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Pope Francis, 88, has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia amid pre-existing lung conditions like bronchiectasis and ...

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Measles are on the rise in the U.S. Alabama Department of Pubic Health reminds parents of the importance of measles vaccine.

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