Is Ebola the Next HIV/AIDS Pandemic?
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Is Ebola the Next HIV/AIDS Pandemic?

There is a lot of uncertainty about Ebola percolating across the country right now. Rather than the responsible coverage that we should expect from media organizations, much of it has been fear-driven with sensational headlines and graphics that are causing more confusion than answers. One thing that we keep seeing is comparisons between the Ebola…

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Tired of Stink Bugs? Here’s How to Prevent an Infestation

Stink bugs are invading homes in Northern Indiana and across the Midwest right about now, as they have done for the past several years. The invasive species from China, Japan and Taiwan was introduced in the late 90s and has spread across much of the country. The roughly half inch critters are more of annoyance…

6 Key Facts About Ebola That You Won’t Hear on TV
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6 Key Facts About Ebola That You Won’t Hear on TV

The CDC today confirmed the first case of Ebola virus diagnosed in the United States. While it is not the first case of Ebola to reach US shores — American health care workers in West Africa have been transported to US hospitals — it is the first case of an individual receiving the diagnosis while…

Obama Deploys Army to Africa as US Steps Up Ebola Outbreak Prevention
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Obama Deploys Army to Africa as US Steps Up Ebola Outbreak Prevention

The White House outlined on Tuesday its efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak. The United States is ramping up its efforts in West Africa with the deployment of 3000 US military forces with a regional command center being set up in Liberia. A US Army general will lead the efforts. The goal is to provide…