Allison Aubrey
Stories
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Health
Lozenges With Zinc May Shorten A Cold's Duration
Does Zinc help shorten the common cold? There's some evidence that it does, but it depends on the dose.
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Health
No, You Won't Catch The New Coronavirus Via Packages Or Mail From China
Experts in infectious disease say viruses like the novel coronavirus don't survive long on surfaces. And there's no evidence from similar outbreaks that anyone got infected by handling a package.
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Health
Worried About Catching The New Coronavirus? In The U.S., Flu Is A Bigger Threat
At least 8,000 people have died from the flu in the U.S. this season. The good news: Easy steps you can take now to protect against the flu may also help you steer clear of the new coronavirus.
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Food
Ready For Meat Grown From Animal Cells? A Startup Plans A Pilot Plant
Memphis Meats, a start-up company that has just raised $161 million, says it has a "clear path" to bringing cell-based meats to market. Yet the company and its competitors face challenges.
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Health
More Pizza And Fries? USDA Proposes To 'Simplify' Obama-Era School Lunch Rules
The USDA proposed new rules to give school food administrators more flexibility and cut food waste. But critics argue the changes could pave the way for more pizza, burgers and French fries.
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Health
U.S. Alcohol-Related Deaths Have Doubled, Study Says
Nearly 73,000 people died from liver disease and other alcohol-related illnesses in 2017, up from just under 36,000 deaths in 1999. Alcohol was even more deadly than illicit drugs, including opioids.
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Health
Dry January: The Health Benefits From Taking A Break From Alcohol
Many Americans are trying a new resolution this month: Dry January, a month-long break from alcohol. We share the research about breaking the booze habit — and some tips to stick with it.
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Health
Malnutrition Hits The Obese As Well As The Underfed
New research finds millions of people are getting enough calories but not enough essential nutrients. We asked leading researchers how to fix the problem.
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Science
New Study Offers First Evidence Of Vaping's Long-Term Risks
The study finds that e-cigarettes are linked to increased risk of chronic lung diseases including emphysema, chronic bronchitis and COPD, as well as weakened immune defenses.
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Science
Trump Holds White House Meeting On Vaping And E-Cigarettes
President Trump held a "listening session" on youth e-cigarette use on Friday. It remains unclear if a ban on vaping flavorings is near or off the table entirely.