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Tick Tactics: Effective Strategies to Keep Ticks Away
Expert-backed strategies to avoid tick bites this season—from repellents and clothing to essential oils and tick checks.
39,000 People Took Part in a 31-Day Challenge to Improve Sleep. Here’s What Happened
These habits work, because they give the body what it’s constantly seeking: predictability.
Ebola Outbreak Spreading Faster Than Response, Aid Group Says
The World Health Organization’s director-general also said the epidemic ‘is outpacing us.’
Drinks Recalled in 25 States Over Salmonella Risk, FDA Notice Says
No reports of illnesses were linked to the milk powder-based products, officials say.
Scientists Rush to Produce Vaccines Against Rare Ebola Strain Behind Outbreak
One experimental shot could be ready in 20 to 30 days, according to a company in India.
Nearly 1.2 Billion People Live With Mental Disorders Globally: Study
Mental disorders were identified to disproportionately affect individuals aged 15 to 19 years, a key developmental period.
US Adds More Airports for Screening Travelers Who Might Have Ebola
People traveling from Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan can go to Atlanta or Houston, in addition to Virginia.
Ebola Outbreak Increases to More Than 900 Suspected Cases
Several new cases have been confirmed in Uganda.
Colonoscopy: The Most Used Screening Test for Colon Cancer, Here Are the Benefits and Risks
There is ongoing debate about who should undergo a colonoscopy and when.
Kale: An Unpalatable but Highly Nutritious Leafy Green—How to Maximize Taste and Benefits
Kale divides people with its bitter and tough taste, but it’s widely revered in the wellness community for its nutritional benefits.
Bladder Cancer: Most Common Cancer of the Urinary System–Here Are the Warning Signs
The tenth leading cause of cancer death that can mimic a urinary tract infection or postmenopausal bleeding in women
Colonoscopy: The Most Used Screening Test for Colon Cancer, Here Are the Benefits and Risks
There is ongoing debate about who should undergo a colonoscopy and when.
Why Sugar Makes You Feel Calmer but Your Body More Stressed
Sugar borrows calm from your brain and charges it to your body.
A 12-Minute Morning Stretch to Release Overnight Stiffness
Stretching in the morning awakens your body, eases stiffness, and primes you for a positive, energized day.
