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  • The Best Ways to Relieve Itchy Skin Without a Prescription

    The Best Ways to Relieve Itchy Skin Without a Prescription

    Whether your itchy skin is from allergies, eczema, or just plain dryness, there are often plenty of ways you can relieve the itch at home. If you’re not sure why you’re itching, the first step is to figure that out. Some itchy rashes are contagious, and others can be a sign of a more serious…


  • What Is Marburg Virus (and How Much Should I Worry About It)?

    What Is Marburg Virus (and How Much Should I Worry About It)?

    The World Health Organisation recently met to discuss an outbreak of Marburg virus in Equatorial Guinea, in Africa. The virus is related to Ebola and has no known cure. So far the outbreak is small, and scientists are rushing to deploy experimental vaccines and medicines. Here’s what you should know about it.


  • Scientists Are Working on a Better Way to Repair Penises

    Scientists Are Working on a Better Way to Repair Penises

    Scientists in China believe they may have found a better way to fix an injured penis. In research published this week, a synthetic material developed by the team was able to restore normal erectile function when implanted in pigs. The material may offer important advantages over existing methods, and it may even have applications for…


  • 12 of the Best Gifts for Someone Who Needs Help Relaxing

    12 of the Best Gifts for Someone Who Needs Help Relaxing

    You know when you are checking out at a department or drug store during the holiday season and you see those big, pre-made gift baskets filled with lotion and fuzzy socks? Those are fine. I usually get, like, two or three of those as gifts every year, and I have no real issue with fuzzy…