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U.S. Pays a Hefty Price for Obesity
Lifetime costs add up for diseases, lost productivity, study finds read on >
ERs Prescribing Opioids at Lower Doses, Shorter Durations
Patients who receive these prescriptions are less likely to progress to long-term use, study shows read on >
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Dermatology expert offers advice on tick removal and avoiding them in the first place read on >
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