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February 24, 2020 6:59 AM

Virus pushes beyond Asia, taking aim at Europe, Mideast

The leader of the World Health Organization says the recent developments have shown "just how quickly a new virus can spread around the world and cause widespread fear and disruption."

by The Associated Press

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February 24, 2020 5:27 AM

Hormone blocker sticker shock: Kids drug costs 8 times more than one for adults

Two nearly identical drug implants have very different prices. The one for kids has a list price of $37,300. For adults, it's $4,400. A dad fought for his daughter to be able to get the cheaper drug.

by Sydney Lupkin

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February 23, 2020 1:26 PM

Officials scramble to contain coronavirus outbreaks in South Korea, Iran and Italy

Health officials are on high alert over the global spread of the illness that has infected nearly 77,000 people in China, with more than 2,400 deaths tied to the virus.

by Bobby Allyn

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February 22, 2020 4:13 PM

Coronavirus cases triple in South Korea; WHO keeps eye on Africa, Iran

The tally of new cases is declining in China, the heart of the outbreak. But rising numbers beyond its borders have officials worried, including for regions that have scarcely seen the virus so far.

by Colin Dwyer

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February 22, 2020 7:46 AM

Survival of the friendliest: How our close friendships help us thrive

On average, people have only four very close relationships, author Lydia Denworth finds, and very few people can sustain more than six. But the effect of these few core relationships extends beyond our social lives.

by Elena Renken

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February 21, 2020 12:30 PM

Fake facts are flying about coronavirus. Now there's a plan to debunk them

Rumors and untruths are spreading online — from conspiracy theories about the origin of the virus to outlandish treatments.

by Malaka Gharib

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February 21, 2020 4:52 AM

Enjoy the extra day off! More bosses give 4-day workweek a try

The notion of a shorter workweek might sound crazy to overworked Americans, but around the world, companies and even governments are starting to embrace it. The key is fewer meetings and distractions.

by Yuki Noguchi

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February 20, 2020 7:48 PM

2nd child dies of flu in Minnesota this season

Minnesota’s cases are part of larger, troubling picture. The CDC reports that 92 children have died of flu nationwide.

by Nancy Lebens

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February 20, 2020 4:58 PM

Report: 40 percent of smokers haven't been told to quit by doctors

The U.S. surgeon general says Americans could use more help to quit smoking.

by Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg

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February 20, 2020 12:38 PM

AP-NORC poll: More Americans worry about flu than new virus

A wide share of Americans are at least moderately confident in United States health officials’ ability to handle emerging viruses. The findings are encouraging to health experts who want people to get their flu shots while also staying informed about efforts to contain the new virus.

by The Associated Press

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