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Bedbug Infestations Increasing in the U.S.

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According to the CDC, bedbug populations in the United States fell off sharply in the 1950s. However, these pests are making a big comeback now. An increase in international travel may be partly to blame. But the combination of resistance to pesticides and general lack of knowledge about bedbugs is a more serious problem. Basically, bedbugs have been out of the picture for the average American for so long that we’ve forgotten how to deal with them. They were successfully ...

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Tattoos May Create Confusion In Melanoma Treatment

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If melanoma has spread deep into the skin, there is also a risk that it has metastasized (spread) to other areas of the body. The first sites to be affected are almost always the lymph nodes. The lymphatic system is a main component of the immune system and produces lymphocytes (the cells that fight disease). Unfortunately, this is also the pathway by which many malignant cancers also make their way from ...

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Laser Options For Birthmark Removal

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Sometimes, a birthmark looks like no more than a large freckle. Depending on its location, shape, and coloration, it may even be viewed as a beauty mark that adds aesthetic appeal. However, sometimes the area of unusual pigmentation is large, red, or otherwise discolored and is viewed as a blemish. Birthmark removal is commonly requested for highly visible areas of the body. When the use of camouflaging makeup has proven inadequate or too inconvenient, laser treatment may be recommended.

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