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Measles outbreak surging in Italy

9 years 5 months ago
An outbreak of measles is spreading across Italy, with more than 1,600 cases of the disease reported in 2017, across 19 of the country's 21 regions.

Norway's snow kiting battle with the wind gods

9 years 5 months ago
Snow kiting is as exciting as it looks. Speeds of up to 70 miles per hour. Leaping 80 feet up in the air and gracefully soaring distances as far as 500 feet before landing back on frozen terra firma.

Is wine healthy?

9 years 5 months ago
Yes, wine may protect our hearts when consumed in moderation -- defined as up to one drink per day for women, and up to two drinks per day for men, according to US dietary guidelines. Five ounces of wine is considered one drink.

Pesticide makers claim endangered species science 'flawed'

9 years 5 months ago
Lawyers for Dow AgroSciences and two other pesticide manufacturers are asking the Environmental Protection Agency to withdraw scientific reports that were provided to the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding the effects of those pesticides on endangered species.

Florida releases experimental mosquitoes to fight Zika

9 years 5 months ago
Thousands of mosquitoes infected with the Wolbachia bacteria were released in an area of the Florida Keys this week, in hopes of a new approach to control the disease-carrying female Aedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits Zika virus, Dengue fever and Chikungunya.

How to cut the price of prescription drugs

9 years 5 months ago
If the new FDA director wants to reduce health care costs, he should promote policies that increase drug competition, remove unnecessary regulations and eliminate taxes that are ultimately passed on to consumers, Scott Atlas writes

Secretary Tom Price wants to fix US healthcare

9 years 5 months ago
While President Donald Trump insisted Congress repeal Obamacare within his first 100 days, the legislation was rushed, according to his Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Tom Price, and that's why the Republicans failed.

Beyond birthing, doulas now offer comfort to the dying

9 years 5 months ago
As Ellen Gutenstein lay in her bed at home, dying from lung cancer that had metastasized in her brain, a heart-wrenching Mother's Day card arrived from her granddaughter. Neither Ellen's daughter -- nor her husband -- felt they could read it to her without breaking down.
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