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  • Eastern Equine Encephalitis Is Scary But Rare

    A Massachusetts woman recently died of eastern equine encephalitis, and health authorities in the area are on the alert. But EEE is an extremely rare disease, and the main thing you need to know is that it’s always a good idea to protect yourself from mosquito bites.


  • Men Should Worry About HPV Too

    Men Should Worry About HPV Too

    A tumour from a man’s neck. Photo by Bob Richmond. It’s women who get pap smears on the regular, and girls who are more likely to be up-to-date on their human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines — but a new study confirms that the virus puts men at risk, too. Men were six times more likely than…


  • Tips, Tricks And Apps For Total Android Security

    Accounting for over one billion smartphone sales last year, Android is by far the most common operating system. It’s no surprise then that the OS is a prime target for malware and compromised security. While Google is very active in making Android safer, there are also a range of third party apps available. Read on…