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Obesity May Be Biggest Risk Factor for COVID-19 Severity
Research shows that those who experience the most severe COVID-19 symptoms are often obese. A recent meta-analysis of nearly 400,000 patients published in Obesity Reviews found that people with obesity and COVID-19 were 113% more likely to…
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Google Supports Carnegie Mellon’s COVID-19 Forecasting Project
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Good Oral Health Practices Reduce Pneumonia Cases in Nursing Home
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ADA Backs Paycheck Protection Loan Forgiveness Legislation
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