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Her son fed goats at a petting zoo. Now he has to get rabies shots. - NBC News

Her son fed goats at a petting zoo. Now he has to get rabies shots. - NBC News

Three baby goats at a North Carolina petting zoo tested positive for rabies, sparking a statewide effort to track down everyone who interacted with the animals.

NCDHHS: Hendersonville gas station, Asheville hotel identified as measles exposure sites - WLOS

NCDHHS: Hendersonville gas station, Asheville hotel identified as measles exposure sites - WLOS

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has identified an Exxon gas station in Hendersonville as another potential measles exposure site.

'Wonder Drug': Common Diabetes Pill Could Transform How We Age, Scientists Say - sciencealert.com

'Wonder Drug': Common Diabetes Pill Could Transform How We Age, Scientists Say - sciencealert.com

A common drug that's been used to treat patients since the 1950s may hold transformative potential for human health, researchers say.

Popular artificial sweetener linked to potentially dangerous heart risk - Fox News

Popular artificial sweetener linked to potentially dangerous heart risk - Fox News

A new study of over 17,700 participants links higher xylitol blood levels to increased cardiovascular risk, including heart attack and stroke, over future decades.

Eat Dates for Digestion, Drink Plain Water for Kidney Health—and 3 More Nutrition Tips - Verywell Health

Eat Dates for Digestion, Drink Plain Water for Kidney Health—and 3 More Nutrition Tips - Verywell Health

This week’s roundup features the health benefits of dates, blueberries, popcorn, peanuts, and green tea for kidney health, blood pressure, and more.

Why I Injected My Own Fat Into My Under Eyes - thecut.com

Why I Injected My Own Fat Into My Under Eyes - thecut.com

Everyone tries to sell a fix to under-eye bags; I just wanted to look like myself again, so I went to my dermatologist for a longer-term solution.

Over 6,000 Ebola cases confirmed in DRC as death toll nears 3,000 - Al Jazeera

Over 6,000 Ebola cases confirmed in DRC as death toll nears 3,000 - Al Jazeera

Outbreak in the DRC ‘the fastest-spreading Ebola epidemic ever recorded,’ as country struggles to contain infections.

Woman Wakes, Pulls Bat From Her Mouth - Newser

Woman Wakes, Pulls Bat From Her Mouth - Newser

Virginia doctor's dream-turned-nightmare raising awareness about rabies risk

Arthur Brooks: Why Won’t the Boomers Grow Up? - The Free Press

Arthur Brooks: Why Won’t the Boomers Grow Up? - The Free Press

That’s right, my young friends. It might very well be the case that your 75-year-old dad relaxing down in Boca is smoking weed right now and just caught the clap from one of his lady friends, writes Arthur Brooks.