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Why is Michigan loosening its rules for parents wanting to exempt kids from vaccines? - NPR

Why is Michigan loosening its rules for parents wanting to exempt kids from vaccines? - NPR

A decade ago, Michigan had high rates of parents not vaccinating their children, so it required them to attend an in-person education class to get an exemption. It worked — until things got ugly.

Some hantavirus-exposed cruise ship passengers return home to finish quarantine - CNN

Some hantavirus-exposed cruise ship passengers return home to finish quarantine - CNN

Several Americans who were exposed to a rare strain of hantavirus on board a cruise ship this spring have returned home to finish the second half of their mandatory six-week quarantine.

The (heartbreaking) truth about what happens to seniors when family stops visiting - AOL.com

The (heartbreaking) truth about what happens to seniors when family stops visiting - AOL.com

She says don’t worry, she stays busy, she has her shows. And because she sounds okay — because she doesn’t complain — you believe her. But the research tells...

Mild winter means more ticks. Here's how to avoid them - KSL News

Mild winter means more ticks. Here's how to avoid them - KSL News

Ticks are more than just a nuisance. They can carry diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tularemia and Colorado tick fever.

Landmark cancer trial shows success against ‘undruggable’ cancer — raising hopes for future treatments - Nature

Landmark cancer trial shows success against ‘undruggable’ cancer — raising hopes for future treatments - Nature

Unprecedented results against a stubbornly hard-to-treat cancer are boosting optimism that other challenging tumours will be next.

Two possible Ebola cases in Brazil ruled out as patients test negative - BBC

Two possible Ebola cases in Brazil ruled out as patients test negative - BBC

The two patients had recently returned from the DR Congo and Uganda respectively.

Here’s What Happens When You Drink Green Tea Every Day, According to Registered Dietitians - Real Simple

Here’s What Happens When You Drink Green Tea Every Day, According to Registered Dietitians - Real Simple

Discover what happens to your body when you drink green tea daily, according to registered dietitians. The popular drink is packed with antioxidants and more.

Woman Dismissed as Perimenopausal Gets Shocking Diagnosis - The Daily Beast

Woman Dismissed as Perimenopausal Gets Shocking Diagnosis - The Daily Beast

Her symptoms seemed relatively harmless, but her true diagnosis was anything but.

Outdated Boomer Hygiene Advice Millennials Absolutely Can't Stand - Health Digest

Outdated Boomer Hygiene Advice Millennials Absolutely Can't Stand - Health Digest

Per research and online opinions, millennials tend to be more mindful about food storage, handwashing, using bar soaps, and washing their hair than boomers.