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en.antaranews.comNew York forest rangers free hiker pinned in Merlin's Cave crevice
State forest rangers extracted an unidentified Brooklyn man from a narrow crevice inside Merlin's Cave in Canaan, New York, after he remained immobilized for six hours on May 17.
nypost.comThree Bug Sprays Stand Out in Tests for Ease of Use and Low Odor
A reviewer tested 19 insect repellents containing CDC- and EPA-approved active ingredients including DEET, picaridin and oil of lemon eucalyptus. The top three products were Proven Insect Repellent Spray with picaridin, Sawyer Picaridin Continuous Spray and Cutter Backwoods Dry I…
Nbc NewsDermatologists Recommend Home Treatments for Poison Ivy and Poison Oak Symptoms
Dermatologists suggest using lotions, bath soaks and wipes containing colloidal oatmeal, zinc oxide and tea tree oil to soothe poison ivy and poison oak rashes. Exposure to these plants can cause itchy, red, blistering rashes lasting up to several weeks. Over-the-counter products…