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Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo - BBC

Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo - BBC

They are thought to have caught the virus before the outbreak was identified, the Red Cross says.

Why Garlic Repels Mosquitoes and Keeps Them From Breeding - WIRED

Why Garlic Repels Mosquitoes and Keeps Them From Breeding - WIRED

Garlic, as your grandmother may have told you, repels mosquitoes; it also completely blocks them from mating and laying eggs. Diallyl disulfide, it turns out, deserves the credit.

Stray cat tests positive for rabies after biting man - WJAR

Stray cat tests positive for rabies after biting man - WJAR

A stray cat in Burrillville has tested positive for rabies after biting a person in the area of Whipple Road, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health

Common weedkiller linked to the development of superbugs in hospitals - Earth.com

Common weedkiller linked to the development of superbugs in hospitals - Earth.com

Scientists have discovered that glyphosate weedkiller could contribute to the development of drug-resistant bacteria outside of hospitals.

We Were Wrong About Fasting, Massive Study Finds - ScienceAlert

We Were Wrong About Fasting, Massive Study Finds - ScienceAlert

As effective as fasting can be for weight loss, it's often thought that depriving the body of sustenance might have a negative impact on brainpower.

The 5 Best Foods to Eat After 5 P.M. for Better Blood Sugar - EatingWell

The 5 Best Foods to Eat After 5 P.M. for Better Blood Sugar - EatingWell

Discover the best foods to eat after 5 p.m. for better blood sugar control, including expert tips and dietitian-approved dinner ideas.

What to know about sepsis: Life-threatening but hard to spot - WRAL

What to know about sepsis: Life-threatening but hard to spot - WRAL

Consider sepsis an invisible threat. It kills about 350,000 Americans a year and may cause nearly one-fifth of deaths globally. But you won’t find it on any “leading causes of death” lists.

A change in his hands sent this Leechburg drummer to the doctor — and toward new treatment for amyloidosis - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

A change in his hands sent this Leechburg drummer to the doctor — and toward new treatment for amyloidosis - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Stunning Mosaics Made by Londoners with PTSD Offer Pieces of Healing in Community Artwork - Good News Network

Stunning Mosaics Made by Londoners with PTSD Offer Pieces of Healing in Community Artwork - Good News Network

Artwork installed in East London parks was made by volunteers with the Hackney Mosaic Project who are healing their PTSD and addiction.