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The Painful Virus Former Child Actor Blake Garrett Suffered From Before Dying to Acute Fentanyl Toxicity
Former child actor Blake Garrett's death has been ruled an accidental fentanyl overdose, months after his passing at age 33. The case has also drawn attention to the painful illness he experienced in the weeks leading up to his death.
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Getting Less Sleep Than You Think You Need? Here Is What Six Weeks of Mild Sleep Loss Does to Your Body
A Columbia University trial found that 80 minutes less sleep per night for six weeks led to weight gain and inactivity. Here's what that means for your health.
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The End of the Iron Lung Era Doesn't Mean the End of Polio Risk
The death of Martha Lillard, the last American to rely on an iron lung for polio, marks the end of an era but not the end of the disease's legacy. Her story highlights the lasting effects of polio, post-polio syndrome, and the importance of vaccination.
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