NFL Faces Challenges, Tips to Avoid Mosquito Bites, and the Emergence of 'Ozempic Face': Today's News Recap
Mosquitoes Pose Greater Danger to Beachgoers Than Sharks, Experts Offer Tips for Protection
Mosquitoes, not sharks, pose a greater danger to beachgoers, according to experts. As the summer season approaches, it's crucial to understand how to protect oneself from these pesky insects.
Experts recommend several practical tips to make oneself less attractive to mosquitoes. The most effective strategies are:
- Avoid peak mosquito activity times: Mosquitoes are most active during dawn and dusk, so it's best to stay indoors during these periods.
- Wear loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirts and long pants: Covering up reduces exposed skin where mosquitoes can bite.
- Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellents: These repellents are proven effective against mosquitoes.
- Control mosquito populations around your home: Eliminate standing water in containers like buckets, flowerpots, birdbaths, and trash, which serve as breeding sites.
- Keep windows and doors screened and use air conditioning: These measures prevent mosquitoes from entering your living spaces.
- Wear permethrin-treated clothing when outdoors in mosquito-prone areas: This repels and kills mosquitoes on contact.
- Avoid strong body odors and scents from perfumes or lotions: Mosquitoes are attracted to certain chemicals and carbon dioxide that humans emit.
In addition to these measures, some natural approaches can help reduce attractiveness to mosquitoes, although their effectiveness varies:
- Planting mosquito-repellent herbs and flowers such as citronella grass, basil, catnip, lavender, lemon, and peppermint can naturally repel mosquitoes.
- Using essential oil-based sprays containing lavender, lemon, or peppermint oil may help repel mosquitoes.
While these natural methods can complement preventive measures, the primary and most reliable ways remain physical barriers and EPA-registered repellents.
Stay safe and enjoy your summer!
Other News
- Senate Democrats are trying to force the release of Epstein files using an arcane law.
- The iconic Goodyear Blimp celebrated its 100th anniversary. CNN correspondent Pete Muntean took the Goodyear Blimp for a spin at a Wisconsin airshow.
- A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake occurred off Russia's far eastern coast, tied for the sixth strongest ever recorded.
- Fan Chunli, a comedian from rural China, gained stardom by joking about her abusive ex-husband, but the authorities are not amused.
- Thousands of fans paid their respects to Ozzy Osbourne as his hearse made its way through Birmingham.
- Cosmetic surgeons are reporting a growing number of patients with sagging skin and facial hollowing after weight loss with weight-loss drugs.
- Americans' obsession with ice does not translate across the pond, causing cold drinks to arrive lukewarm in Europe.
- A gunman targeted the NFL offices in New York City, causing optimism and excitement to wane. The shooting brought the topic of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) into the spotlight.
- Thousands of microplastics are present in the air people breathe in their homes and cars.
- A Colorado dentist was found guilty of murdering his wife.
- The plastic surgery business is experiencing a boom due to these weight-loss drugs.
Today's edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN's Kimberly Richardson and Chris Good.
- To enhance our health-and-wellness during summer, it's essential to follow the expert tips for mosquito protection, such as using EPA-registered insect repellents and wearing permethrin-treated clothing.
- General news has covered the growing number of people seeking fitness-and-exercise-related cosmetic procedures after weight loss with drugs, showing an increasing obsession with body perfection.
- Entertainment news today includes the stardom of a comedian, Fan Chunli, from rural China, who humorously addressed her abusive ex-husband, as well as the death of rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, whose fans paid a heartfelt tribute.
