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Joyce Lakela runs a nursery in Tembisa, a Johannesburg township, but these days she spends most of her time trying to find ...

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Although smell has historically played an important role in the fight against diseases such as the plague and tuberculosis, ...

Worrying about the consequences of missing group activities, especially when they involve social bonding, heightens the "fear ...

Recent hurricanes hitting the Southeastern United States have again robbed people of their homes, businesses and lives.

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