The Cool Down on MSN7h
New study sheds light on how to halt the spread of deadly diseases carried by mosquitoes: 'The solutions we need'
The World Health Organization reported an estimated 597,000 malaria deaths in 83 countries in 2023. New study sheds light on ...
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No Bite to the Theory: The Case Against Thiamine as a Mosquito Repellent
A warm summer night, the hum of mosquitoes filling the air, and you, slathering on DEET, waving your arms like a windmill, ...
Scripps News on MSN7d
Foreign aid cuts to life-saving programs exposes US to global health threats, experts say
Malaria is rare in the US — for now. But public health experts warn that federal cuts in foreign aid could slow the fight ...
Verywell Health4d
What Does Cellulitis From a Bug Bite Look Like?
Cellulitis is a skin infection that can occur when bacteria enter an open bug bite. Early treatment is crucial. Learn how to ...
New Scientist on MSN25d
New Scientist Book Club: Why I chose a mosquito as my hero
Michel Nieva, the author of the latest read for the New Scientist Book Club, Dengue Boy, on his story of a drowned, pandemic-struck future Earth – and his unusual protagonist ...
Des Moines bites into mosquito control program, reduces spraying and cuts testing
Big changes are coming to the city of Des Moines' mosquito control program to help address a $17 million deficit in the ...