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August 26, 2016

All Donated Blood in U.S. Should Be Tested for Zika, F.D.A. Says

International Herald Tribune - Posted: August 26th, 2016, 7:49pm UTC
Donated blood and blood components should be screened by blood banks for contamination with the virus, the Food and Drug Administration said.

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A Guide to Help Pregnant Women Reduce Their Zika Risk

International Herald Tribune - Posted: August 26th, 2016, 4:01pm UTC
Think long and hard before heading to or staying in South Florida, use repellent, and make it harder for mosquitoes to breed.

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Elephant Tranquilizer Could Be Linked to Wave of Heroin Overdoses in Midwest

International Herald Tribune - Posted: August 26th, 2016, 3:59pm UTC
Officials in Ohio and Indiana say that carfentanil, a cousin of fentanyl that is 10,000 times as potent as morphine, may be linked to overdoses that killed at least four people.

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All Donated Blood in U.S. Will Be Tested for Zika

International Herald Tribune - Posted: August 26th, 2016, 1:13pm UTC
Donated blood and blood components should be screened by blood banks for contamination with the virus, the Food and Drug Administration said.

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Well: Is Roasting a Healthy Way to Cook Vegetables?

International Herald Tribune - Posted: August 26th, 2016, 5:54am UTC
Subjecting vegetables to intense heat can alter their nutritional profile and may compromise some nutrients, but it can also boost others.

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Ask Well: Is Roasting a Healthy Way to Cook Vegetables?

International Herald Tribune - Posted: August 26th, 2016, 5:54am UTC
Subjecting vegetables to intense heat can alter their nutritional profile and may compromise some nutrients, but it can also boost others.

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