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Children leaving quarantine results in summer surge of common winter virus RSV

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Pill shows promise in treating aggressive form of breast cancer

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New recommendation issued on weight gain and pregnancy: What to know

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Even as adults get vaccinated, kids remain vulnerable to MIS-C

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Can the COVID-19 vaccine affect women’s menstrual cycles? Here’s what we know

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If we want more resilient adults, we need to teach resilience to all kids

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What a delay in colorectal cancer screening can mean and who should be most concerned

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Are your kids afraid of going back to school? How to help them succeed

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How to make wearing your mask more comfortable, from doctors who do it every day

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Mental health seen as possible new risk factor for heart disease: Why women are more affected