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    What happens inside your body during a hot flash

    What happens inside your body during a hot flash

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    And why some women never get them. For a woman in her mid-40s to mid-50s, it arrives without warning. She wakes up, overheated, wondering why it’s so hot in the house—until she sees the thermostat is set for 70 degrees, same as always. Or, she’s midway through a work presentation when heat rises …

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    What to Know About the Hantavirus Outbreak
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    What to Know About the Hantavirus Outbreak

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    The Andes virus is the only form of hantavirus capable of human-to-human transmission, and in some people, it can cause severe respiratory infection. Three people have died as a result of a recent cruise ship outbreak, with seven confirmed cases. More than 20 are now isolating after having been evacuated from the ship. Here's what to know about the disease, which many health experts say is not a huge risk to the public. Plus, how ready is the U.S. for a new pandemic?

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