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During flu season, if people start coughing and sneezing around you, it might be wise to run. Those viruses are equal-opportunity invaders, and any nearby host will do. However, as you know, it's not possible to barricade yourself within a germ-free fortress when the cold and flu season comes around. Although it may seem like getting sick is inevitable every winter, there are several ways you
Today, we have the ability to predict with more accuracy than ever dangerous tornadoes, hurricanes, winter storms, and floods. We know the areas that are prone to earthquakes and areas that are susceptible to wildfires, and we can tell hours in advance whether a tsunami will hit our shores. However, in spite of all the capabilities for advance warnings, Americans are still quite poor at
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During flu season, if people start coughing and sneezing around you, it might be wise to run. Those viruses are equal-opportunity invaders, and any nearby host will do. However,
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