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They Shared a Terminal Diagnosis—Then Demanded Their Son Shell Out $11K Every Month - TwistedSifter

They Shared a Terminal Diagnosis—Then Demanded Their Son Shell Out $11K Every Month - TwistedSifter

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The warning signs are over: Australia now faces a devastating bird flu outbreak in wildlife - The Conversation

The warning signs are over: Australia now faces a devastating bird flu outbreak in wildlife - The Conversation

We cannot stop wild birds from flying. But we can control whether this becomes an unmanaged catastrophe or a closely tracked outbreak.

Three probable cases of rare ‘rabbit fever’ reported on Long Island - New York Post

Three probable cases of rare ‘rabbit fever’ reported on Long Island - New York Post

The CDC recommends using insect repellent, wearing gloves when handling sick or dead animals and avoiding mowing over dead animals to prevent the illness.

What to Do If You Find a Bat in Your House, According to a Bat Biologist - marthastewart.com

What to Do If You Find a Bat in Your House, According to a Bat Biologist - marthastewart.com

If you find a bat in your house, learn how to stay calm, help it exit through windows or doors, and know when to call a wildlife expert.

54% of men believe a dangerous testosterone myth — the troubling places they’re getting their info - New York Post

54% of men believe a dangerous testosterone myth — the troubling places they’re getting their info - New York Post

Testosterone is so hot right now. And many men believe boosting this hormone can make them hotter. That’s just one of the strange beliefs highlighted in a new Men’s Health survey of 2,2…

Flesh-Eating Bacteria Tied to Popular Seafood Leaves 12 Sick, 1 Dead - yahoo.com

Flesh-Eating Bacteria Tied to Popular Seafood Leaves 12 Sick, 1 Dead - yahoo.com

Health officials are urging caution as cases climb heading into August.

Doctor warns against ‘cyclospora skinny’ trend - fox8.com

Doctor warns against ‘cyclospora skinny’ trend - fox8.com

An outbreak of the disease-causing parasite cyclospora has infected thousands of Americans from coast to coast and has given rise to a dangerous trend called "cyclospora skinny."

Congo says the death toll in fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has passed 1,500 - KSL.com

Congo says the death toll in fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has passed 1,500 - KSL.com

Ebola has killed over 1,500 people in eastern Congo, marking a 50% increase in about a week. The outbreak, linked to the Bundibugyo virus, has seen 3,442 cases as of Tuesday.

Major U.S. Trial Shows Low-Cost Liquid Can Stop Kids’ Cavities Without Drilling - AOL.com

Major U.S. Trial Shows Low-Cost Liquid Can Stop Kids’ Cavities Without Drilling - AOL.com

For decades, treating cavities has almost always meant drills, fillings, and, in severe cases, surgery. But new research suggests many young children could avoid those procedures thanks to a simple liquid that stops tooth decay before it worsens. A large U.S.…