The synthetic opioid that’s largely thought of as a problem for white communities is claiming more lives in black communities, according to the CDC.
Author: Ashley May, USA TODAY
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More dog food recalled over potentially toxic vitamin D levels, Hill’s Pet Nutrition says
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Don’t take an aspirin a day to prevent heart attacks and strokes: Doctors reverse recommendation
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8-year-old living in homeless shelter wins New York chess championship: ‘I want to be the youngest grandmaster’
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