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Measles are on the rise in Europe. In the U.S. so far this year, the CDC has reported 124 cases in 22 states and D.C. (Photo: Getty Images)

97 Percent Effective

Immunization Best Defense Against Measles High fever. Cough. Runny nose. Red, watery eyes. It may not be the flu. It could be measles. Measles cases are on the rise in Europe, with more than 40,000 cases and 37 deaths in the first six months of 2018. In the United States, the
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Summer is a time of fun if you take a few precautions. (Photo: Getty Images)

Summer Fun

Tips to Have a Healthy and Fun Summer Life can be pretty good during the summer – especially for those who heed health advice about sun safety, staying hydrated and getting needed vaccinations before traveling abroad. To optimize the good times, here are few refreshers about how
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Beef brisket should be cooked to 145 degrees Fahrenheit internal temperature. (Photo: Marco Mayer)

Holiday Food Safety

Food Safety Tips for Easter and Passover Both Easter and Passover include eggs in their festivities as a springtime symbol of new life. We all know Peter Cottontail brings Easter eggs, but what many folks don’t know is that Passover seders typically include a hard boiled egg
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