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Falun Gong practitioners march in London, calling for an end to persecution by the Chinese Communist Party. James Willoughby/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

What is Falun Gong and why does the Chinese Communist Party want to suppress it?

An anthropologist who conducted fieldwork among Falun Gong practitioners explains the movement’s beliefs and why its followers continue to resist the Chinese government.
You don’t want a lone star tick, or any tick, to get to this point if you can help it. CDC via Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images

How to avoid tick bites in your yard or while hiking in the woods, and what to do if one starts feasting on you

A tick disease researcher explains the risks and how she avoids bringing home ticks from both work and walking her dog in the woods. Lint rollers, tick checks and some types of chemicals play a role.

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