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Officials evacuated and closed parts of the Angeles National Forest after finding a dead squirrel that was infected with bubonic plague, the BBC reports.
Scientists are currently examining the squirrel to see if it died of the disease or of other causes. Park ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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The Plague Closes Los Angeles Forest
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Officials evacuated and closed parts of the Angeles National Forest after finding a dead squirrel that was infected with bubonic plague, the BBC reports.
Scientists are currently examining the squirrel to see if it died of the disease or of other causes. Park ...Five Things To Bring On A Long-Distance Bus Trip In A Developing Nation
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It may be a cliche, but it's true: if you want to get off the beaten path when you travel, at some point you're going to have to take a long-distance bus ride. Even if you're not a backpacker, some destinations are accessible only by the most ...China's Smog Problem Slashes Half A Decade Off Life Expectancy
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We've shown you the dramatic images of smog-filled Beijing before, but it's only now becoming apparent just how deadly China's air pollution actually is.
A new study has revealed that air pollution in northern China has reduced the life ...Jamaica Bans Smoking Tobacco, Marijuana Is Another Matter
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Banning smoking in public places is not all that uncommon as popular destinations worldwide look to promote a healthy environment for visitors to enjoy. But to some in the Bob Marley-induced culture of Jamaica, tobacco smoke is not the issue.
...A World Health Map
Odra Noel is a scientific artist who has just created and released a piece she called "The Map of Health." The map provides a visual representation of diseases affecting regions of the world. What's more is that she uses depictions of affected body parts by each disease ...Fight Against Malaria Takes Odd New Turn
A new study has found a possible way to stop at least one species of mosquito from giving you malaria – by infecting them with a special strain of bacteria.
Researchers have found that infecting mosquitoes with the Wolbachia bacterium makes it nearly impossible ...Turkey Offers Moustache Transplant Surgery Vacation Packages
We've all heard of medical tourism in which travelers head abroad to get liposuction or a nose job and then recuperate on the beach – but have you ever heard of a mustache transplant vacation?
Cosmetic surgeons in Turkey have been performing hair transplants on ...Go Hiking: It's Better For You Than You Thought
Not feeling healthy? Go hiking. Two new studies from the UK show that a hike, or even a good walk around the city streets, boosts mental and physical health.
A new survey by Ramblers, the British walking charity, found that a quarter of adults in Britain walk for an hour ...For Your Health, End The Layover Laziness
What do you do on layovers? Nap? Catch up on email? Mindlessly watch some sports without any rooting interest? Christopher Berger, a physiologist, has a better idea.
It's simple. Stand up. Walk away from the gate. Heck, leave the premises if you have at least three or ...La Paz's Museo De Coca: A Historical And Cultural Look At Bolivia's Most Controversial Crop
"Hoja de coca no es droga." "Coca no es cocaina." You'll see these sentiments, which are indeed accurate, on T-shirts displayed throughout La Paz's tourist ghetto, which is centered on Calle Sagarnaga.
I should preface this post by saying I'm not a fan of recreational ...Travel Farther To Be Happier, Says Science
In a new study conducted at the University of Vermont, researchers have discovered that the farther you are from home, the happier you are. The BBC reports that social scientists mined data from 37 million geotagged tweets sent by 180,000 people to determine the correlation ...Carnival Cruise Line Shake Down Begins, And That's A Good Thing
Carnival Cruise Lines fleet of FunShips have plied the oceans of the world for over 40 years, enabling travelers to sample a variety of destinations and cultures. Many of those travelers might not have ventured out of their own back yards without the affordable, normally ...Healthy Spa Travel Becoming A Popular Option
Not all that long ago, ask just about any travel agent about "Spa Travel" and they would probably not have known what you were talking about. Hotels have had spas and nicely equipped exercise centers for decades. Cruise lines promote spa treatments on ships at sea almost ...Money-Saving Strategies From Other Places That Work For Airports Too
As much as we might not want to admit it, many of us enjoy the whole process of flying. Maybe it's the thrill of the hunt when exploring a complex matrix of flights, airlines and prices. Perhaps exercising the survival skills that find power for electronic devices we ...Guaranteed Weather When Traveling? Scientists Think That Might Be Possible
Weather conditions at any destination around the world are hard to pin down. We may have a general idea of average temperatures for any given time of the year, know that good rain gear is required for certain places or that bringing a swimsuit is a must. But exact ...4 Big Travel Fears And How To Overcome Them
When I meet people who tell me they've never flown on an airplane or stepped foot outside their home state, I'm always a little taken aback. In this day and age when travel is so accessible, affordable and commonplace, it's amazing that there are still so many travel ...Low-Cost Travel Insurance Offered For Adventure Travelers
Start talking about anything even remotely related to the topic of travel insurance and odds are the conversation will be short. This is not something that travelers dream about, plan for or share with their social networks. No one we know of has a scrapbook of insurance ...Traveling Couple Hits 20 Countries In 312 Days On 3 Minutes Of Video
In a quest to tackle 30 must-have travel experiences before they turn 30, career breakers Gerard & Kieu of GQ trippin traveled 108,371 kilometers (67,338 miles) in 312 days through 20 countries for one adventure of a lifetime.
Shooting 1,266 videos along the way, ...
How To Avoid The Flu Epidemic While Traveling
You've probably heard reports about the flu epidemic that's spreading across the country crippling hospitals and leaving thousands of people suffering through the debilitating symptoms of the virus. The Center for Disease Control & Prevention says this year's flu ...5 Flu Season Travel Essentials
We all know that airplanes double as mobile petri dishes. But with a particularly nasty flu epidemic upon us, the Gadling team thought we'd mother you by reminding you to get your flu shot, already. That, and bring along these proven deterrents to the flu and other airborne ...
