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People have gotten used to saying “swine flu.” But some say “Mexican flu” or “North American flu” are better terms. What do scientists say?
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The nation’s first swine flu death is tragic but health experts say not unexpected, and they advise parents to just take ordinary precautions.
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Mexico’s top health official says the number of new swine flu cases is stabilizing in the nation at the epicenter of the outbreak.
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Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Wednesday that dealing with the swine flu virus will be “a marathon, not a sprint” and individual citizens have a responsibility to help.
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The swine flu spreads to 10 U.S. states, extending its global reach as the U.S. is hit with the first flu death outside of Mexico.
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The global swine flu outbreak worsened Tuesday as authorities said hundreds of students at a New York school have fallen ill and federal officials said they expected to see U.S. deaths from the virus. Cuba suspended flights to and from Mexico, becoming the first country to impose a travel ban to the epicenter of the epidemic.
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Mexico hands out millions of facial coverings but the U.S. has held off over questions of their effectiveness.
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In ancient times, knowing where to get a good meal was critical for survival. The way we remember may give clues to fighting obesity.
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A little bit of bleach in bath water may help children fight an itchy, painful skin condition that can lead to infections.
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Sixty percent of Americans live in areas with unhealthy air pollution levels, despite a growing green movement and more stringent laws aimed at improving air quality, the American Lung Association said in a report released Wednesday.
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