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covid-19 10/16/2020
What Are the Differences Between COVID-19 and the Flu? Symptoms of both viruses may include coughing, chills, and fatigue, but there are significant differences too.
By Katie Heaney

coronavirus 10/20/2020
A Third Wave of COVID-19 Has Begun in the U.S. On October 16, the U.S. surpassed 70,000 new infections for the first time since July.
By Claire Lampen, Hannah Gold, and Amanda Arnold

coronavirus 10/20/2020
A Woman Died of COVID-19 on a Commercial Flight The passenger in her 30s had trouble breathing while sitting on the tarmac.
By Bridget Read

health 10/16/2020
Remdesivir Has ‘Little or No Effect’ in Reducing COVID Deaths The WHO found that the drug — which Trump was treated with — does not reduce mortality rates or time spent in the hospital.
By Madeleine Aggeler

hot bod 10/16/2020
8 of the Very Best Teeny Tiny Workouts Don’t underestimate the power of a five-minute routine.
By Maggie Lange

coronavirus 10/14/2020
37 Coronavirus Cases Traced to Superspreader Sweet 16 A Long Island birthday party has landed 270 people in quarantine so far, health officials say.
By Claire Lampen

covid-19 10/13/2020
What We Know About COVID-19 Brain Fog Some survivors of COVID-19 say they’re experiencing confusion, forgetfulness, and trouble communicating — even months after infection.
By Katie Heaney

covid-19 10/9/2020
Former Reality-TV Host to Televise His Doctor’s Appointment Fox News has announced Trump will undergo a medical evaluation on Tucker Carlson’s Friday night show.
By Katie Heaney

all in the family 10/9/2020
My Mom Is Thrilled You’re Washing Your Hands Personally, I’ve never been more grateful she’s a nurse.
By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz

hot bod 10/9/2020
Why Did No One Tell Me About the Pelvic Floor? Imagine not having heard of your lungs.
By Maggie Lange
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