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The suicide rate is on the rise, including veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress

By David W. Walker

FILE - In this Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 file photo, a nurse prepares a flu shot in Atlanta. On Friday, June 8, 2018, health officials said the flu killed more children in the past year that during any other regular flu season in recent history. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Flu season was one of the deadliest for US children

By MIKE STOBBE - Associated Press

The CDC's Fight Against Disease Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

How killer microbes endanger lives and jobs

By Rebecca Martin and Gary Cohen

The Latest: Rauner to speak publicly about Quincy home stay

Associated Press

Legumes

HEALTH: Reduce diabetes health risks

By Dr. Nina Radcliff

Editorials from around Pennsylvania

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

The season to prevent and protect against tick bites and Lyme disease is here.

HEALTH: CDC warns against ticks, Lyme disease

By Dr. Nina Radcliff

Loss of Muscle Mass Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Recognition of sarcopenia will aid in preventing disease

By Hakim Bouzamondo

In this Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016, file photo, Aedes Aegypti mosquito larvae swim in a container at the Florida Mosquito Control District Office in Marathon, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) ** FILE **

Men who traveled to Zika-infested areas should refrain from unprotected sex for 6 months: CDC

By Ken Shepherd - The Washington Times