Is it better to shower in the morning or at night? Here's what a microbiologist says
It's a question that's long been the cause of debate: is it better to shower in the morning or at night?
May 20, 2025
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Eukaryota: News and Research on Arachnida
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Study reveals emerging cases of babesiosis in Mid-Atlantic region
A newly published study in the Journal of Medical Entomology provides critical insights into the emergence of babesiosis in the Mid-Atlantic region, documenting human cases and the presence of Babesia microti in local tick ...
Apr 29, 2025
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Tick-borne meat allergy may be related to urbanization in mid-Atlantic US
A University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill modeling study suggests that wild-habitat disruption may be contributing to the increasing US prevalence of Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), a tick-borne allergy to animal meat.
Apr 28, 2025
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Why are some cats more allergenic than others? It's not their coat length, studies show
Allergies can be debilitating for those who have them—even more so when the cause of the allergic reaction is a beloved pet.
Apr 8, 2025
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An uptick of ticks in Washington: Study of trail reports to help track sightings
Tick sightings are on the rise in Western Washington, according to research conducted by a University of Washington master's degree student.
Apr 8, 2025
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Rare red meat allergy linked to more tick species
A rare red meat allergy, usually linked to a bite from the lone star tick, may also be caused by other tick species found in different parts of the U.S., a new report shows.
Mar 24, 2025
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Spring cleaning: Spruce up your house while toning down allergies
If you think only grannies stand ready with dust rags in preparation for spring cleaning, think again. Cleaning the dust, mold and grime that have accumulated over the winter can help everyone breathe better and avoid the ...
Mar 6, 2025
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Half of adult ticks in the Northeast carry Lyme disease bacteria, study reveals
Across most of the Northeast, getting bitten by a blacklegged tick—also called a deer tick—is a risk during spring, summer, and fall. A new Dartmouth study, published in Parasites and Vectors, finds that 50% of adult blacklegged ...
Jan 16, 2025
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Secondhand clothes can be swimming in germs—what vintage shoppers need to know
Demand for secondhand and vintage clothing has surged within the last few years. Pre-owned fashion is seen by many consumers as a cheaper, more environmentally friendly way to expand their wardrobe.
Nov 10, 2024
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Lyme disease and ticks that carry it spread across the US
Lyme disease is one of the most prevalent insect-borne diseases in the country, with far more cases each year than other diseases carried by mosquitoes, fleas and ticks, such as the West Nile virus.
Oct 3, 2024
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