Nearly 100 Measles Cases Have Been Reported in Texas

Ninety cases of measles have been reported in Texas in less than a month, marking the worst outbreak of the disease in the border state in more than 30 years. At least 16 people have been admitted to the hospital. Nine cases of measles have also been reported in the neighboring state of New Mexico….

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How to Treat IBS at Home

The “F” in FODMAP stands for fermentable. During fermentation, the “good” bacteria that live in your gut break down fiber and other indigestable carbohydrates in food, namely oligo-, di-, and monosaccharides and polyols (thus FODMAP). “This process creates gas and other chemicals within your gastrointestinal tract,” Jou says. “It happens to everyone, but those with…

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EV Maker Fisker Files for Bankruptcy

Fisker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late on Monday, ending months of speculation over the future of the company. Now the EV maker is looking to sell its assets and restructure its debt after pausing production of its sole car model back in March. To anyone familiar with the Ocean all-electric SUV, news of…

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The Downsides of Disinfecting Wipes

Because bacteria and other microbes are considered pests, many kinds of antimicrobial products, including quats, are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency as pesticides. Quats, just like other pesticides, are usually required to bear a caution: “Keep out of reach of children.” But in practice, children may still be exposed to them in the environment….

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Best Stroller Wagons of 2024

Evidently, using a wagon to transport young children is the No. 1 mistake parents make when it comes to kids and wagons, according to Alisa Baer, MD, a pediatrician and co-founder of The Car Seat Lady. “The really big thing is to make sure that what you’re using is a wagon specifically designed to transport…

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