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Disease Watch: What Global Travelers Should Know In Summer 2019

A popular crosswalk in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Cases of rubella have been reported in Tokyo and other Japanese tourist destinations. TommL/Getty Images hide caption

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Disease Watch: What Global Travelers Should Know In Summer 2019

June 28, 2019 • From measles to yellow fever to just plain heat, there are lots of risks for tourists. Here's how to take stock of your vacation destination.

Tracking Your Own Health Data Too Closely Can Make You Sick

Studies show that having too many tests done too frequently is a recipe for getting sick, not staying healthy. Medicimage/Science Source hide caption

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Tracking Your Own Health Data Too Closely Can Make You Sick

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April 6, 2015 • Why not check bloodwork a few times a year as some celebrities advise? Because too much testing can lead to false positives (and abnormalities that don't threaten health) and to unnecessary treatment.