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NPR (Maria Godoy) - COMIC: How excessive heat kills and how to stay safe

Human bodies have a natural cooling system, but it can do only so much in high temperatures and humidity. Here's the science behind how heat kills. And how to protect yourself.

NYTIMES (Dani Blum) - F.D.A. Clears Sunscreen Ingredient Long Used in Europe and Asia

Dermatologists say bemotrizinol offers advantages over other compounds in sunscreens currently on the market.

NYTIMES (Tara Siegel Bernard) - How Bank Tellers Are Stopping Customers From Giving Money to Scammers

With cybercrime continuing to rise, some banks are testing new prevention strategies. JPMorgan Chase hired a behavioral scientist.

WASHINGTONPOST (Danielle Paquette, Hannah Natanson, John D. Harden) - The homicide rate is falling. Domestic killings are not.

Fathers slaughtered their families in three states this week. For those who track this kind of violence, the killings are both predictable and preventable.

NPR (Rob Stein) - CDC report: Ebola outbreak could rival the worst on record unless world acts

New modeling from the CDC shows that if measures aren't taken immediately, this outbreak could sicken more than 20,000 people in the next three months.

AXIOS (Caitlin Owens) - Innovation in medicine is having a breakthrough moment

Decades of scientific investment have paid off just in the last month, with researchers announcing promising breakthroughs against cancers and other deadly afflictions. Why it matters: They're all the product of a rigorous innovation system that delivers — though some have one important limitation: All they can do is buy someone a few more years. The big picture: We're still in the era of medicine where most miraculous new drugs don't cure the disease as much as allow sick people to live longer. - In economic terms, that ongoing medical care is expensive, and long-term diseases usually limit the number of years people are productive while increasing their lifetime medical costs. Driving the news: Recent weeks have featured a series of…

NPR (Pien Huang) - The World Cup vs. bugs, germs and heat: Here's the game plan

Despite a diminished federal presence, public health departments are preparing for common ailments that could afflict fans who gather for the event — and are keeping an eye on the Ebola outbreak, too.

YOUTUBE (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) - CPR Saves Lives in Water Emergencies

In a water emergency, fast action matters. Learning CPR can help you respond quickly and may save a life. Take a CPR class now and be ready before an emergency happens. Like and subscribe for more safety tips.