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Lyme disease is on the rise again. Here's how to prevent it

Lyme disease is on the rise again. Here's how to prevent it

The tick-borne illness is spreading north and south -- about 300,000 U.S. cases a year. As scientists work on better diagnostic tests and surveillance tools, you can take steps to cut your risk.
by Allison Aubrey

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Reversing an overdose isn't complicated, but getting the antidote can be

Reversing an overdose isn't complicated, but getting the antidote can be

The U.S. surgeon general has recommended that naloxone, the opioid overdose reversal drug, be widely available to consumers. But there are several barriers to consumers' ability to acquire it.
by Jake Harper

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McCain gets visits from friends, family after surgery

McCain gets visits from friends, family after surgery

Former Vice President Joe Biden sat with McCain for 90 minutes last Sunday, according to people close to both men. Biden followed McCain's closest friends, Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and retired Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman.
by Associated Press

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Mayo Clinic launches massive medical records overhaul

Mayo Clinic launches massive medical records overhaul

Mayo Clinic is about to make medical history again. Saturday the Rochester-based medical system is rolling out one of the nation's largest electronic medical record system overhauls. The transition will likely be a headache for employees and patients alike at first, but Mayo officials say it will be worth it in the long run.
by Catharine Richert

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