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Four weeks after a puzzling outbreak was reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization has ...

Volunteering doesn't just benefit the people you are helping. It also improves your own health. Research shows people who do things for others have better brain and heart health.

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President-elect Trump plans to “unleash American Energy” with a heavy emphasis on fossil fuels. But what does this mean for ...