Lions, tigers and bears might make you shout “oh my,” but they’ve got nothing on nature’s top killer. Around the globe, one creature is responsible for more than 700,000 human deaths each year — enough for the CDC to dub it the “world’s deadliest animal.” And here’s the kicker: You don’t have to venture into … Read more
Planning a sunny getaway? You might want to pack a mosquito net. Health experts are warning about an emerging threat making waves in popular vacation destinations, as cases of the Oropouche virus have been reported in US and Canadian travelers returning from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba and Peru. While much about the tropical disease remains … Read more
You’ll go coconuts for this news. A study published in the iScience journal Wednesday explored how different soaps repel mosquitoes, concluding that coconut could be the magic scent that keeps the pesky insects away. “Everybody smells different, even after the application of soap; your physiological status, the way you live, what you eat, and the … Read more