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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Dengue is sweeping across the Western Hemisphere in numbers not seen since record-keeping began more than four decades ago, with experts warning that rising temperatures and rapid urbanization are accelerating the pace of infections. A record more than 4 million cases have been reported throughout the Americas and Caribbean…

Most cannabis products that you can buy legally list the amount of THC they contain. However, if you’re consuming an edible that isn’t packaged, it’s almost impossible to tell how much THC, the psychoactive ingredient, is in food, drink, or smoking products.  Generally, the likelihood of experiencing uncomfortable effects is higher if you’re a first-time…

Woman’s waist size may be contributing factor to infertility, study says Woman’s waist size may be contributing factor to infertility, study says 00:53 BOSTON – One in four couples struggle with infertility and a new study finds that a woman’s waist size may be a contributing factor. A team in China studied more than 3,000…

It’s accurate to assume that germs are lurking everywhere in your home, but your mattress is one particular place that harbors untold microorganisms that many of us prefer not to think about. In fact, mattresses are more disgusting than you might ever have imagined, according to Manal Mohammed, a medical microbiologist and senior lecturer at London’s University…

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Hospitals dealing with influx of kids with respiratory illnesses – CBS News Watch CBS News The new year is bringing a surge in cases of RSV and the flu among kids. Hospitals across the country are dealing with a surge in cases and, in some cases, a lack of beds. Janet Shamlian reports. Be the…