A Mysterious Health Wave Is Breaking Out Across the U.S.
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The level of premature death in the U.S. is still unacceptably high. But progress isn't just about where you are; it's also about what direction you're going in. And by the latter definition, 2024 was arguably the best year for American health report ...undefined