Health
Are you a mosquito magnet? Here's why and what you can do about it
Mosquitoes are some of the most effective hunters on the planet. They can track you down at great distance by sniffing out the air you breathe.
Mar 22, 2024
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Health
How to help children and the family dog stay safe when they play together
It's no wonder owning a family dog is popular in the UK—research shows that our well-being can increase with dog ownership, and there's even evidence that children's development can benefit if they share their home with ...
Feb 14, 2024
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Health
Record number of Californians visiting emergency rooms for dog bites
Those pandemic puppies are growing up to be a public health concern. The latest California data shows increased rates of emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and deaths from dog bites, with new records set after COVID ...
Feb 4, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Don't look back: The aftermath of a distressing event is more memorable than the lead-up, study suggests
Halfway through a true crime podcast, a morning commuter jerks the wheel to narrowly avoid a collision. When discussing the podcast with a coworker later that day, the driver can easily recall the details of the episode's ...
Jan 18, 2024
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Health
Stickers and wristbands aren't a reliable way to prevent mosquito bites
Protecting yourself and family from mosquito bites can be challenging, especially in this hot and humid weather. Protests from young children and fears about topical insect repellents drive some to try alternatives such as ...
Jan 18, 2024
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Genetics
Q&A: Worm study raises concern about DEET's effect on reproduction
Researchers have uncovered evidence hinting that the most common bug spray ingredient, DEET, might cause reproductive problems by affecting the formation of egg cells during pregnancy.
Jan 4, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
CDC warns of deadly tick-borne illness in people traveling to Mexico
An outbreak of deadly tick-borne disease is occurring among people who've recently been to Baja California in Mexico, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns.
Dec 11, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What Canadians need to know about West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne infection that can be life-threatening
During the late summer of 1999, New York City recorded an unusual number of cases of encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). At the same time, the Bronx Zoo reported a massive death of birds and mammals.
Sep 18, 2023
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Health
Here's how to mosquito-proof your backyard
The weather is warming up and that means more time in the backyard. It also means more mosquitoes.
Sep 12, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Yet another mosquito-borne threat: The 'Jamestown Canyon virus'
You've probably heard of West Nile virus, but mosquitoes spread various other illnesses, too, including the little-known Jamestown Canyon virus (JCV), which is garnering attention across the United States.
Sep 11, 2023
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