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This week: Exciting new treatments are in the works for food allergy sufferers; a traditional New Year's meal that pack a nutritional punch; the battle against drug-resistant bacteria; and, as the CDC tallies deaths tied to long COVID, here's what you can do if you think you have it.

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Food allergies are exploding—but new treatments are on the horizon

The word "cure" isn't in the vocabulary—yet. But scientists say it's an exciting time in the allergy field. Here’s the latest information we have about what causes food allergies—and the cutting-edge new treatments that may help us cope with them.

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Are cures for some of the world's deadliest diseases hiding in our sewers?

Antimicrobial resistance, or AMR, is one of the most urgent public health threats to humanity, and a leading cause of death globally. But now scientists are turning to a surprising ally in the battle against drug-resistant bacteria: a special type of virus found in our most polluted places.

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RELATED: One of the best tools for predicting COVID-19 outbreaks? Sewage. +

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How do you know if you have long COVID?

There is no single diagnostic test for it, and no medical consensus about what symptoms it encompasses. Experts weigh in on what you can do if you still feel sick.

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KIDS GET LONG COVID, TOO: Understanding the symptoms and risks for the youngest sufferers +

COVID AND YOUR BRAIN: Why does COVID-19 cause brain fog? Scientists may finally have an answer. +

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Hoping for health and good fortune in the new year? Put this meal on your menu

From Hoppin’ John to smoky collards, these Low Country staples traditionally eaten on January 1 are a mash-up of West African and Native American culinary traditions—and draw from ingredients that support longevity.

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A HEALTHY AMERICAN DIET? Fusing flavors from both Old and New worlds, it could add 10 years to your life +

LONGEVITY: This island unlocked the secret to long life—and knows how to get through tough times +

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

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CDC tallies deaths linked to long COVID

Long COVID played a part in at least 3,500 deaths in the U.S. by June 2022. Scientists say this is likely an underestimate.

TRACKING COVID IN THE U.S.

MORE HEALTH NEWS

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Traveling for the holidays? Here's how you can avoid jet lag.

Recent scientific innovations, from high-tech gadgets to safer pharmaceuticals, might be worth adding to your anti-jet lag arsenal.

Is it possible to cure hot flashes? We may be getting closer.

What happens if the flu and RSV fuse into a single virus? Now we know.

When should you eat? It’s just as important as what you eat.

Why the FDA may ease limits on gay and bisexual men giving blood

It's time to wear a mask again, health experts say (New York Times)

Coronavirus FAQ: Is Paxlovid the best treatment? (NPR)

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