Sixth death reported during San Diego's current flu season
- Worldwide measles deaths surge, reversing years of progress
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Brazil researchers suggest Zika-arthrogryposis link
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Phelps, Ledecky shine on golden night for US
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Italy proposal to jail vegans who impose diet on children
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Breastfeeding mum on naturopath's diet starved her baby
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