West Nile Virus

Mosquito insecticide to be sprayed in Germantown parks to prevent West Nile virus

How to prevent mosquito bites — and West Nile virus — this summer

More mosquitoes are testing positive for West Nile virus than is typical for this point in the summer

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How to select an effective bug spray – with or without DEET

DEET Bug Spray

How to avoid getting sick this summer at the barbecue, in the pool or on the trail

Climate change may allow infectious diseases to spread further and linger longer, federal report warns

West Nile virus found in Philly region; Here are some tips to prevent mosquito bites

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It's mosquito season: Know how to protect yourself from West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus cases

Health officials confirm first West Nile case in Philadelphia

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Mosquito-borne illness Triple E spreading in South Jersey

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West Nile virus shows up in Allentown

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West Nile virus diagnosed in Hunterdon County resident, first reported case this year

West Nile virus in New Jersey

West Nile virus shows up in Indiana mosquitoes

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Eleven cases of West Nile Virus reported in Philly

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The first 2018 case of West Nile Virus in Pennsylvania has been reported

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West Nile Virus

Human case of West Nile found in Chester County

Camden combating spread of mosquito-borne diseases with digital tool

In New Jersey, 12 new cases of Zika, one case of West Nile virus in two-week span

West Nile case reported in Camden County

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Sleeping in on weekends may benefit teenagers' mental health

Online Shopping Stress

Frequent online shopping is tied to higher stress levels, study shows

Weighted Vests Benefits

Wearing a weighted vest can promote bone health and weight loss, but it's not a cure-all

New Dietary Guidelines

New dietary guidelines call for eating more meat and full-fat dairy, but less sugary foods

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New autistic Barbie may help some children feel more included and valued, experts say

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How using AblePay with their HSA helped a growing family reduce their health care expenses

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