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New Research Shows Dogs Are Good For Our Heart Health

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New Zealander with measles visited Disneyland

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Related illness seen nationally also reported among younger Iowans

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Nigeria Marks Three Years Without Polio

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Cluster of illness in 16 states linked to e-cigarette use

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CDC investigates link between vaping, mysterious illness; cases reported in 15 states

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UK PM orders urgent action to boost measles vaccine uptake

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First confirmed Ebola cases in DR Congo's South Kivu province

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Trump Vows to Uphold Second Amendment After Shootings

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Ohio gunman's parents apologize for 'insensitive' obituary

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West Nile Virus Found Again in Mosquitoes in Worcester

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Illinois’ 1st West Nile virus case confirmed in Chicago man

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Trump Announces New Rule to Limit and Penalize Low-Income Immigrants

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