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Travel Precautions

Vector-borne diseases are infections transmitted by insects that harbor parasitic, viral, or bacterial organisms. Common diseases include yellow fever and malaria, but there are many others in every country in the world.

The risk for malaria and other mosquito-born infections is highest when mosquitoes feed, between dusk and dawn.

Insect Repellents

DEET. Most insect repellents contain the chemical DEET (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide), which remains the gold standard of currently avai...

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Rocky Mountain Low

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

Now that I live in Colorado I have lost weight. In fact, I lost so much that another way of putting... Read more »

2/11/08 #8 - High elevations, Topamax, caffeine?

By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

Full Question:Since moving to an altitude of 5200+ and being on Topamax 100mg, it seems I am... Read more »

Interview with Doctor Jane Mountain, Author and Mental Health Advocate

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When she was a practicing family physician, Dr. Jane Mountain never dreamed that she would... Read more »

The Depression Connection Question of the Week!

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Howdy! How is everyone on this fine Thursday? I hope you all are coping well today. Been... Read more »

The Weight Goes... Off!

By Sara Nash , Health Expert

See the accompanying comic strip! About two years ago, I got sick. About three months ago, I got... Read more »

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Health Guide

Acute mountain sickness

... Alternative Names High altitude cerebral edema; Altitude anoxia; Altitude sickness; Mountain sickness; High altitude pulmonary edema Treatment The main form of... Read more »

Acute mountain sickness

Acute mountain sickness is an illness that can affect mountain climbers, hikers, skiers, or travelers who climb too fast. It usually occurs whenpeople rapidly reach ahigh altitude... Read more »

Acute mountain sickness

... Alternative Names High altitude cerebral edema; Altitude anoxia; Altitude sickness; Mountain sickness; High altitude pulmonary edema Symptoms Symptoms generally... Read more »

Motivation

Motivation, or a lack thereof, is one reason may people stop exercising. Here are some tipsfor avoiding burn out:Think of exercise as a menu rather than a diet. Choose a number of different physical... Read more »

Stop Smoking Methods

Quitting SmokingIt's never too late to quit smoking. According to the American Cancer Society, about half of all smokers who keep smoking will die from a smoking-related disease. Quitting has... Read more »

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