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Mosquitoes Are Feeding on Us More Often – And Scientists Say We're to Blame - ScienceAlert
Some mosquitoes have become increasingly reliant on human blood, new research shows – and it's probably our own fault.
Without forests, mosquitoes turn to human blood - Yahoo
Deforestation might lead to more deadly mosquito bites.
Medical groups will ask court to block new CDC vaccine recommendations - CNN
Six prominent medical associations say they will ask the courts to reverse the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new recommendations for what vaccines children should get.
Scientists May Have Finally Found the “Holy Grail” of Sugar Substitutes - SciTechDaily
Scientists may have found a way to keep sugar’s taste while losing many of its downsides.
Scientists Are Finally Closing In on a Treatment For Huntington's Disease - ScienceAlert
Huntington's disease (HD) has long been impossible to cure, but new research is finally giving fresh hope.
2 die from flu in Tri-Cities area. Infection rate higher than WA state - Tri-City Herald
Two women in Benton County died from influenza as Tri-Cities ER visits exceed state levels. Health officials urge flu vaccination and prevention to reduce spread.
Exercise Is Emerging as a Powerful Treatment For Depression - ScienceAlert
Using exercise to treat depression can be as effective as therapy or antidepressants, according to a new review of previous trials, potentially offering an affordable and personalized approach to improving mental health.
DOH reports travel-related Zika, dengue cases on Oahu - Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The Hawaii Department of Health said a travel-related Zika virus case has been confirmed on Oahu.
Why is flu so bad this year? Highly mutated variant offers answers - Nature
A ferocious surge of flu cases is linked in part to a variant that has not been dominant in the past few years — resulting in a waning of natural immunity.
The Best Medicine For Joint Pain Isn't What You Think, Says Expert - ScienceAlert
Stiff knees, aching hips, and the slow grind of chronic joint pain are often accepted as an unavoidable part of getting older.
‘Why her?’: Parents speak about Utah 4-year-old who died after complications from the flu - East Idaho News
OGDEN, Utah (ABC4) — The parents of 4-year-old Ellie are mourning their loss and speaking about their daughter’s life after she passed away due to complications from the flu. Elora “Ellie” Ann Rudd passed away recently at only 4 years old. Her family said tha…
Deadly bacterial outbreak discovered at Berkeley homeless encampment - KTVU
2-year-old with ‘beautiful smile’ identified as first child flu death this season in N.J. - NJ.com
The child was not vaccinated for the flu, his family said.
Trini couple return home to focus on stigma of obesity - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
A PAIR of Trini-born US board-certified doctors has returned to the twin islands to set up a practice which focuses on obesity and metabolic health.
'Strange Trail' In Snow Leads Couple To A Tiny Animal Struggling To Survive - The Dodo
They found him just in time.
Neuroscientists Decipher Procrastination: A Brain Mechanism Explains Why People Leave Certain Tasks for Later - WIRED
New research has discovered that a neural circuit may explain procrastination. Scientists were able to disrupt this connection using a drug.
The 9 Best High-Protein Yogurts, According to a Dietitian - TODAY.com
Yogurt is a flavorful food celebrated for its protein content, but some have more of it than others. A registered dietitian ranks the best high-protein yogurts.
Rare disease found in Berkeley homeless encampment, officials say - San Francisco Chronicle
Berkeley health officials warned that a rare disease was detected at a homeless encampment.
Veteran Firefighter Denied Insurance Coverage for Stage 4 Lung Cancer Treatment: ‘I Am Forced to Stand Here and Beg’ - Yahoo News UK
“An insurance company decided that profits matter more than the life of a man who spent his career protecting this city,” said Ken Jones’ daughter
Scientists Finally Figured Out How Some People Get Drunk Without Drinking - Gizmodo
Gut microbes can make people drunk without booze. Scientists now know which ones to blame.