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100 Years of Infectious Disease Deaths in US: Study Shows What's Changed
We've come a long way in treating infectious diseases over the last century, but in recent decades, the rates of death from some infectious diseases have actually increased.
Beyond the Pyramid: How Food Guides Vary Around the World
Goodbye, food pyramid — hello, food pagoda!
Top 10 Leading Causes of Death
From heart disease to diabetes, we count down the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States
Protecting Pregnant Women in the US from Zika Is a Top Priority, Officials Say
Outbreaks of the Zika virus are likely to occur in the United States; so to prepare, health officials are developing plans to combat Zika that focus on protecting pregnant women from the virus.
The Happiest Places in the US: Top Metro Areas for Well-Being
Where's the best place to live when it comes to well-being?
Two Charts Show December’s Crazy Warmth
December has been crazy warm across the East, leading to 10,000 daily heat records compared to 500 cold ones.
Plague Cases in US Are Unusually High This Year
There's been an unusually high number of plague cases in the United States this year, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
