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Patchouli Oil Can Ward Off Mosquito Bites: Study
Researchers say the lotion blocked mosquito bites for up to three hours in controlled laboratory testing.
New Drug Extends Survival for Patients With Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers say the findings mark one of the most promising advances in pancreatic cancer treatment in decades.
Suspected Cases in Africa Ebola Outbreak Plummet as Patients Confirmed
There are now just 116 suspected cases, down from more than 1,000.
Trump Issues New Vaccine Order: What to Know
The order came after a federal judge blocked updated vaccine guidance.
71,603 Pounds of Frozen Pork and Crab Products Recalled
The recall was designated with a ‘High-Class I’ classification, the most severe of USDA designations.
Kenyan President Defends US Ebola Quarantine Center After Protests
A court in Kenya on May 28 suspended the plans as the challenge advances.
Drug Reduces Risk of Prostate Cancer Spread and Death in Late-Stage Study
‘These findings point to a new potential way of treating patients,’ a Johnson & Johnson executive said.
Tums Antacid Recalled Due to Possible Contamination, Notice Says
CVS Pharmacy announced the recall of two lots of Tums Ultra tablets due to the possibility of metal fragment contamination.
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.
Menopause: A Natural Phase Every Woman Experiences After 45–Here Are the Common Relief Methods
Up to 80 percent of women going through menopause experience unpleasant symptoms.
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.
High-Dose Vitamin D Lowers Diabetes Risk in Some People
A specific variation in the vitamin D receptor gene may determine whether high-dose supplementation lowers diabetes risk in prediabetic people.
Beyond Benadryl: New Options for Beating Seasonal Allergies
From prescriptions to over-the-counter meds and home remedies, help is at hand.
