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Can the Flu Vaccine Help Keep Older Minds Sharp?

For older adults, getting the annual flu shot may do more than protect against the flu. It may also reduce the risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease.

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The Future of Food: What You Need to Know

The way we grow and make food is changing and will evolve even more in order to preserve our health and our planet.

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