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image: the Aedes albopictus mosquito, also known as the Asian tiger mosquito Once upon a time — a couple of months ago — there were no cases of the Zika …

Some of us were born with great teeth.  And some of us weren’t so lucky.  If you’re reading this with a mouthful of gummy worms, you’ll probably try to blame …

When anyone talks about a drug problem in America, the first thing that comes to mind is heroin, crack cocaine and marijuana. We might mentally picture people walking up to …

You never know when a natural disaster might strike, which is why it is crucial to make sure that you are thoroughly prepared for one. Earthquakes are probably one of …

Have you heard?  Shots aren’t just for children anymore.  Even as the controversy rages over whether parents should vaccinate their babies and toddlers, many doctors are now advising grandparents to …

Few topics hit a nerve and evoke such a heated and emotional response as the vaccination/anti-vaccination debate in this country. At first glance, protecting kids from childhood diseases seems like …

Ah, sleep.  Rest assured, few things are better than the feeling of snuggling into your warm cozy bed for eight hours of blissful uninterrupted sleep.  How do we know? According …

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on average, US residents can expect to live to about 78 year of age, which is an all-time high. Studies …

If you have heard people talking about the Zika virus and do not know what exactly it is, you are not the only one. According to World Health Organization (WHO), …

Chances are that you regularly get your car tuned, never miss an oil change, and keep it looking shiny and new by buffing and polishing it. Well, you try to …