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Polio

Pink and green micrograph of West Nile virus

West Nile, the Virus You Forgot About, is Back in New York City

Two cases of West Nile virus have been reported in New York City while mosquitos infected with the virus have been detected across in all five boroughs.
By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

Google Doodle Spotlights Jean Macnamara, a Doctor Who Fought Sexism to Help Cure Polio

Macnamara was an Australian doctor and scientist who discovered the existence of multiple strains of poliovirus, a breakthrough that led to the development of a vaccine.
By Helen Holmes
Chris Christie and Donald Trump

Opioid Abuse Is a Public Health Crisis—Here’s How Trump Can Beat It

A look to see how FDR, JFK and Reagan defeated polio, smoking and AIDS.
By Tevi Troy
Steve Jobs introduces iTunes.

This Week in Tech History: iTunes Store Opens, Chernobyl Nuclear Explosion

By John Bonazzo
Hawkes and Hunt in The Sessions.

Sexual Healing: <em>The Sessions</em> Breathes New Life Into Oft-Avoided Subject

By Rex Reed
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