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Coronavirus: What You Need to Know
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Deaths Related to Alcohol Skyrocket
According to new numbers released from the U.S. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, deaths related to alcohol have doubled since 1999.
HIV Testing, Treatment, & Prevention Statistics Continue to Underwhelm
Not enough Americans are getting the proper testing, treatment, and prevention for HIV according to the CDC. In its Vital Signs report released on
Anal Cancer Rates on the Rise
Anal cancer rates have increased over the past 15 years according to a team from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. Their
New Info Emerges on Cause of Vaping Incidents
If you have been paying attention, you have likely heard of the rising concern surrounding vaping. Over the past few months, it seems like a new case
Update on Gardasil Vaccination
Most strains of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) that cause cancer and warts can be prevented by receiving Gardasil, a simple three-step
Hepatitis A Outbreak: What You Need to Know
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The Thought that Vaping is Safer than Smoking is Now Up in Smoke
At least 215 cases of severe lung disease associated with vaping have been reported. This has resulted in the both the FDA and CDC issuing releases