Here's what you can do to protect yourself from mosquito borne viruses
Mosquito borne illnesses are on the rise in the U.S. We'll find out which diseases are most common and what people can do to protect themselves.
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Forsyth County launches addiction treatment service through Mobile Integrated Healthcare Section
Forsyth County is among the first in the state to offer Medication Assisted Treatment during emergency overdose responses.
FAA grounds SpaceX ahead of historic Polaris Dawn commercial spacewalk
The Federal Aviation Administration opened the investigation after a rocket booster toppled aboard a drone ship after it was returning from lofting SpaceX's Starlink internet satellites into space.
Matching dinosaur prints were found an ocean apart in Africa and South America
A group of scientists say in new research that matching dinosaur tracks found in modern-day Brazil and Cameroon were made 120 million years ago in an area that once connected the two continents.
Were you sent home from school for head lice? Here’s why that’s no longer recommended
Guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now says kids can stay in school. A pediatrician explains why that makes sense.
The physics behind the most annoying thing that could ever happen to you: A paper cut
Scientists have figured out what type of paper is the most prone to cut skin. Kaare Jensen, associate professor of physics at the Technical University of Denmark, explains.
It’s the summer of cucumber salad. Try these 4 recipes at home
Cucumbers are almost out of season. Make a refreshing cucumber salad.
Boeing faces hard questions about Starliner and its future in space
Boeing’s Starliner will return to Earth as soon as next week — but the crew will stay in space into next year. It’s another blow for Boeing, and could have major implications for its space business.
Want to help support your Gen Z kids? Talking really helps
A recent Gallup poll offers parents fresh insights into the emotional landscape of Gen Z youth, just in time for the new school year and all the changes it may bring.
Massachusetts responds to eastern equine encephalitis case with stringent protocols
It's the first outbreak of the deadly mosquito-borne disease they've seen in four years, and has prompted neighborhood spraying and the closure of public parks in affected areas.