Why Garlic Repels Mosquitoes and Keeps Them From Breeding - WIRED
A group of scientists from Yale University conducted a phytochemical analysis of 43 fruits and vegetables to identify natural compounds capable of interfering with the reproductive behavior of flying pest insects. To do so, the team used fruit flies, a species that often mates on food, as a model organism.
Stray cat tests positive for rabies after biting man - WJAR
A stray cat in Burrillville has tested positive for rabies after biting a person in the area of Whipple Road, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health. The cat reportedly tested positive for rabies on May 22.
Ebola patient in Berlin: Why Germany's helping - DW.com
An Ebola‑infected US doctor is being treated under the highest safety standards in a specialized isolation unit in the German capital, Berlin. The facilities are considered to be among the best equipped worldwide.
Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in Europe, data shows - BBC
ShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDan SalesGetty ImagesSexually transmitted infections (STIs) including gonorrhoea and syphilis have hit record levels in Europe, according to new data. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said both diseases had reached their highest levels in over 10 years in 2024.